Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone, Lusk Pass Parking Area, Jumpingpound Summit Parking Area, Prairie Creek Parking Area, Powderface Ridge North Parking Area, Powderface Ridge South Parking Area

Parking areas along Powderface Road will be temporarily closed for construction.

All trails outside the closure areas will remain open.

The following designated trails will remain accessible by travelling around the fenced closure areas: Lusk Pass, Jumpingpound Ridge – Lusk Climb, Jumpingpound Summit, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek, and Powderface Ridge.

Expect increased industrial traffic on Powderface Road, and please obey all posted signage.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone

The Special K Trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone is temporarily closed due to collapsing bridges. For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or the Moose Mountain Bike Trails Society.

Effective Date: July 16, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bill Benson Trail , Boulton Bridge Day Use , Boulton Creek Campground , Canyon Day Use , Canyon Campground , Elk Pass Day Use , Elkwood Campground , Elkwood Trailhead Day Use , Interlakes Campground , Lower Lake Day Use , Lower Lake Trail , Lower Lake Campground , Lower Lake Group Use , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Panorama Day Use , Peninsula Day Use , Peter Lougheed Park Discovery & Information Centre , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Point Backcountry Campground , Upper Lake Day Use , Upper Lake Trail , White Spruce Day Use , William Watson Lodge Campground , William Watson Lodge , William Watson Lodge Access Trail , William Watson Lodge Connector Trail , Upper Kananaskis lake, Lower Kananaskis Lake

A Bear Warning is in place for all facilities and trails along the Kananaskis Lakes Trail (KLT) Road between Highway 40 and Upper Kananaskis Lake, and along the Spray Road between the KLT and Lower Kananaskis Lake.

If you have a surprise encounter with a bear showing signs of stress:

• Stay calm. Do not run. Running can trigger a chase response and may increase the risk of escalation.
• Do not shout. Speak in a calm, low voice so the bear can recognize you as a person.
• Give the bear a clear escape route. Avoid blocking the bear's travel path or separating the bear from her cubs.
• Stay together as a group. Group tightly together and slowly back away to increase the distance between you and the bear.
• Ready your bear spray. Remove the safety clip and be prepared to use it if the bear continues to approach. Use it when the bear is within approximately one car length.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered 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 it.
• Secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food and any scented items in hard sided vehicles or bear proof lockers.
• Learn more about bear safety.

Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.