Bulletins

Jasper National Park

Area Closure: Temporary area closure for wildlife in Jasper National Park - Lake Edith area

Issued: June 17, 2026

Date:

June 17, 2026

What:

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

The area between the Lake Edith shoreline and the Lake Edith Road between cabins 25 and 26 including Trail 4 and Trail 4h.

Trail 4 remains open around the rest of the lakeshore.

Where:

In Jasper National Park, the area between the Lake Edith shoreline and the Lake Edith Road between cabins 25 and 26 including Trail 4 and Trail 4h.

Why:

Grizzly bear on a carcass in the area.

Penalty:

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

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