Bulletins

Banff National Park

Area Closure: Panther Wildfire

Issued: October 06, 2025

Ends: November 24, 2025

WHAT: Pursuant to Section 36(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following area is closed to all traffic and travel by order of the Superintendent:

WHERE: The area closure includes the Northeast portion of the North folk trail. The closure ends to the north to Harrison Lake Trail, East to the Cascade Valley Trail, South to the Wigmore stream, and West to where the North Fork Trail turns south.

WHY: To ensure public safety during wildfire response operations.

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

Start date: 6-Oct-25

End date: Until further notice

Approved by: Daniella Rubeling, A/ Superintendent, Banff Field Unit 

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