Kicking Horse Canyon reopens to traffic for Thanksgiving long weekend

The Kicking Horse Canyon in the Rocky Mountains has reopened to traffic for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Located along the Trans-Canada Highway, near B.C.’s border with Alberta, the canyon has been undergoing a series of major upgrades since 2021 as it morphs from a winding, two-lane road into a modern, four-lane highway.

The canyon, which sees around 10,000 vehicles daily, underwent an extended closure from Sept. 25 to Friday, Oct. 6, at noon.

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It will remain open over the holiday long weekend, but will close again at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The canyon was also fully closed from Sept. 18-22.

During fall closures, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation says there will be various 30-minute work stoppages during daytime and evening hours.

During overnight hours, the canyon will be fully closed to traffic, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

“The alternative route of highways 93S and 95 is available for use during extended and overnight closures,” the ministry said.

A calendar showing the upcoming closures is available online.

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