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Calgary Dumpster Fire Spreads to Building in Forest Lawn
A dumpster fire in East Calgary's Forest Lawn neighborhood escalated Thursday morning, spreading to a nearby building. Emergency services responded quickly to contain the blaze, which caused significant damage but no reported injuries.
Canada Free Park Access vs U.S. $100 Tourist Surcharge
Canada's 'Canada Strong Pass' provides free national park entry for international tourists from June to September 2025, contrasting with U.S. plans for a $100 foreign visitor surcharge.
Highway 93 Closed Due to Extreme Avalanche Conditions
Parks Canada has closed major sections of Highway 93 in national parks to conduct controlled avalanche blasts, aiming to prevent unplanned slides and ensure public safety during a significant weather event.
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Banff National Park Sets New Visitation Record in 2025
Banff National Park welcomed 4.515 million visitors in 2024-2025, breaking previous records and prompting Parks Canada to consider access restrictions to protect fragile ecosystems.
Hawrelak Park Reopens After Three-Year Renovation
William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton has reopened following a comprehensive three-year rehabilitation project that modernized utilities, improved accessibility, and added new amenities while preserving its role as a vital community greenspace.
Gros Morne National Park: Newfoundland's Geological Marvel
Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland offers breathtaking geological formations, challenging hikes, and unique ecosystems, showcasing ancient rocks from a lost ocean.
Saskatoon Urban Park Plan Meets Swale Watchers' Pushback
A proposal to develop an urban national park in Saskatoon's northeast swale is encountering significant resistance from local conservation groups concerned about ecological impacts.
Kananaskis Pass Revenue Allocation Questions Remain Unanswered
Provincial officials declined to detail how $15 million from Kananaskis Country user passes is invested, despite promises to fund conservation and manage soaring visitation in the popular recreation area.
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New Watercraft Restrictions in Mountain Parks to Fight Invasive Species
Parks Canada introduces water activity zones and bans on paddling in specific lakes to prevent the spread of whirling disease and protect fish populations in Alberta and BC national parks.
Alberta's $275M Investment in Park and Trail Enhancements
The UCP government in Alberta has announced a significant $275 million budget for campground, park amenity, and trail enhancement projects across the province.
New Zoning Rules in Mountain Parks to Fight Invasive Species
Parks Canada is implementing new zoning regulations for waterbodies in national mountain parks to prevent the spread of invasive species like zebra mussels, enhancing ecological protection.
Banff National Park Starts Paid Parking Trial at Sulphur Mountain
Parks Canada announces a three-year paid parking pilot at Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, starting May 15, 2026, to address traffic congestion and support public transit.
Banff's Sulphur Mountain Paid Parking Pilot Starts Spring
Parks Canada will implement a three-year paid parking pilot in the Sulphur Mountain area of Banff National Park this spring, aiming to manage visitor congestion and fund park improvements.
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Skyline Trail Requires Parking Reservations During Peak Season
Visitors to the popular Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park must now book parking in advance during peak season to manage congestion and protect the environment.
Rockslide Closes Highway 93S and Radium Hot Springs Pools
A significant rockslide in Sinclair Canyon has led to the closure of BC Highway 93S in Kootenay National Park and the Radium Hot Springs pools, with no injuries reported. Parks Canada is managing the situation, and closures are expected until Thursday aft
Northern Ontario Park to Reopen After Devastating Storm
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in Northern Ontario will partially reopen this spring following extensive damage from a severe summer storm that caused widespread destruction.
B.C. Parks Funding Cuts Risk Long-Term Economic Costs
Louise Pedersen argues that reducing investment in B.C.'s outdoor recreation infrastructure in Budget 2026 represents short-sighted fiscal policy that will incur higher future costs while missing economic opportunities from growing tourism demand.
Lake Louise Gender Reveal Leaves Pink Confetti, Sparks Parks Canada Probe
Parks Canada is investigating a gender reveal event at Lake Louise that left pink dye and metallic confetti scattered on the ice, with potential fines up to $25,000 under environmental laws.
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Park Service Returns Brochures After Backlash Over 'Racist' Label Removal
The National Park Service returned brochures at the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument after pulling them for calling the assassin 'racist,' sparking controversy amid Trump's anti-DEI agenda.
Banff Park Seeks Public Feedback on Visitor Centre Designs
Parks Canada invites Canadians to review six conceptual designs for reimagining the Banff Avenue visitor centre and community space, with feedback open until February 27.
Public Input Sought for Lake Louise Visitor Management
Parks Canada is asking Canadians for feedback on managing visitor congestion at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Paradise Valley, where annual visits have surged 70% since 2010.
Banff Hot Springs Closed Until 2026 for Maintenance
Parks Canada announces extended closure of Banff Upper Hot Springs for structural repairs and upgrades, with reopening now projected for early 2026 instead of late 2025.
Public Feedback Sought to Ease Crowding in Lake Louise Areas
Parks Canada is launching public consultations to develop policies addressing severe overcrowding issues in mountain parks, with a focus on popular sites like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in Alberta.
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Sask Parks Open 2026 Camping Bookings April 13
Saskatchewan provincial parks begin online camping reservations for the 2026 season starting April 13, with 59 new seasonal sites added but two campgrounds closed due to wildfire damage.
B.C. Adds Camping Surcharge for Non-Resident Visitors
British Columbia introduces a new fee for out-of-province visitors using provincial parks, part of broader measures to manage tourism and fund conservation efforts.
Banff Park Closes Area for Carnivore Activity
Parks Canada has temporarily closed a section near Tunnel Mountain in Banff National Park to allow predators like cougars and wolves space to hunt undisturbed.
IT Issue Delays Parks Canada Reservations
An ongoing technical problem is forcing Parks Canada to postpone some camping and activity bookings, impacting travelers planning visits to national parks and historic sites across the country.
Parks Canada Postpones Reservations at National Parks
Parks Canada has postponed reservation bookings at Waterton Lakes, Elk Island, and Wood Buffalo national parks due to an IT outage affecting federal services.
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IT Outage Delays Alberta National Park Reservations
A technical system failure at Parks Canada has forced the postponement of reservation openings for several Alberta national parks, impacting visitor planning.
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