Bulletins

Allenby Pass - Seasonal trail restriction

WHAT:  Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following activity is restricted or prohibited by order of the Superintendent:
      
WHERE: Allenby Pass Trail

NOTE: Visitors are permitted to access Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park through Banff National Park via the lower Assiniboine Pass trail or the Wonder Pass trail. 

RESTRICTIONS:

1.    All hiking parties must travel in a minimum
       group size of four. The maximum distance
       between two individuals must not exceed 3
       metres and should be less when sight or
       hearing is reduced by the physical
       surroundings.
2.    Groups must carry bear spray at all times.
3.    Minimum of 2 horse riders.
4.    Dogs are not permitted.

WHY: To increase public safety, and to minimize displacement of grizzly bears from prime food sources at a critical time of the year.
PENALTY:  Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty $25 000.

Start date: 01-August-2024
End date: 30-September-2024