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Operational Service Change - The Nest Seasonal Closure Nov 1 - M…

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
November 1, 2026 November 1, 2026 Operational Service Change Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park The Nest Seasonal Closure Nov 1 - March 31 North Region
Construction Closure - Campground, Group Camping Area, and…

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026 Construction Closure Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Campground, Group Camping Area, and Road Access from September 8 - October 29 South Region
Bear Warning - Three Sisters Campground

Bow Valley Provincial Park
August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Provincial Park Three Sisters Campground Kananaskis Region
Fecal Water Quality - Moose Lake

Moose Lake Provincial Park
August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Moose Lake Provincial Park Moose Lake North Region
Construction Advisory - Touchwood Lake Campground

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
August 16, 2026 August 16, 2026 Construction Advisory Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Touchwood Lake Campground North Region
Bear Closure - Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use

Bow Valley Provincial Park
August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 Bear Closure Bow Valley Provincial Park Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - Interlakes, Boulton Creek and Lower…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 Bear Warning Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Interlakes, Boulton Creek and Lower Lake Campgrounds Kananaskis Region
Notice - Marten River sani-dump intermittent…

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 Notice Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park Marten River sani-dump intermittent closures North Region
Bear Warning - Grizzley Bear Sightings

Milk River Natural Area
August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 Bear Warning Milk River Natural Area Grizzley Bear Sightings South Region
Construction Advisory - Central Corridor Pathway Phase 2 &…

Fish Creek Provincial Park
August 13, 2026 August 13, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Central Corridor Pathway Phase 2 & 3 Kananaskis Region
Partial Closure - Upper Troll Falls Trail

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area
August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 Partial Closure Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Upper Troll Falls Trail Kananaskis Region
Road Warning - Seibert Lake Road

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 Road Warning Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Road North Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Day Use Only - Potable Water Not Av…

Crimson Lake Provincial Park
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Crimson Lake Provincial Park Day Use Only - Potable Water Not Available Central Region
Trail Warning - Trees down along trails

North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Trail Warning North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area Trees down along trails Central Region
Construction Advisory - Votier’s Flats Storm Pond

Fish Creek Provincial Park
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Votier’s Flats Storm Pond Kananaskis Region
Fecal Water Quality - Milk River

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
August 8, 2026 August 8, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Milk River South Region
Blue-Green Algae - Paddle River Dam Reservoir

Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area Paddle River Dam Reservoir Central Region water
Bear Warning - Horseshoe Loop Trail

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Horseshoe Loop Trail Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - Brown-Lowery Provincial Park

Brown-Lowery Provincial Park
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Bear Warning Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Kananaskis Region
Road Warning - Road Construction On Highway 775

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Road Warning Beauvais Lake Provincial Park Road Construction On Highway 775 South Region
Cougar Warning - Mount Baldy scramble & climbing cra…

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 Cougar Warning Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Mount Baldy scramble & climbing crag routes, Baldy Pass Trail and Lusk Pass Trail Kananaskis Region
Blue-Green Algae - Moonshine Lake

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Moonshine Lake North Region water
Drinking Water Advisory - No Water Available

Big Knife Provincial Park
August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Big Knife Provincial Park No Water Available Central Region
Construction Closure - 1st Equestrian Camping Loop

Rock Lake Provincial Park
August 1, 2026 August 1, 2026 Construction Closure Rock Lake Provincial Park 1st Equestrian Camping Loop Central Region
Partial Closure - Three Isle Trail Reroute and Backco…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
July 31, 2026 July 31, 2026 Partial Closure Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Three Isle Trail Reroute and Backcountry Campgrounds Opening Kananaskis Region
Partial Closure - Ribbon Creek Trail Reroute

Spray Valley Provincial Park
July 30, 2026 July 30, 2026 Partial Closure Spray Valley Provincial Park Ribbon Creek Trail Reroute Kananaskis Region
Blue-Green Algae - Iosegun Lake

Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area
July 28, 2026 July 28, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area Iosegun Lake North Region water
Trail Warning - Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Tr…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 Trail Warning Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - Paddy's Flat Campground

Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area
July 25, 2026 July 25, 2026 Bear Warning Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area Paddy's Flat Campground Kananaskis Region
Trail Warning - Cross Lake Trails

