Bulletins
Banff National Park
AREA CLOSURE: Red Deer River valley
Issued: October 03, 2024
Ends: November 18, 2024
WHAT: Pursuant to Section 36(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following area is closed to the public by order of the Superintendent:
Parks Canada is facilitating an Indigenous ceremonial bison hunt in the backcountry of Banff National Park that will take place throughout the month of October and early November.
WHERE: An area of the Red Deer River valley bottom bounded by McConnell Creek in the west and the boundary of Banff National Park in the east
WHY: To ensure public safety during the Indigenous ceremonial bison harvest.
PENALTY: Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty $25 000.
Start date: 2024-10-06
End date: 2024-11-18
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