Bulletins

WHAT: Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following activity is restricted or prohibited by order of the Superintendent:

WHERE: Allenby Pass Trail

Note: Visitors are permitted to access Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park through Banff National Park via the lower Assiniboine Pass trail or the Wonder Pass trail.

RESTRICTIONS:
1. All hiking parties must travel in a minimum group size of four. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings.

2. Groups must carry bear spray at all times.

3. Minimum of 2 horse riders.

4. Dogs are not permitted.

WHY: To increase public safety, and to minimize displacement of grizzly bears from prime food sources at a critical time of the year.

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

IEM#: 2021-HWC-000-BANFU-0143

Approved by
Dave McDonough
Superintendent, Banff Field Unit

For more information, call Banff Park Emergency Dispatch at 403.762.1470.