Parks Canada issued a temporary ‘no stopping zone’ along Highway 93 South in the southern portion of Kootenay National Park on Thursday.
Due to the warmer weather, black bears and grizzly bears have started to emerge from hibernation to feed on the new grass and plants.
Parks Canada implements a temporary no stopping zone when these conditions align.
Some areas are also closed to visitors, including the Olive Lake Day Use site, and the southbound brake check.
Motorists and visitors can be charged if they do not comply with the closures or if they attempt to feed wildlife.
Penalties range from a $115 ticket to a mandatory court appearance and maximum fine of $25,000.
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