Banff National Park

• Warning issued for part of Banff National Park after bear makes ‘contact with a tent’

  Park officials reminded people to make plenty of noise when hiking or cycling in the area, to carry bear spray and know how to use it and to keep pets on leashes.

  Canada

  May 21
  
• Anxious Banff gears up for first summer since Jasper wildfire

  In the race to mitigate the damage from future wildfires, stewards of Alberta's parks have turned to loggers to create fire guards

  Fire

  May 19
  
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• 3 bison harvested in Indigenous-led ceremonial hunt in Banff National Park

  Parks Canada and the Indigenous Advisory Circle say three animals were harvested in a free-range hunt last year.

  Canada

  Jan 23
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• Fire ban issued at Banff National Park due to drought-like conditions

  According to a Friday news release, the park is experiencing drought-like conditions after several days of hot and dry weather.

  Fire

  Jul 12, 2024
• Parks Canada considers visitor restrictions for Lake Louise area

  Visitors to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake could be limited, as Parks Canada tries to manage record tourist numbers in Banff National Park.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2024
• Possible snow in Banff, Jasper national parks prompts special weather statements

  According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, snow is expected over higher elevations this weekend.

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2024
• Bear warnings issued for parts of Banff National Park

  Parks Canada has issued a pair of bear warnings for parts of Banff National Park after bears were spotted near a busy road and resort.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2024
• ‘Rotten rock’: Climate change altering the face of Canadian mountaineering

  Researchers used a century's worth of entries from the Abbot Pass hut's log to show how climate change is erasing historic climbs, and making others more dangerous.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2024
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• Cougar warning issued for Banff National Park campground

  Banff National Park officials issued a warning on Wednesday after it was reported a cougar was frequenting a campground in the park. 

  Canada

  May 15, 2024
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• Uncertain future for Banff pedestrian zone after vehicle-friendly petition validated

  The decision to turn a section of Banff Avenue into a summer season pedestrian zone will undergo another council vote after a petition opposing the plan was declared valid.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2024