Cross Lake Provincial Park
July 24, 2026 July 24, 2026 Trail Warning Cross Lake Provincial Park Cross Lake Trails North Region
Trail Warning - Big Island Trails

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park
July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 Trail Warning Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Big Island Trails North Region
Operational Service Change - Young's Point Trails

Young's Point Provincial Park
July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 Operational Service Change Young's Point Provincial Park Young's Point Trails North Region
Closure - Horseshoe Creek Bridge

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
July 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 Closure Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Horseshoe Creek Bridge Central Region
Blue-Green Algae - Pigeon Lake

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Pigeon Lake Central Region water
Bear Warning - Mount Kidd RV Park

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Bear Warning Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Mount Kidd RV Park Kananaskis Region
Trail Warning - Dead Man's Point Trail

Moose Lake Provincial Park
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Trail Warning Moose Lake Provincial Park Dead Man's Point Trail North Region
Blue-Green Algae - Lac Cardinal Lake

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Lac Cardinal Lake North Region water
Blue-Green Algae - Touchwood Lake

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
July 20, 2026 July 20, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Touchwood Lake North Region water
Construction Advisory - Rock Lake Access Road and Wild Hay…

Rock Lake Provincial Park
July 19, 2026 July 19, 2026 Construction Advisory Rock Lake Provincial Park Rock Lake Access Road and Wild Hay River Bridge Central Region
Blue-Green Algae - Isle Lake

Isle Lake Natural Area
July 18, 2026 July 18, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Isle Lake Natural Area Isle Lake Central Region water
Closure - Moose Trail

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 Closure Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Moose Trail Central Region
Blue-Green Algae - Lac La Biche

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park
July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Lac La Biche North Region water
Closure - Campground and Trails Closed - Sout…

Dillberry Lake Provincial Park
July 13, 2026 July 13, 2026 Closure Dillberry Lake Provincial Park Campground and Trails Closed - South Day Use and Boat Launch Open Central Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Seibert Lake Campground - Potable W…

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
July 10, 2026 July 10, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Campground - Potable Water Not Available North Region
Trail Warning - Siffleur Falls Trail

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 Trail Warning Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve Siffleur Falls Trail Central Region
Trail Warning - Wet and Muddy Trails - Use Caution

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
July 8, 2026 July 8, 2026 Trail Warning Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area Wet and Muddy Trails - Use Caution Central Region
Closure - Ross Lake Area H Group Use Stairs C…

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
July 8, 2026 July 8, 2026 Closure Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Ross Lake Area H Group Use Stairs Closed North Region
Construction Advisory - Toilet Replacement 2026

Kananaskis Country
July 7, 2026 July 7, 2026 Construction Advisory Advisories and Public Safety Toilet Replacement 2026 Kananaskis Region
Construction Closure - Pocaterra Cirque and Ridge

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
July 6, 2026 July 6, 2026 Construction Closure Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Pocaterra Cirque and Ridge Kananaskis Region
Partial Closure - High Rockies Trail

Spray Valley Provincial Park
July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 Partial Closure Spray Valley Provincial Park High Rockies Trail Kananaskis Region
Notice - Seibert Lake Boat Launch

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 Notice Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Boat Launch North Region
Trail Warning - Ross Lake Campground Hiking Trails

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 Trail Warning Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Ross Lake Campground Hiking Trails North Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Water Not Available at Day Use

Dillberry Lake Provincial Park
July 2, 2026 July 2, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Dillberry Lake Provincial Park Water Not Available at Day Use Central Region
Notice - Use Caution along Evan-Thomas Creek…

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area
July 2, 2026 July 2, 2026 Notice Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Use Caution along Evan-Thomas Creek Edge Kananaskis Region
Closure - O'Brien Natural Trail Loop

O'Brien Provincial Park
June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 Closure O'Brien Provincial Park O'Brien Natural Trail Loop North Region
Trail Warning - Bridge Unavailable

Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area
June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 Trail Warning Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area Bridge Unavailable South Region
Notice - Sikome Aquatic Facility

