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 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: May 27, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bill Benson Trail , Lower Lake Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

A Bear Warning has been placed on the Bill Benson trail and the Lower Lake trail between William Watson Lodge and Canyon day use because of 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: 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 Day Use , Lineham Creek Day Use , Little Highwood Pass Day Use , Mist Creek Day Use , 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

The section of Highway 40 from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood Junction is currently under a Bear Warning.   

Grizzly bears, and other wildlife, are currently utilizing the highway as a travel corridor to avoid the snow pack at higher elevations. Hikers and cyclists should plan their route accordingly and remember to give wildlife space during this critical feeding time.

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: May 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Lower Lake Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

A grizzly bear and cubs are 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 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.