Effective Date:
May 17, 2026
- Until Further Notice
Where:
Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area
, Elbow Pass Day Use
, Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
, Elpoca Day Use
, Fitzsimmons Creek Provincial Recreation Area
, Highwood Junction Provincial Recreation Area
, Highwood Meadows Day Use
, Lantern Creek Provincial Recreation Area
, Lineham Creek Day Use
, Little Highwood Pass Day Use
, Mist Creek Provincial Recreation Area
, Mt. Lipsett Day Use
, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
, Picklejar Provincial Recreation Area
, Rock Glacier Day Use
, Strawberry Provincial Recreation Area
, Trout Pond Provincial Recreation Area
, Highway 40, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone
Details:
Be aware that a bear warning has been placed on the closed portion of Highway 40 over Highwood Pass from King Creek to Highwood Junction.
This is due to multiple bear sightings as well as bears and other wildlife utilizing the highway as a travel corridor due to our late spring conditions.
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.