Bulletins

WHAT: By order of the Superintendent, and pursuant to Section 7.1 (2) of the National Parks General Regulations, travel within Banff National Park has been determined to be a “designated activity” requiring authorization in the form of a park entry pass.

Where:  Throughout Banff National Park. Park entry passes are to be displayed in visitor vehicles.

Exception:  Persons travelling without stopping along Highway 1 and Highway 93 South do not require a park pass.

Why: Assists with the conservation and management of the national park. Fees support facilities and services that benefit and help ensure the safety of visitors.

Penalty:  Violators may be charged under the National Parks General Regulations: maximum fine $25,000.

Effective date: 2026-01-16

Valid until: 2026-06-18

Approved by: 

Salman Rasheed - Superintendent, Banff Field Unit 

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