Effective Date: July 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Spray Valley Provincial Park , Wedge Pond Trail
Details:Wedge Pond trail will be closed for the foreseeable future due to high water levels and flooding.
Effective Date: July 30, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Link Trail , Ribbon Creek Day Use , Ribbon Creek Trail , Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground , Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:A temporary detour has been established around the closed section of Ribbon Creek Trail due to a washed-out bridge.
The detour involves taking the Terrace Trail across the large bridge from the Ribbon Day Use Area to Kovach Trail and then to Link Trail. A bridge over Ribbon Creek on the Link Trail connects the detour back to the Ribbon Creek Trail.
What Visitors Need to Know
Ribbon Fall Backcountry Campground, Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground and Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground can now all be accessed from Galatea Trail, Buller Pass Trail, and Ribbon Creek Trail via temporary detour.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 23, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Eau Claire Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:A black bear has been frequenting the area.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: July 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Chester Lake Day Use , Driftwood Day Use , High Rockies Trail , Sparrowhawk Day Use , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:The following sections of the High Rockies Trail are closed:
Widespread damage from recent significant precipitation and high stream flows. Crews are working to assess and repair the damage.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Spray Lakes West Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:Spray Lakes West Campground is open, however it is only accessible via Hwy 40 South and the unpaved portion of Hwy 742 N via Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
Map of Affected Area
Spray Lakes Provincial Park within Kananaskis Country borders the eastern edge of Banff National Park and surrounds the stunning Spray Lakes Reservoir. The area is particularly important for the grizzly bears that move in and out of the national park. The park is accessible via the Bighorn Highway 40 and from Spray Lakes Highway 742. It is a destination for many outdoor pursuits. In summer, the park offers plenty of hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities. In winter, the area is a beautiful place for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and fishing. The park is open to campers year-round.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Environmental Education
Fishing
Ice Fishing
Power Boating
Sailing
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Geocaching
Electric Bicycles