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:
Stopping in this zone, with the exception of: 1)
brake check pullouts for vehicles that are legally
required to stop for safety checks or 2) designated
trailhead parking lots.

WHERE: Highway 93 South from McKay Compound
to Settler’s Road turnoff.

WHY:
Wildlife, including both grizzly and black bears are
frequenting the road side in search of natural food.
• Stopping creates traffic hazards that are
dangerous to passing vehicles.
• Stopping increases danger to wildlife
through habituation to people and vehicles.
• Traffic congestion can increase the chance
of wildlife being struck on the road.

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

Start date: 2024-06-07
End date: Until further notice

Approved by Superintendent, Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit

For more information, call Banff Park Dispatch at 403-762-1470.