Advisories and Closures ()
Effective Date: June 23, 2023 - Until Further Notice
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill PP
Details: An inspection by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors identified structural issues on the bridge on the causeway leading to SWCPP. The identified issues require immediate load reductions to ensure the safe use of the bridge:| LOADING TYPE | JUNE 2023 REDUCTION |
| CS1 | 11.4 tonne (25,100 lbs) |
| CS2 | 19.9 tonne (43,800 lbs) |
| CS3 | 25.8 tonne (56,800 lbs) |
Effective Date: May 18, 2023 - Until Further Notice
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Cabins ComfortCamping , Sir Winston Churchill PP , Sir Winston Churchill Tipis ComfortCamping
Details: The boardwalk portion of Kinglet Trail (part of the interior loop of the island trails) near the entrance of Big Island, is not passable. Please obey all signage for closed trail and use detour.
Effective Date: November 12, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Boardwalk Trail , Long Point Trail , Old Growth Alley Trail , Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill PP
Details: Starting Wednesday, November 12, there will be vegetation management work taking place at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park on Big Island. Starting Wednesday, December 10, access to Big Island will be closed for trail and roadway use due to heavy equipment working at the entrance of Big Island. Please follow all posted signage and stay out of closed construction areas where heavy equipment is working. Areas of closure will change as work is carried out. Fall/Winter day user parking is available at the Dump Station. Access to Long Island with Comfort Camping, Community Facility, and Boat Launch will remain open during this time.
Effective Date: January 2, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Boardwalk Beach Day Use , Camper's Beach Day Use , Lac La Biche Lookout Day Use , Long Point Day Use , Pelican Islands Viewpoint Day Use , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill PP
Access: Access to Long Island with Comfort Camping, Community Facility, and Boat Launch will remain open during this time.
Details: Please be advised that construction activities will be occurring on the causeway bridge at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park between January 2026 to early March 2026. To accommodate construction, there will be no access to Big Island during the construction period. We recognize the closures are inconvenient; however, they are necessary to ensure public safety and support construction efficiency. The Government of Alberta is committed to improving high-traffic recreational areas across the province. The project will ensure infrastructure meets current standards, improves public safety, and supports positive visitor experiences. To support construction activities, Alberta Parks will have to intermittently close access to some areas of the park to reduce danger to visitors as contractors work in the area with heavy equipment, and to improve efficiency of the contractor to complete the works without having to keep track of the public in the area. Conservation Officers have the ability to enforce area closures under the Provincial Parks Act. Please do not cross construction barriers and follow all signage. Dates are subject to change. Updates to area closures from January 2026 through March 2026 will be posted in the future as construction progresses and project schedule details are finalized. Access to Long Island that has the year-round Comfort Camping, the Community Facility, and Boat Launch will remain throughout construction. The access to these facilities/amenities and operations will not be impacted by the construction. Access to Big Island of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park will be closed for construction from January 2026 to March 2026. KEY POINTS – NOVEMBER 2025Map of Affected Area
Playground
Pit/Vault Toilets
Water - Tap
Lifejacket Loaner Station
Birding
Swimming
Canoeing/Kayaking
Beach
Electric Bicycles