Bulletins

Jasper National Park

Area Closure: Douglas-Fire Hillside prescribed fire operations in Jasper National Park (Amended)

Issued: June 12, 2026

Effective date

June 12, 2026

What:

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

The Razorback Prescribed Fire impacted area remains closed.

Where:

In Jasper National Park, the area between trails 8 (Mina) and 8f (Razorback) beyond the trail corridor is closed to all use. The trail corridor is identified by the disturbed surface of the trail and 5 metres from the centre line.

Please refer to the closure maps for graphic description of the area.

Why:

For the safety of visitors and the public and to ensure ecosystem recovery following prescribed fire operations.

Penalty:

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

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