Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Advisories

A controlled access zone will be in place in Kananaskis from June 10–18 for the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.
Travel and recreation may also be affected before and after. Check for closures before you go. More info: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
  • Construction Advisory - Bow Valley Community Fire Guard

    Effective:  April 16, 2025

      • Effective Date:  April 15, 2025, until further notice.
      • Where: The area of Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park between Stoneworks Creek and Tibitts Quarry Trail including:

        Montane Traverse Trail, Meander Trail, Johnny’s Trail, Tibitts Quarry Trail, and Ridge Traverse Trail

      • Why: Construction of the Bow Valley Community Fireguard. A limited number of large equipment is still working in the area. Trail users must be observant while in the fire guard area and watch for and yield to equipment working. Stay on designated trails. Haul road crossings are still in place where the haul road crosses designated trails. Slow down and expect to encounter obstructions that will require cyclists to dismount to cross.

      For more information please check: Bow Valley Community Fireguard

  • Construction Closure - Junkyard Climbing Area

    Effective:  April 3, 2025

      • Effective Date:  April 3, 2025 until further notice. 
      • Where: Junkyard Climbing Area
      • Why: Temporary closure due to safety risks related to infrastructure replacement. 

  • Construction Advisory - Legacy Trail (Partial)

    Effective:  February 23, 2025

      • Effective Date: March 27, 2025, until further notice.
      • Where: The Legacy Trail from the Banff National Park east boundary to the Harvie Heights vehicle overpass, including the surrounding area between the Trans Canada Highway and the railroad.
      • Why: Construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

        A limited number of large equipment is still working in the area. Trail users must be observant while in the fire guard area and watch for and yield to equipment working. Stay on designated trails. Haul road crossings are still in place where the haul road crosses designated trails. Slow down and expect to encounter obstructions that will require cyclists to dismount to cross.

      For more information please check: Bow Valley Community Fireguard

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