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.
Start date: 1-Aug-23

End date: 30-Sep-23

IEM: 2023-HWC-0000-BANFU-0008
Approved by

Salman Rasheed

Superintendent, Banff Field Unit