Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Advisories

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
  • Construction Advisory - Heart Creek Interpretive Trail

    Effective:  September 11, 2024

      • Effective Date: September 11 to 27, 2024, or until further notice.
      • Where: Heart Creek Interpretive Trail
      • Why: Crews will be replacing bridges and upgrading other sections of trail. Equipment and material will be on site in various areas.

  • Construction Closure - Cougar Creek Canyon area

    Effective:  June 14, 2024   Updated:  October 8, 2024

          • Effective Date: June 14, 2024, until further notice
          • Where: Cougar Creek Canyon from the junction of Montane Trail and Lady Macdonald Trail, upstream for approximately 1km.
            • No access to Cougar Canyon for recreational uses.
            • Montane Trail and Horseshoe Loop remain open.
            • Lady Macdonald Trail is open, but may be subject to intermittent short term closures to accommodate construction activities.
          • Why: Construction activities will be taking place to support the Town of Canmore Cougar Creek Sediment Retention Structure Project. To ensure visitor safety around the construction site, Alberta Parks is closing the access to Cougar Creek Canyon for all recreational uses.

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