Road Conditions

Wood Buffalo National Park

Road Advisory - Parson’s Lake Road

Please be advised that fallen trees may block some parts of Parson’s Lake Road, which could make through travel difficult or even impossible. If you cannot pass through, turn around and report the location of the blockage to the Parks Canada office or via:
woodbuffaloinfo-infowoodbuffalo@pc.gc.ca
867-872-7960

We would like to remind drivers to stay alert and drive carefully.

4x4 or AWD Vehicles Recommended

For your safety and comfort, we strongly recommend using a four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Watch for Wildlife
Bison are known to roam near the road, please reduce your speed and stay alert.

How does this year winter road crossing compare to previous years?

Travellers should pay attention to the weather forecast and current conditions and be prepared for unexpected challenges. Ensure you bring proper safety equipment and seasonal gear with you, and let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return. AdventureSmart makes filling out a trip plan easy here.

Stay safe on the roads. Here’s what to know before you go: Visitor Safety

 

 

Wood Buffalo National Park Winter Road
Information Hotline: 1-867-872-7962
The WBNP road network status is as follows: (Open/Closed status and map is a guideline only. Motorists should consult Wood Buffalo National Park or the NWT Highways page for the most up to date conditions.)
Road Name
 		 Surface type
 		 Status
Winter Road
(Moose Island to Fort Chipewyan)		 Snow/ice crossings

OPEN
Highway 5 to Fort Smith Paved OPEN
Pine Lake Road All weather gravel OPEN
Moose Island Road All weather gravel OPEN
Hay Camp Road Dirt-AWD or 4x4 recommended. No trailers. OPEN
Salt Plains Access Road All weather gravel. Trailers not recommended.  OPEN
Parson's Lake Road Dirt- AWD or 4x4 recommended. No trailers. Open, conditional to environmental factors – fallen trees may make the road impassable


Map of Current Road Conditions

 

Other Seasonal Roads

The winter road from Fort Chipewyan to Fort McMurray, Alberta is maintained by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Get updates here.

Get further information about road conditions within the park by calling the Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Centre at 1-867-872-7960 or emailing woodbuffaloinfo-infowoodbuffalo@pc.gc.ca

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