Bulletins

Yoho National Park

Restricted activity: Dog prohibition

Issued: November 01, 2025

Ends: April 30, 2026

What: Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the walking, exercising or use of dogs is prohibited on the following signed cross-country ski trails when snow covered in Yoho National Park, by order of the Superintendent.

Where: Great Divide Trail, Kicking Horse Trail, Tally Ho Trail, Emerald Lake Connector, Emerald Alluvial Fan loop, Emerald Lake Horse Trail, Ross Lake.

Why: Dogs are not allowed on these groomed cross country ski trails when covered in snow.

Penalty: Violators may be charged under the National Parks General Regulations (maximum fine $25,000).

Start Date: 2025-11-01
End Date: 2026-04-30

Approved by: Francois Masse
Superintendent - Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit



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