Campsites already booked located in the following parks will remain open but will only be accessible via Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail) for the June 10 – 18 period due to the closure of Highway 40 north and the delayed opening of Highwood Pass:
Backcountry campsites already booked at the following campgrounds will remain open but will only be accessible via Highway 66 until June 21:
Please be advised that a trip to Elbow Lake from this access point would be over 30 kilometres including travel over the Tombstone Pass which can still be covered in snowpack into July. This travel route is not recommended.
Campgrounds will remain open, but campers with arrival dates up to and including June 20, 2025, can cancel with a full refund, including any reservation or change fees paid. Cancellations can be made on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca or by calling 1-877-537-2757.
For faster processing of refunds, make your cancellation online at Shop.AlbertaParks.ca prior to May 28.
Transaction fees will be automatically refunded in 15-20 business days, and you may receive multiple emails or refunds.
Highwood Pass/Highway 40 South will be closed to all vehicle traffic until it opens on June 21.
Cyclists and pedestrians can still access Highwood Pass from the north and south up to and including May 31.
From June 1 - 20, cyclists and pedestrians will not be able to access Highwood Pass from the north. Cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to access the Highwood Pass via the south. Cyclists will be turned around at the top of Highwood Pass just north of the Ptarmigan Cirque Parking Lot and be required to head back south. There will be increased security presence on the road and signage indicating the locations of closure points.
If users choose to cycle up the Highwood Pass, there may be a delay in emergency response due to the road closures. Alberta Parks recommends that cyclists fully research their trip, bring a satellite communication device, and consider their abilities before venturing out given these factors
As disruption will occur for a short period of time, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is still required. Closures in Kananaskis Country occur throughout the year due to construction and other factors.
Trails and routes within the controlled access zone will be closed. Some trails remain open up to the controlled access zone. The RCMP’s G7 Summit website indicates which trails will be affected. A list of trails impacted and a map will be updated on Alberta Parks’ website in the coming days.
The G7 Leaders’ Summit is a major international event with partners from all levels of government involved in the preparation and execution of the event. The closures are essential to the event’s success and the safety and security of all participants.
Accreditation is not available to the general public. Access to the controlled access zone will be restricted to authorized personnel, residents, and businesses.
Accreditation ensures that Kananaskis residents and business owners will be able to enter the controlled access zone. Specific questions around accreditation should be directed to the RCMP. The RCMP asks the public to avoid these high-security points.
