Effective Date: July 7, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bragg Creek Provincial Park , Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Fitzsimmons Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Sheep River Provincial Park , Sibbald PLUZ, Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest North Loop

Alberta Parks will be conducting vault toilet replacement at six (6) locations in Kananaskis Region. Work will occur at the following locations from July 07 to August 31, 2026 (subject to change and weather dependent):

• Bragg Creek PP - Day Use Area
• Sheep River PP - Head Office Parking Area
• Sheep River PP - Sandy McNabb Trailhead
• Sheep River PP - Junction Creek Day Use
• Cat Creek PRA - Cat Creek Du Area
• Fitzsimmons Creek PRA - Fitzsimmons Creek
• Sibbald PLUZ, Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest North Loop

To facilitate construction activities, heavy equipment will be working on site and some areas of parking will be temporarily closed to accommodate staging. Temporary barricades and signage will be present to delineate work areas.

We recognize construction is inconvenient, however it is necessary to uphold public safety and to support construction efficiency.

Please ensure you follow all signage posted on-site, do not cross construction barriers and stay at a safe distance from active work zones. 

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park , Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Highwood House Day Use , Kananaskis Country , Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Sheep River Provincial Park , Spray Valley Provincial Park

The State of Local Emergency for Kananaskis has ended.

Crews are conducting detailed assessments of trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, roads and other infrastructure impacted by flooding and high water. While access has been restored to many areas, numerous backcountry campgrounds, trails and day use areas remain closed while damage is assessed, and repairs are planned.

Visitors are reminded use extreme caution around waterways, obey all posted signs, barricades and closures. Please stay off closed trails and out of restricted areas to protect your safety, allow crews to complete their work, and help prevent further damage to already vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.

If you encounter hazards or damage after an area has reopened, only proceed with your recreation if safe to do so. Any hazards or damage discovered can be reported via email at AlbertaParks.ca/ContactUs. Include location details and photos if possible.

Check AlbertaParks.ca/Advisories and local weather forecasts before you visit. 

Highway 40: Road access has been reestablished for visitors travelling HWY 742 up to the rockslide closure and both directions along HWY 40, including HWY 40 South. Access across the Evan Thomas Bridge is open with work from highway crews continuing onsite. Travellers are encouraged to check 511 Alberta for the most up to date information.

Current road closures:

• Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail) - Canmore Hill, full closure
• Powderface Trail - at Dawson Campground/Day Use Area, full closure

Effective Date: June 20, 2017 - Until Further Notice

Where: Indian Oils Day Use , Sheep River Provincial Park , Sheep River

Please be advised of washed out bridge material in the Sheep River approximately 100m downstream from the Indian Oils Day Use Area. The material extends into the flow causing a strainer and other risk of getting hung up with numerous protruding pieces. Caution is advised in this area.