Effective Date: June 15, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Highwood Meadows Day Use , Highwood Meadows Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive Trail , Arethusa Cirque, Pocaterra Basin, Pocaterra Ridge

Highwood Pass area, including, but not limited to, Ptarmigan Cirque Trail, Arethusa Basin, Pocaterra Cirque and Pocaterra Ridge is closed to reduce environmental degradation during wet/snowy conditions and to protect the fragile alpine environment.

Highwood Pass Day Use Area remains open to allow for the use of the facilities, but travel beyond the parking lot is prohibited.

Effective Date: June 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive Trail , North Interlakes Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Upper Lake Trail , White Spruce Day Use

A Bear Closure is in place for a portion of Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit trail, from North Interlakes Day Use Area to White Spruce Day Use Area. This closure includes Everest Trail and all portions of the shoreline due to a grizzly bear bluff charge.

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.

Effective Date: June 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Boulton Creek Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Boulton Creek Bridge

Please be advised that the contractor will be working on Saturday, June 13, at the Boulton Creek Bridge. The area will be closed to public access during this time to allow the work to be completed safely.

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

Effective Date: April 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Elkwood Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Elkwood Campground Amphitheatre

Work will take place from approximately April 20 to June 6, 2026.

To facilitate construction activities, the section of Wheeler Trail between the Elkwood Amphitheatre and Elkwood Parking Lot will be intermittently closed to all visitors during active work periods. Heavy equipment will be operating on site.

We recognize that construction may cause inconvenience; however, this work is necessary to maintain public safety and ensure efficient project completion. Visitors are asked to follow all posted signage, respect construction barriers, and maintain a safe distance from active work zones.

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

Effective Date: June 10, 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 has been placed in the Kananaskis Lakes area including all facilities. The Warning is due to multiple bears in the area.

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.

Effective Date: June 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Black Prince Day Use , Boulton Bridge Day Use , Boulton Creek Campground , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Panorama Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Upper Lake Day Use , White Spruce Day Use

Please be aware that paving refurbishment is scheduled to occur at various locations throughout Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The areas listed below will be affected, with an overall construction duration anticipated from early June to late July 2026 or until further notice. Please note that dates below are approximate (subject to change):

• Upper Lake (June 3–29)
• Mt. Sarrail (June 3-29)
• White Spruce (June 3-17)
• North Interlakes (June 8-25)
• Boulton Creek Road (June 3-29)
• Boulton Creek Bridge (June 3-26)
• Lower Lake Campground (June 10-25)
• Pocaterra (June 11 and June 29)
• Black Prince (June 15-29)

Floating Work (gravel tie-ins, line painting and signage installation): all areas, completed as crews are available from June 8-July 8, 2026.

Refer to the Advisory Maps enclosed for construction limits. To facilitate construction activities, heavy equipment will be working on site and single lane traffic will be in temporary effect.

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

Effective Date: June 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Spray Lakes West Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park

Spray Lakes West Campground is open, however it is only accessible via Hwy 40 South and the unpaved portion of Hwy 742 N via Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. 

Effective Date: June 5, 2026

Where: Boulton Creek Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

The Boulton Creek Campground dump station is now open as a dry dump only (no water). Potable water is still available at Canyon Dump Station.