Fish Creek Provincial Park
June 29, 2026 June 29, 2026 Notice Fish Creek Provincial Park Sikome Aquatic Facility Kananaskis Region
Fecal Water Quality - Zeiner Campground Beach

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
June 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Zeiner Campground Beach Central Region
Trail Warning - Rainfall Trail Erosion

Strathcona Science Provincial Park
June 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 Trail Warning Strathcona Science Provincial Park Rainfall Trail Erosion Central Region
Operational Service Change - Facility Updates at Thunder Lake Pr…

Thunder Lake Provincial Park
June 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 Operational Service Change Thunder Lake Provincial Park Facility Updates at Thunder Lake Provincial Park Central Region
Trail Warning - Trail Closure - connector between S…

Vermilion Provincial Park
June 25, 2026 June 25, 2026 Trail Warning Vermilion Provincial Park Trail Closure - connector between Saskatoon and Fescue Central Region
Blue-Green Algae - Thunder Lake

Thunder Lake Provincial Park
June 22, 2026 June 22, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Thunder Lake Provincial Park Thunder Lake Central Region water
Construction Closure - Powderface Road Parking Areas

Kananaskis Country
June 22, 2026 June 22, 2026 Construction Closure Advisories and Public Safety Powderface Road Parking Areas Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - YMCA Camp Chief Hector

Bow Valley Provincial Park
June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Provincial Park YMCA Camp Chief Hector Kananaskis Region
Construction Advisory - Bow Valley Ranch Listen Garden

Fish Creek Provincial Park
June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Bow Valley Ranch Listen Garden Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Pa…

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 Bear Warning Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Kananaskis Region
Closure - Grassi Lakes Area

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 Closure Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Grassi Lakes Area Kananaskis Region
Closure - Whitney Lake Trails - North End of…

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 Closure Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Whitney Lake Trails - North End of Park Closed North Region
Notice - Spray Lakes West Campground accessi…

Spray Valley Provincial Park
June 8, 2026 June 8, 2026 Notice Spray Valley Provincial Park Spray Lakes West Campground accessible via Hwy 40 South Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - Keep an attractant free site

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park
June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026 Bear Warning Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park Keep an attractant free site Central Region
Closure - Special K Trail

Kananaskis Country
June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026 Closure Advisories and Public Safety Special K Trail Kananaskis Region
Notice - Boulton Creek Campground Dump Stati…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026 Notice Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Boulton Creek Campground Dump Station Kananaskis Region
Bear Warning - Bears in Area

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park
June 3, 2026 June 3, 2026 Bear Warning Beauvais Lake Provincial Park Bears in Area South Region
Low Water Levels - Use Caution at Boat Launch

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
June 1, 2026 June 1, 2026 Low Water Levels Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Use Caution at Boat Launch Central Region
Road Closure - Spray Lakes Road/Highway 742/Smith-…

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
June 1, 2026 June 1, 2026 Road Closure Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Spray Lakes Road/Highway 742/Smith-Dorrien Trail Kananaskis Region
Operational Service Change - Seibert Lake Dock

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
June 1, 2026 June 1, 2026 Operational Service Change Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Dock North Region
Trail Warning - Environmental hazards on trails

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
June 1, 2026 June 1, 2026 Trail Warning Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Environmental hazards on trails North Region
Bear Warning - Heart Creek Trail, Heart Creek Bunk…

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
May 24, 2026 May 24, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Heart Creek Trail, Heart Creek Bunker Trail, and Trans Canada Trail Kananaskis Region
Notice - Lakeland PP Trail Refurbishment Pro…

Lakeland Provincial Park
May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 Notice Lakeland Provincial Park Lakeland PP Trail Refurbishment Project North Region
Cougar Warning - Multiple Sightings

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Cougar Warning Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Multiple Sightings North Region
Trail Warning - Ongoing Trail Work

Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park
May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 Trail Warning Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park Ongoing Trail Work Central Region
Trail Warning - Cold Lake Trails

Cold Lake Provincial Park
May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 Trail Warning Cold Lake Provincial Park Cold Lake Trails North Region
Trail Warning - Garner Lake Trails

Garner Lake Provincial Park
May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 Trail Warning Garner Lake Provincial Park Garner Lake Trails North Region
Trail Warning - Moose Lake Trails

