Bulletins
Banff National Park
RESTRICTED ACTIVITY: Allenby Pass Seasonal Trail Restriction
Issued: August 01, 2021
Ends: September 30, 2021
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.
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