Effective Date: November 2, 2026

Where: Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation VisitorCentre

Details:

The Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation building will be closed on Monday, November 2. It will reopen on Tuesday, November 3.

The Boreal Centre Day Use Area including trails, firepit and the lawn area will remain open to the public.

Effective Date: September 28, 2026

Where: Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation VisitorCentre

Details:

The Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation building will be closed on Monday, September 28. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 29.

The Boreal Centre Day Use Area including trails, firepit and the lawn area will remain open to the public.

Effective Date: September 18, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Marten River Campground , Marten River Campground Beach Trail

Details:

Due to structural issues, the following sets of stairs from Marten River Campground to the beach are closed until further notice:

• Stairs from Loop A (between sites A-28 and A-29) to the beach
• Southernmost set of stairs from Loop B (between sites B-23 and B-24) to the beach

These two staircases are unsafe for use. Please use other stairs or the hand boat launch path from the day use area to access the beach from Marten River Campground.

Effective Date: November 1, 2026

Where: The Nest ComfortCamping

Details:

The Nest Comfort Camping will be closed from November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The Nest will reopen on April 1, 2027 and become available to book within the standard 180 day booking window on October 3, 2026 at 9 a.m. MT.

Effective Date: September 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Devonshire South Campground

Details:

Water is now shut off for the season at Devonshire South Campground. Please fill your tanks before arriving at the campground.

Effective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Marten River Campground , Marten River Day Use

Details:

You are advised that Schistosome dermatitis, commonly known as Swimmer’s Itch, has been reported at this beach.

This condition results from contact with a water parasite that causes localized skin irritation. Itching usually begins 10 to 30 minutes after exposure and can last two to three days depending on your particular sensitivity.

Precautions you can take to avoid or limit exposure to Swimmer’s Itch include:

• Avoid spending long periods of time in the water.
• Shower (if available) and briskly rub the skin with a towel immediately after leaving the water. Do not leave visible drops of water on your skin.
• Do not attract birds by feeding them in areas where people are swimming.
• Avoid swimming in areas where Swimmer’s Itch is a problem.

Should you contract Swimmers’ Itch, some relief may be obtained by applying appropriate creams or lotions to the affected areas. Consult your doctor for further advice.

For general information, please contact Environmental Public Health or call Alberta Health Link at 811.

Contact Alberta Health Services at 1-833-476-4743 or submit a request online at ahs.ca/eph.