Bulletins

Banff National Park

AREA CLOSURE: Forested Area east of the Fenlands Recreation Centre

Issued: October 06, 2023

WHAT:  Pursuant to Section 36(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following area is closed to all traffic and travel by order of the Superintendent:

WHERE: The forested area immediately adjacent to the Fenlands Recreation Centre and bounded by Norquay Road to the west, the Trans Canada Highway to the north, the Canadian Pacific Railway Line to the south and the Canadian Pacific Railway “Y” to the east.  See attached map.

WHY: A grizzly bear is feeding on an mule deer carcass in the area. 

PENALTY:  Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty   

$25 000.

 

Start date: 2023-10-05

End date: Until further notice

 

Approved by

Salman Rasheed,

Field Unit Superintendent, Banff Field Unit

 

For more information, call Banff Park Emergency Dispatch at 403.762.1470.

IEM: 2023-HWC-0000-BANFU-2187

 

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