Moose Lake Provincial Park
May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 Trail Warning Moose Lake Provincial Park Moose Lake Trails North Region
Trail Warning - Whitney Lakes Trails

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 Trail Warning Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Whitney Lakes Trails North Region
Trail Warning - Lake Trail Loop - Soft Sections

Castle Provincial Park
May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 Trail Warning Castle Provincial Park Lake Trail Loop - Soft Sections South Region
Closure - Flooding at Prairie Creek Large Gro…

Prairie Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 Closure Prairie Creek Group Camp Provincial Recreation Area Flooding at Prairie Creek Large Group Use Central Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Potable water not available

Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area Potable water not available North Region
Closure - Lower Campground Loop and Boat Laun…

Notikewin Provincial Park
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 Closure Notikewin Provincial Park Lower Campground Loop and Boat Launch North Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Potable water not available

Simonette River Provincial Recreation Area
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Simonette River Provincial Recreation Area Potable water not available North Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Potable water not available

Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area Potable water not available North Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Potable water not available

Williamson Provincial Park
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Williamson Provincial Park Potable water not available North Region
Construction Advisory - Campground Expansion Project

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026 Construction Advisory Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Campground Expansion Project Central Region
Partial Closure - Whitehorse Creek Campground

Whitehorse Creek Provincial Recreation Area
May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 Partial Closure Whitehorse Creek Provincial Recreation Area Whitehorse Creek Campground Central Region
Low Water Levels - Use Caution at Boat Launch

Wabamun Lake Provincial Park
May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026 Low Water Levels Wabamun Lake Provincial Park Use Caution at Boat Launch Central Region
Coyote Warning - Shannon Terrace and Bebo Grove

Fish Creek Provincial Park
May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026 Coyote Warning Fish Creek Provincial Park Shannon Terrace and Bebo Grove Kananaskis Region
Partial Closure - Designated Camping Area 3B

Castle Provincial Park
May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026 Partial Closure Castle Provincial Park Designated Camping Area 3B South Region
Notice - Boat Launch - Underwater Hazard

Lake McGregor Provincial Recreation Area
April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026 Notice Lake McGregor Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch - Underwater Hazard South Region
Notice - Boat Launch Hazard and Repair Notic…

Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026 Notice Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch Hazard and Repair Notice South Region
Wildlife Closure - Graceland Climbing Area

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 Wildlife Closure Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Graceland Climbing Area Kananaskis Region
Coyote Warning - Glennfield Day Use Area

Fish Creek Provincial Park
April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 Coyote Warning Fish Creek Provincial Park Glennfield Day Use Area Kananaskis Region
Notice - Protecting Redwater's Sensitive Env…

Redwater Provincial Recreation Area
April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026 Notice Redwater Provincial Recreation Area Protecting Redwater's Sensitive Environment Central Region
Notice - Removal of unauthorized structures

North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area
March 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 Notice North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area Removal of unauthorized structures Central Region
Operational Service Change - 2026 Camping Season - Firewood

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
February 1, 2026 February 1, 2026 Operational Service Change Gregoire Lake Provincial Park 2026 Camping Season - Firewood North Region
Closure - Comfort Camping Closed for 2026

Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park
January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026 Closure Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park Comfort Camping Closed for 2026 South Region
Construction Closure - Kinbrook Island Shower & Washroom F…

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
January 8, 2026 January 8, 2026 Construction Closure Kinbrook Island Provincial Park Kinbrook Island Shower & Washroom Facility South Region
Operational Service Change - Campsite Renumbering – Check Maps B…

Dinosaur Provincial Park
November 17, 2025 November 17, 2025 Operational Service Change Dinosaur Provincial Park Campsite Renumbering – Check Maps Before Booking South Region
Operational Service Change - Campsite Renumbering – Check Maps B…

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025 Operational Service Change Kinbrook Island Provincial Park Campsite Renumbering – Check Maps Before Booking South Region
Closure - Beach Trail Temporarily Closed

Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park
October 24, 2025 October 24, 2025 Closure Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park Beach Trail Temporarily Closed North Region
Trail Warning - Erosion on Saskatoon Trail

