Bulletins

Banff National Park

Area Closure - Lake Louise Area Trails

Issued: May 15, 2025

Ends: October 15, 2025

WHAT: Pursuant to section 7(1) of the National
Parks General Regulations, the following area is
prohibited to any entry, public use, traffic and
travel by order of the Superintendent.

WHERE: Areas and trails identified on the attached
map, including:
1. Bow River Trail between the southeast
corner of Lake Louise Tent Campground
and the south Bow River pedestrian bridge.
2. Louise Creek Trail between the Bow River
Trail junction and the Tramline Trail
junction.
3. Areas between the community of Lake
Louise and Lake Louise Lakeshore. This
includes the Great Divide Trail parking lot.

WHY: To ensure that wildlife are not displaced from
an essential travel corridor.

PENALTY: Violators may be charged under the
Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty
$25 000.

Start Date: 2025-05-15

End Date: 2025-10-15

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