Backcountry Camping

• 3 debris fields left after downpour, rockslides at Waterton Lakes National Park

  There are at least three debris fields covering Akamina Parkway along Crandell Mountain in Waterton Lakes National Park, Parks Canada said.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
  
• Interested in booking a campsite in Alberta’s mountains? Parks Canada has some tips

  Jasper National Park alone has seen demand for campsite reservations increase from 1,800 in 2015 to 22,000 this year. Parks Canada has some tips as bookings open up.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023
  
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• Jasper opens backcountry camping reservations Monday

  The overhauled Parks Canada reservation system will open up at 8 a.m. Monday to those looking to camp in Jasper's backcountry this spring and summer.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2023
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• Fire ban, closures in place in Banff, Kootenay national parks as wildfire burns

  A fire ban is now in place in Banff National Park as Parks Canada crews work to contain a wildfire burning near the continental divide. 

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2017
• Areas of Kootenay and Banff national parks closed due to wildfire

  Portions of Kootenay National Park and Banff National Park are closed to the public due to a nearby wildfire.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2017