Vermilion Provincial Park
September 10, 2025 September 10, 2025 Trail Warning Vermilion Provincial Park Erosion on Saskatoon Trail Central Region
Construction Closure - Lakeshore Trail Lookout Closed

Jarvis Bay Provincial Park
August 27, 2025 August 27, 2025 Construction Closure Jarvis Bay Provincial Park Lakeshore Trail Lookout Closed Central Region
Low Water Levels - Boat Launch is Hand Launch Only

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
August 20, 2025 August 20, 2025 Low Water Levels Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Boat Launch is Hand Launch Only North Region
Low Water Levels - Hand Launch Only at Boat Launch

Garner Lake Provincial Park
August 8, 2025 August 8, 2025 Low Water Levels Garner Lake Provincial Park Hand Launch Only at Boat Launch North Region
Bear Warning - Bear in the Area

Young's Point Provincial Park
August 8, 2025 August 8, 2025 Bear Warning Young's Point Provincial Park Bear in the Area North Region
Drinking Water Advisory - Hand pumps unavailable

William A. Switzer Provincial Park
August 4, 2025 August 4, 2025 Drinking Water Advisory William A. Switzer Provincial Park Hand pumps unavailable Central Region
Road Warning - Access Road Flood Risk - Proceed wi…

Rock Lake Provincial Park
July 22, 2025 July 22, 2025 Road Warning Rock Lake Provincial Park Access Road Flood Risk - Proceed with Caution Central Region
Partial Closure - Short section of trail closed to pu…

Strathcona Science Provincial Park
June 16, 2025 June 16, 2025 Partial Closure Strathcona Science Provincial Park Short section of trail closed to public access Central Region
Partial Closure - Evansburg Trail

Pembina River Provincial Park
June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025 Partial Closure Pembina River Provincial Park Evansburg Trail Central Region
Partial Closure - Moonshine Lake Walking Trails

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Partial Closure Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Moonshine Lake Walking Trails North Region
Low Water Levels - Boat Launch Conditions

English Bay Provincial Recreation Area
May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025 Low Water Levels English Bay Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch Conditions North Region
Closure - Boat Launches - Low Water Levels

Aspen Beach Provincial Park
May 14, 2025 May 14, 2025 Closure Aspen Beach Provincial Park Boat Launches - Low Water Levels Central Region
Low Water Levels - Boat Launch

Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area
April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024 Low Water Levels Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch Central Region
Partial Closure - Boat Launch

Minnow Lake Provincial Recreation Area
April 1, 2024 April 1, 2024 Partial Closure Minnow Lake Provincial Recreation Area Boat Launch Central Region
Construction Advisory - Road Construction

Dinosaur Provincial Park
March 5, 2024 March 5, 2024 Construction Advisory Dinosaur Provincial Park Road Construction South Region
Closure - CN Station Closed

Vermilion Provincial Park
June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 Closure Vermilion Provincial Park CN Station Closed Central Region
Trail Warning - Trail Updates - Sundance PP

Sundance Provincial Park
June 1, 2022 June 1, 2022 Trail Warning Sundance Provincial Park Trail Updates - Sundance PP Central Region
Low Water Levels - Reservoir Water Release

Michelle Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
October 28, 2021 October 28, 2021 Low Water Levels Michelle Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area Reservoir Water Release South Region
Bear Closure - Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
May 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Bear Closure Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview Road Kananaskis Region
Notice - Washed Out Bridge Material in Sheep…

Sheep River Provincial Park
June 20, 2017 June 20, 2017 Notice Sheep River Provincial Park Washed Out Bridge Material in Sheep River Kananaskis Region

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Operational Service Change - The Nest Seasonal Closure Nov 1 - M…

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park November 1, 2026 November 1, 2026 Operational Service Change Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park The Nest Seasonal Closure Nov 1 - March 31 North Region

Construction Closure - Campground, Group Camping Area, and…

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026 Construction Closure Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Campground, Group Camping Area, and Road Access from September 8 - October 29 South Region

Bear Warning - Three Sisters Campground

Bow Valley Provincial Park August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Provincial Park Three Sisters Campground Kananaskis Region

Fecal Water Quality - Moose Lake

Moose Lake Provincial Park August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Moose Lake Provincial Park Moose Lake North Region

