Bulletins

Kootenay National Park

Seasonal Restriction: Sinclair Creek – Kindersley Pass Trail - Minimum group size of four people

Issued: May 01, 2024

Ends: November 30, 2024

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: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more.

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.

WHERE: Sinclair Creek and Kindersley Pass Trail

 
WHY: Grizzly bears frequenting the area.


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


Start date: 2024-05-01

End date: 2024-11-30

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