Bulletins
Jasper National Park
Area closure: Douglas-Fire Hillside: Prescribed Fire Operations in Jasper National Park (Amended May 8, 2026)
Issued: April 30, 2026
Effective dates
April 30, 2026
Amended May 8, 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:
In order to assess and mitigate fire-weakened trees near the trails and monitor fire behaviour
Where:
In Jasper National Park, the area on Pyramid Bench south including trails 8f (Razorback), 8 (Mina), 8b (Enchanted Forest), 8f (Sidewinder between the forks of 8f). Please refer to the closure maps for graphic description of the area.
Why:
For the safety of visitors and the public following prescribed fire operations.
Penalty:
Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty $25 000.
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