Construction Advisory - Touchwood Lake Campground

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area August 16, 2026 August 16, 2026 Construction Advisory Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Touchwood Lake Campground North Region

Bear Closure - Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use

Bow Valley Provincial Park August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 Bear Closure Bow Valley Provincial Park Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use Kananaskis Region

Bear Warning - Interlakes, Boulton Creek and Lower…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 Bear Warning Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Interlakes, Boulton Creek and Lower Lake Campgrounds Kananaskis Region

Notice - Marten River sani-dump intermittent…

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 Notice Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park Marten River sani-dump intermittent closures North Region

Bear Warning - Grizzley Bear Sightings

Milk River Natural Area August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 Bear Warning Milk River Natural Area Grizzley Bear Sightings South Region

Construction Advisory - Central Corridor Pathway Phase 2 &…

Fish Creek Provincial Park August 13, 2026 August 13, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Central Corridor Pathway Phase 2 & 3 Kananaskis Region

Partial Closure - Upper Troll Falls Trail

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 Partial Closure Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Upper Troll Falls Trail Kananaskis Region

Road Warning - Seibert Lake Road

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 Road Warning Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Road North Region

Drinking Water Advisory - Day Use Only - Potable Water Not Av…

Crimson Lake Provincial Park August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Crimson Lake Provincial Park Day Use Only - Potable Water Not Available Central Region

Trail Warning - Trees down along trails

North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Trail Warning North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area Trees down along trails Central Region

Construction Advisory - Votier’s Flats Storm Pond

Fish Creek Provincial Park August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Votier’s Flats Storm Pond Kananaskis Region

Fecal Water Quality - Milk River

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park August 8, 2026 August 8, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Milk River South Region

Blue-Green Algae - Paddle River Dam Reservoir

Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area Paddle River Dam Reservoir Central Region water

Bear Warning - Horseshoe Loop Trail

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Horseshoe Loop Trail Kananaskis Region

Bear Warning - Brown-Lowery Provincial Park

Brown-Lowery Provincial Park August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Bear Warning Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Kananaskis Region

Road Warning - Road Construction On Highway 775

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Road Warning Beauvais Lake Provincial Park Road Construction On Highway 775 South Region

Cougar Warning - Mount Baldy scramble & climbing cra…

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 Cougar Warning Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Mount Baldy scramble & climbing crag routes, Baldy Pass Trail and Lusk Pass Trail Kananaskis Region

Blue-Green Algae - Moonshine Lake

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Moonshine Lake North Region water

Drinking Water Advisory - No Water Available

Big Knife Provincial Park August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Big Knife Provincial Park No Water Available Central Region

Construction Closure - 1st Equestrian Camping Loop

Rock Lake Provincial Park August 1, 2026 August 1, 2026 Construction Closure Rock Lake Provincial Park 1st Equestrian Camping Loop Central Region

Partial Closure - Three Isle Trail Reroute and Backco…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park July 31, 2026 July 31, 2026 Partial Closure Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Three Isle Trail Reroute and Backcountry Campgrounds Opening Kananaskis Region

Partial Closure - Ribbon Creek Trail Reroute

Spray Valley Provincial Park July 30, 2026 July 30, 2026 Partial Closure Spray Valley Provincial Park Ribbon Creek Trail Reroute Kananaskis Region

Blue-Green Algae - Iosegun Lake

Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area July 28, 2026 July 28, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area Iosegun Lake North Region water

Trail Warning - Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Tr…

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 Trail Warning Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail Kananaskis Region

Bear Warning - Paddy's Flat Campground

Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area July 25, 2026 July 25, 2026 Bear Warning Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area Paddy's Flat Campground Kananaskis Region

Trail Warning - Cross Lake Trails

Cross Lake Provincial Park July 24, 2026 July 24, 2026 Trail Warning Cross Lake Provincial Park Cross Lake Trails North Region

Trail Warning - Big Island Trails

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 Trail Warning Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Big Island Trails North Region

Operational Service Change - Young's Point Trails

Young's Point Provincial Park July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 Operational Service Change Young's Point Provincial Park Young's Point Trails North Region

