
Improvements and infrastructure
Banff National Park
While in Banff National Park, you may encounter one or more construction zones. To help you plan your visit, please see below for a list of current and upcoming projects. This is not an exhaustive list of infrastructure projects underway. Only projects that may impact visitors are listed.
Parks Canada’s federal infrastructure investment program
Parks Canada’s federal infrastructure investment program
Parks Canada will invest $3 billion over 5 years to support infrastructure improvements within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada. This historic investment supports conservation while promoting visitor experience and making our infrastructure safer and more appealing to visitors.
A significant amount of Parks Canada’s existing highway infrastructure assets require action now, and the paving projects, rock and slope stabilization, and rehabilitation of bridges planned as part of this historic investment will ensure safe and reliable roads while protecting the ecological and cultural integrity of our national treasures; the continued flow of commercial goods through these vital East-West corridors; and an improved visitor experience for the almost five million visitors to the mountain national parks each year.
As one of the largest federal custodians, Parks Canada manages a variety of real property and infrastructure assets. In Banff National Park, the infrastructure portfolio is wide-ranging and includes assets such as highways, bridges, contemporary and historic buildings, trails, campgrounds, water and wastewater treatment facilities, visitor centres and operations compounds.
Highways
For road conditions and current highway construction in Alberta, visit Alberta 511 or dial 511 (inside Alberta only). For highways in British Columbia, visit Drive BC or call 1-800-550-4997.
Day-use areas and other sites
2023
Castle Mountain Campground
Started in fall 2022, Parks Canada will begin the construction of a new washroom facility within Castle Mountain Campground. The first-come-first-serve campground is currently closed and will continue to be for the duration of construction.
The completed facility aims to improve the visitor experience at the campground and will include accessible universal washrooms. The project is scheduled for completion by Summer 2024.
When visiting or driving through Banff National Park, you may encounter one or more construction zones. Trip planning information is available by visiting:
- BanffNow
- Seasonal closures and restrictions
- Trail conditions report
- Avalanche forecast
- Weather forecast
- Important bulletins
- 511 Alberta, call 1-855-391-9743 toll-free, or dial 511 (inside Alberta only)
- Drive BC or call 1-800-550-4997 toll-free
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