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 pass.

Such pass must be displayed in the vehicle used for travelling or presented when requested by a Parks Canada employee.

Where: Throughout Banff National Park.

Exception: Persons travelling without stopping on the Trans-Canada Highway (1) and the Banff-Windermere Highway (93 South).

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

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

Start date: 2026/09/08