Closure - Horseshoe Creek Bridge

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park July 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 Closure Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Horseshoe Creek Bridge Central Region

Blue-Green Algae - Pigeon Lake

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Pigeon Lake Central Region water

Bear Warning - Mount Kidd RV Park

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Bear Warning Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Mount Kidd RV Park Kananaskis Region

Trail Warning - Dead Man's Point Trail

Moose Lake Provincial Park July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Trail Warning Moose Lake Provincial Park Dead Man's Point Trail North Region

Blue-Green Algae - Lac Cardinal Lake

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Lac Cardinal Lake North Region water

Blue-Green Algae - Touchwood Lake

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area July 20, 2026 July 20, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Touchwood Lake North Region water

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
November 1, 2026 November 1, 2026 Operational Service Change Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park The Nest Seasonal Closure Nov 1 - March 31 North Region

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026 Construction Closure Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Campground, Group Camping Area, and Road Access from September 8 - October 29 South Region

Bow Valley Provincial Park
August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Provincial Park Three Sisters Campground Kananaskis Region

Moose Lake Provincial Park
August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Moose Lake Provincial Park Moose Lake North Region

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
August 16, 2026 August 16, 2026 Construction Advisory Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Touchwood Lake Campground North Region

Bow Valley Provincial Park
August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 Bear Closure Bow Valley Provincial Park Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use Kananaskis Region

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 Bear Warning Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Interlakes, Boulton Creek and Lower Lake Campgrounds Kananaskis Region

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 Notice Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park Marten River sani-dump intermittent closures North Region

Milk River Natural Area
August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 Bear Warning Milk River Natural Area Grizzley Bear Sightings South Region

Fish Creek Provincial Park
August 13, 2026 August 13, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Central Corridor Pathway Phase 2 & 3 Kananaskis Region

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area
August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 Partial Closure Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Upper Troll Falls Trail Kananaskis Region

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 Road Warning Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Road North Region

Crimson Lake Provincial Park
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Crimson Lake Provincial Park Day Use Only - Potable Water Not Available Central Region

North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Trail Warning North Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area Trees down along trails Central Region

Fish Creek Provincial Park
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Votier’s Flats Storm Pond Kananaskis Region

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
August 8, 2026 August 8, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Milk River South Region

Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Paddle River Dam Provincial Recreation Area Paddle River Dam Reservoir Central Region water

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Horseshoe Loop Trail Kananaskis Region

Brown-Lowery Provincial Park
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Bear Warning Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Kananaskis Region

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park
August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 Road Warning Beauvais Lake Provincial Park Road Construction On Highway 775 South Region

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 Cougar Warning Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Mount Baldy scramble & climbing crag routes, Baldy Pass Trail and Lusk Pass Trail Kananaskis Region

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Moonshine Lake North Region water

Big Knife Provincial Park
August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Big Knife Provincial Park No Water Available Central Region

Rock Lake Provincial Park
August 1, 2026 August 1, 2026 Construction Closure Rock Lake Provincial Park 1st Equestrian Camping Loop Central Region

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
July 31, 2026 July 31, 2026 Partial Closure Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Three Isle Trail Reroute and Backcountry Campgrounds Opening Kananaskis Region

Spray Valley Provincial Park
July 30, 2026 July 30, 2026 Partial Closure Spray Valley Provincial Park Ribbon Creek Trail Reroute Kananaskis Region

Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area
July 28, 2026 July 28, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area Iosegun Lake North Region water

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 Trail Warning Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail Kananaskis Region

Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area
July 25, 2026 July 25, 2026 Bear Warning Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area Paddy's Flat Campground Kananaskis Region

Cross Lake Provincial Park
July 24, 2026 July 24, 2026 Trail Warning Cross Lake Provincial Park Cross Lake Trails North Region

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park
July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 Trail Warning Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Big Island Trails North Region

Young's Point Provincial Park
July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 Operational Service Change Young's Point Provincial Park Young's Point Trails North Region

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
July 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 Closure Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Horseshoe Creek Bridge Central Region

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Pigeon Lake Central Region water

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Bear Warning Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Mount Kidd RV Park Kananaskis Region

Moose Lake Provincial Park
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Trail Warning Moose Lake Provincial Park Dead Man's Point Trail North Region

