Bulletins

Salt Plains Day-Use Area and ALL recreational trails in Wood Buffalo National Park

Effective Date | April 23, 2024

What:

Pursuant to Section 36(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, all travel and access to the following area within Wood Buffalo National Park is restricted or prohibited by order of the Superintendent.

Where:

• Salt Plains Day-Use Area
• ALL trail systems in Wood Buffalo National Park, with the exception of the snake pit area at the beginning of Karstland Trail near the Salt River Day-Use Area (see attached map).

Why:

To ensure public safety. Hazards include safety concerns, remaining debris and inaccessibility related to 2023 wildfires.

Note:

It is an offence under the Canada National Parks Act to enter a closed area in the manner described above. Violators may be charged.

Craig McKinnon
A/Superintendent
Wood Buffalo National Park