Safety and guidelines

Your safety is important to us. It is up to you to plan ahead and prepare, as you are in charge of the most important aspects of your safety.

Emergency contacts

Emergency phone numbers, and satellite communicators.

Important bulletins

Alerts and updates by location. Dangers, advisories, closures, restrictions, registrations and permits.

Visitor guidelines

What is and isn’t allowed at Parks Canada locations.

Weather alerts

Public weather alerts by location for Canada.

Fire management

Parks Canada fire management across the country.

Law enforcement

Park warden duties, history, how to become a warden, and how to report an offence.

Be AdventureSmart

For all trips, big or small, follow the Three T’s:

  • Trip plan - always leave a trip plan with someone, plan your route, know the terrain and conditions, choose a trip that fits the abilities of everyone in your group, and check the weather
  • Training - learn the knowledge and skills you need before heading out, and know and stay within your limits
  • Take the essentials - bring these basic survival items for every outdoor situation, and know how to use them

To help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip, learn more below and from the website of the Parks Canada destination you plan to visit.

Winter safety

Avalanche safety

Current avalanche risks, forecasts, terrain, know before you go, training.

Mountain safety in winter

Safety, winter weather, pets.

Extreme cold

Who is at risk, health risks, treatments, how to reduce your risk.

All-season safety

Coastal safety (CoastSMART)

Learn to stay safe in coastal environments, whether or not you plan on entering the water.

Mountain safety

Avalanche information, activities, mountain safety program, custodial groups, useful links.

Wildlife safety

10 tips to respect wildlife and stay safe.

AdventureSmart

Safety tips for outdoor activities. Be adventure smart and learn the essentials.

Visitor safety videos

Parks mountain safety YouTube videos.

Summer safety

Extreme heat

Stay healthy in the heat.

Mountain safety in summer

How’s the rock?, climbing season, summer weather, safety, camping and bivouacs, rescue services.

Ticks and Lyme disease

Protect yourself from ticks and lyme disease.

Safety info for paddlers and boaters (STARTboating)

Also available in French, Chinese, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Water safety

Hypothermia, risks for swimmers, rip currents, river features, hazards and signals.

Stand up paddleboard safety

Regulations, cold water safety and tips.

Partners in search and rescue and safety

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