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Lac Cardinal Lake North Region water

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
July 20, 2026 July 20, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Touchwood Lake North Region water

Rock Lake Provincial Park
July 19, 2026 July 19, 2026 Construction Advisory Rock Lake Provincial Park Rock Lake Access Road and Wild Hay River Bridge Central Region

Isle Lake Natural Area
July 18, 2026 July 18, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Isle Lake Natural Area Isle Lake Central Region water

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 Closure Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Moose Trail Central Region

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park
July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Lac La Biche North Region water

Dillberry Lake Provincial Park
July 13, 2026 July 13, 2026 Closure Dillberry Lake Provincial Park Campground and Trails Closed - South Day Use and Boat Launch Open Central Region

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
July 10, 2026 July 10, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Campground - Potable Water Not Available North Region

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 Trail Warning Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve Siffleur Falls Trail Central Region

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
July 8, 2026 July 8, 2026 Trail Warning Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area Wet and Muddy Trails - Use Caution Central Region

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
July 8, 2026 July 8, 2026 Closure Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Ross Lake Area H Group Use Stairs Closed North Region

Kananaskis Country
July 7, 2026 July 7, 2026 Construction Advisory Advisories and Public Safety Toilet Replacement 2026 Kananaskis Region

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
July 6, 2026 July 6, 2026 Construction Closure Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Pocaterra Cirque and Ridge Kananaskis Region

Spray Valley Provincial Park
July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 Partial Closure Spray Valley Provincial Park High Rockies Trail Kananaskis Region

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 Notice Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area Seibert Lake Boat Launch North Region

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 Trail Warning Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Ross Lake Campground Hiking Trails North Region

Dillberry Lake Provincial Park
July 2, 2026 July 2, 2026 Drinking Water Advisory Dillberry Lake Provincial Park Water Not Available at Day Use Central Region

Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area
July 2, 2026 July 2, 2026 Notice Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Use Caution along Evan-Thomas Creek Edge Kananaskis Region

O'Brien Provincial Park
June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 Closure O'Brien Provincial Park O'Brien Natural Trail Loop North Region

Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area
June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 Trail Warning Racehorse Provincial Recreation Area Bridge Unavailable South Region

Fish Creek Provincial Park
June 29, 2026 June 29, 2026 Notice Fish Creek Provincial Park Sikome Aquatic Facility Kananaskis Region

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
June 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 Fecal Water Quality Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Zeiner Campground Beach Central Region

Strathcona Science Provincial Park
June 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 Trail Warning Strathcona Science Provincial Park Rainfall Trail Erosion Central Region

Thunder Lake Provincial Park
June 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 Operational Service Change Thunder Lake Provincial Park Facility Updates at Thunder Lake Provincial Park Central Region

Vermilion Provincial Park
June 25, 2026 June 25, 2026 Trail Warning Vermilion Provincial Park Trail Closure - connector between Saskatoon and Fescue Central Region

Thunder Lake Provincial Park
June 22, 2026 June 22, 2026 Blue-Green Algae Thunder Lake Provincial Park Thunder Lake Central Region water

Kananaskis Country
June 22, 2026 June 22, 2026 Construction Closure Advisories and Public Safety Powderface Road Parking Areas Kananaskis Region

Bow Valley Provincial Park
June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 Bear Warning Bow Valley Provincial Park YMCA Camp Chief Hector Kananaskis Region

Fish Creek Provincial Park
June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 Construction Advisory Fish Creek Provincial Park Bow Valley Ranch Listen Garden Kananaskis Region

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 Bear Warning Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Kananaskis Region

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 Closure Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park Grassi Lakes Area Kananaskis Region

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 Closure Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Whitney Lake Trails - North End of Park Closed North Region

Spray Valley Provincial Park
June 8, 2026 June 8, 2026 Notice Spray Valley Provincial Park Spray Lakes West Campground accessible via Hwy 40 South Kananaskis Region

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park
June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026 Bear Warning Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park Keep an attractant free site Central Region

Kananaskis Country
June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026 Closure Advisories and Public Safety Special K Trail Kananaskis Region

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026 Notice Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Boulton Creek Campground Dump Station Kananaskis Region