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Restricted Activity: Cannabis and Alcohol Use In Campgrounds

Issued: January 06, 2026

Ends: December 31, 2026

Effective date

January 1 to December 31, 2026

What

Pursuant to subsection 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the following activity is prohibited by order of the Superintendent:

Consuming alcohol, cannabis or cannabis products beyond the perimeter of your registered campsite.

Where

The following campgrounds are affected by this Notice: Whistlers, Wapiti, Snaring, Miette, Wabasso, Kerkeslin, Honeymoon Lake, Jonas, Icefields tent, Icefield Center RV, Wilcox and Overflow.

This includes all areas within the campgrounds including all drive-in sites, walk-in sites, shelters, roads and trails within Jasper National Park of Canada.

Why

To protect the public from second-hand smoke and to promote a quality visitor experience.

Penalty

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

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