Peter Lougheed 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.
  • Notice - William Watson Lodge G7 Closure

    Effective:  June 1, 2025

  • Closure - Blackshale Suspension Bridge

    Effective:  November 22, 2024   Updated:  February 11, 2025

      • Effective Date: November 22, 2024, until further notice.
      • Where: The High Rockies Trail suspension bridge over Blackshale Creek.
      • Why: The bridge is unsafe for public use in winter because snow depth affects handrail height, and the bridge’s design does not account for the additional weight of snow.

    Affected Areas

      Blackshale Suspension Bridge

  • Closure - Elpoca Day Use Area and Valleyview Road

    Effective:  May 31, 2020   Updated:  April 8, 2025

      • Effective Date: Seasonal closure until further notice
      • Where: Valleyview Road from Elpoca Day Use Area to HWY 40 (South) near Little Highwood Day Use Area, including Valleyview Day Use Areas.
      • Why: Frequent bear activity in this area

Safety Links

Provincial Sources for Advisories