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:
Please report all bear sightings immediately to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: June 18, 2021 until further notice
Where: Elkwood Campground in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Why: Showers and flush toilet facilities in Elkwood Campground are closed due to construction and upgrades at the sewage treatment plant.
UPDATE May 18, 2022:
Beginning on Tuesday, May 24 at 9 a.m., Albertans with disabilities and terminal illnesses will be able to book up to 120 days in advance for arrival dates beginning June 6, 2022.
Alberta’s government invested more than $6 million to enhance visitor experiences and bring the facility up to today’s accessibility standards. William Watson Lodge’s operations are subsidized by revenues from the Kananaskis Conservation Pass, which supports visitor experiences, conservation, recreation, public safety and services across Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley Corridor.
