Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area

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.
  • Notice - Kananaskis Village Common Area G7 Closure

    Effective:  June 10, 2025

      To support the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, the RCMP will establish a controlled access zone in Kananaskis from June 10 – 18. The Kananaskis Village Common Area will be closed from June 10 – 18. The Kananaskis Village Common Area means those areas of the Kananaskis Village that are not held under lease by a third party. More info: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

  • Notice - Troll Falls Trailhead Day Use G7 Closure

    Effective:  May 20, 2025

  • Partial Closure - Bill Milne Trail Bridge Work & Detour

    Effective:  May 8, 2025

      • Effective Date:  May 8 to 15, 2025, or until further notice
      • Where: Bridge work 0.5 km south of Mt. Allen Drive.
      • Why: Crews will be replacing a bridge that was damaged by an ice flow during the winter. Expect a detour in place May 12 to 14 where users will have to travel 2 km on highway 40 from the Kananaskis River bridge to the water treatment plant road.

  • Bear Warning - Kananaskis Golf Course

    Effective:  May 8, 2025

      • Effective Date: May 8, 2025 until further notice
      • Where: The Kananaskis Country Golf Course including parking lots, Club House, maintenance compound, and other buildings.
      • Why: Multiple grizzly and black bears frequenting the area.

    Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

    • Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
    • Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
    • Keep your pet on a leash.
    • Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible, and know how to use bear spray.
    • Learn more about bear safety on our webpage or at WildSmart.

    Please report all bear sightings immediately to 403-591-7755.

  • Notice - Nakiska Ski Resort G7 Closure

    Effective:  April 22, 2025

  • Construction Advisory - Kananaskis Village

    Effective:  March 25, 2025

      • Effective Date: March 25, 2025 until further notice.
      • Where: Trails immediately surrounding Kananaskis Village
      • Why: Crews will be conducting vegetation management work which will impact the trails.

  • Notice - Kovach Pond Day Use G7 Closure

    Effective:  March 10, 2025

    Affected Areas

  • Construction Advisory - Highway 40 Corridor

    Effective:  January 31, 2025

      • Effective Date: January 31, 2025, until further notice
      • Where: Canoe Meadows Day Use Area, Barrier Lake Day Use Area, and sections of Highway 40 (between Kananaskis Emergency Services and Canoe Meadows).
      • Why: Construction crews will be working in the area on utilities and infrastructure.