Effective Date:
October 15, 2025
- Until Further Notice
Where:
Cypress Hills Visitor Centre VisitorCentre
, East End Day Use
, Elkwater
, Learning Centre
, West End Day Use
, West-Central Day Use
, Elkwater Townsite on park land, road right-of-ways, and non-leased lots
Details:
Please be advised that FireSmart vegetation management work is being completed in and around the Elkwater townsite as part of ongoing efforts to manage vegetation for public safety, wildfire mitigation, infrastructure maintenance, and ecological health. This is a continuation of work from earlier in 2025. No work or tree removal will be completed on leased lots. This work will only take place on park property, including:
- Clearing of hazardous trees and overgrown brush with a focus on coniferous trees, trees with health concerns, ignition susceptible shrubs, and deadfall
- Removal of vegetation on public land where the vegetation is within FireSmart Home Ignition Zone boundaries in relation to buildings, including cottages
- Construction of landscape-level firebreaks
- Maintenance of firebreaks and buffers around critical infrastructure
- Trimming vegetation near power lines, roadways, and recreational trails
What to Expect: Residents and visitors may observe heavy equipment operating within the park. There will be increased noise levels during this work, and temporary closures of certain areas may be necessary for safety. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these essential projects are completed.
Open House: Open houses will be held on the below dates to provide more information