Bulletins

Restricted activity: Travel in Kootenay National Park

Issued: January 16, 2026

Ends: June 18, 2026

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

Where: Kootenay National Park.

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

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

Start date: 2026-01-16
Valid until: 2026-06-18

Approved by: François Masse
Superintendent, Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit

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