Bulletins

Restricted Activity: Travel Permit Required - McArthur Creek Valley

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:

Travelling on the McArthur Creek trail, from McArthur Pass to the Ottertail trail junction, requires a permit. Permits are available at the Yoho Visitor Center. Two permits per week may be issued during this period. Hiking parties must be in a group of four or more. 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. 

Where: McArthur Creek Valley
The area encompassed by the following UTM NAD 83 z11 coordinates: 
541994/5681354, 542652/5680838,
543903/5680758, 543945/5686187,
545133/5688129, 544226/5688655, and 
541994/5686791.  Refer to map.


Why: Protect important grizzly bear habitat, and wildlife corridors.  Reduce human/bear conflicts.

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

Approved by 

Jon Stuart-Smith for
Superintendent, Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit 
For more information, call Banff Park Dispatch at 403.762.1470.