Bulletins

Restricted Activity: Equine use in specified areas and trails

Issued: March 28, 2025

What: Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following activity is restricted or prohibited by order of the Superintendent:
Equine Use, Travel and Transport on specified areas and trails (seasonal).

When: Seasonal, from April 1 to November 1, annually.


Where: The following areas and trails:

  1. Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
  2. Lake Agnes Trail: From the junction of the Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail to the junction of the Lake Agnes Bridal Path (horse trail)
  3. Plain of Six Glaciers Hikers Trail (km 4.8-6.1)
  4. Moraine Lake Lakeshore Trail
  5. Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail
  6. Paradise Valley Trail: Beyond the Paradise Valley Campground, Giant Steps trail junction
  7. Parkers Ridge Trail
  8. Areas and trails adjacent to Lake Louise as identified in the attached map.


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

Start date: 2025-03-28

End date: Until further notice

For more information, call Banff Park Dispatch at 403.762.1470.

 

Approved by:

Salman Rasheed
Superintendent, Banff Field Unit

François Masse
Superintendent, Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay Field Unit

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