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RESTRICTED ACTIVITY: Alcohol and Cannabis ban in effect for summer long weekends

Issued: May 19, 2021

Ends: September 07, 2021

Long Weekends Alcohol and Cannabis Ban

Campgrounds in Yoho National Park

WHAT: Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the possession and consumption of cannabis and cannabis products during summer long weekends is prohibited by order of the Superintendent.

Pursuant to Section 13(b) of the National Parks Camping Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is hereby prohibited during summer long weekends by order of the Superintendent.

WHERE: Hoodoo Creek, Kicking Horse, Monarch and Takakkaw Falls.

DATES:

·         Victoria Day long weekend: Friday May 21 – Monday May 24, 2021

·         Canada Day long weekend: Thursday July 1- Sunday July 4, 2021

·         Heritage Day/BC Day long weekend: Friday July 30 – Monday August 2, 2021

·         Labour Day long weekend: Friday September 3 – Monday September 6, 2021

Policies are in effect from 7 a.m. on the first day until noon on the last day.

PENALTY:  Violation of this prohibition may result in immediate cancellation of your camping permit, eviction from the campground, or charges under the Canada National Parks Act; maximum penalty $25 000. Camping fees will not be refunded.

Approved by: 

Rick Kubian, Superintendent, Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay Field Unit

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