Visitor Guide Banff National Park

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Visitor Guide 2021 – 2022 Two Jack Lake Two Public transit and shuttle information: See page 6 Paul Zizka Également offert en français COVID-19

What to expect in Banff National Park during COVID-19

Every visit should start with a trip to pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19

Safety is a shared responsibility. Let’s work together to keep Banff National Park safe.

• Stay home if you are feeling sick. • Wash or sanitize your hands often. • Please behave responsibly and practice physical distancing at all times in the park. When possible, create two metres distance between yourself and others by stepping to the side on trails and not following directly behind the person or group in front of you. • Come prepared with your own “COVID-kit” including hand sanitizer, non-medical masks for everyone in your group, water, snacks and garbage bag to pack up your waste.

• For mask requirements, visit pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 and follow posted signage at Parks Canada places and facilities.

Washrooms are open.

• Safety is the top priority for Parks Canada; washrooms are cleaned and maintained regularly. Please use washroom facilities provided and obey all signage.

• Only flush toilet paper.

• Do not dispose of any wipes, masks, gloves or other objects in flush or outhouse toilets. Z. Lynch 2 Put garbage in the wildlife-proof bins provided.

• Dispose garbage in the trash bins, including masks and wipes, to keep wildlife safe and the park clean.

Parking

• Parking may be restricted at high-use locations to support physical distancing measures. Off-road parking is strictly prohibited and will be monitored and enforced.

• Private motor vehicle access may be restricted on some roads as a COVID mitigation. Visit pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 for current status.

• Be prepared with back-up locations to visit if the parking area at your intended destination is full. Visit pc.gc.ca/banffnow for up to the minute information on the status of parking availability in Banff National Park.

• Information is available by calling 403-762-1550 or emailing [email protected]. In-person information services may be available at visitor centre outdoor booths during the summer in Banff (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Lake Louise (8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.).

• Visit pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 for the latest information on camping.

• Visit explorethepark.ca for up-to-date information on transit services.

Do not feed any wildlife. It is illegal to feed wildlife—this includes littering and leaving food or scented items unattended.

Trail Etiquette Share trails, wave hello and make eye contact to acknowledge the need for safe spacing.

What is closed, what is open? Please check pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 for updates.

Be responsible Parks Canada will continue to monitor the evolving situation for your safety related to COVID-19 and take action as required to mitigate risks to Canadians, visitors and team members. Always check and behaviours pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 for the most up-to-date information. while in the park. Z. Lynch iStock.com/Pichsakul Promrungsee 3 Sulphur Mountain K. Hindmarsh Canada’s First National Park A UNESCO World Heritage Site Encompassing over 6 500 km², Banff National Park Four of the mountain national parks – Banff, is an important historical and contemporary place Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay – are recognized by the for Indigenous peoples and others to connect United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural with history and nature. The lands and waters of Organization (UNESCO) as part of the Canadian Rocky Banff National Park have been used by Indigenous Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, for the benefi t peoples for millennia; for sustenance, ceremony, and enjoyment of all nations. Among the attributes trade and travel. Starting in 1885 as 26 km² of that warranted this designation were vast wilderness, federally protected lands around the Cave and diversity of fl ora and fauna, outstanding natural beauty Basin Hot Springs, the protected area was quickly and features such as Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, the expanded to 674 km², becoming the core of Columbia Icefi eld and the Burgess Shale. Canada’s fi rst national park. More than a century later, the park draws millions of people each year to experience the natural beauty, seven national historic sites and iconic wildlife, from grizzly bears to the Banff Springs Snail. Providing opportunities for learning and adventure, Canada’s oldest national park offers mountains of possibilities.

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Plan Ahead. Take Transit ...... 6 Icefi elds Parkway Map...... 18-19 Bucket List ...... 7 Mountain Wildlife ...... 20-21 Camping ...... 8 Wildlife Need Your Help ...... 22-25 Park Map ...... 9 Bison Return to Banff ...... 25 Bow Valley Parkway Map ...... 10-11 Volunteering in Banff National Park ...... 25 Town of Banff Map ...... 12-13 Conservation Stories ...... 26 Lake Minnewanka Loop Map ...... 14 Mountain Safety...... 27 Interpretive Programs and Activities ...... 15 National Park Regulations ...... 28-29 Lake Louise Area Map ...... 16-17 Winter Adventures ...... 30-31

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S. Munn Closed Dec.25 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 |9a.m.-5p.m.7days /week June 1-Sep. 30|8:30a.m.-7p.m.days /week Jan. 1-May31 |9a.m.-5p.m.7days /week 403-522-3833 201 VillageRoad,nextto SamsonMall Lake LouiseVisitorCentre: Closed Dec.25 Jan. 1-Dec.31|9a.m.5p.m.7days/week Banff Train Station:327RailwayAvenue Closed Dec.25 Oct. 1-Dec.31|9a.m.5p.m.7days/week May 15-Sep.30|8a.m.p.m.7days/week Jan. 1-May14|9a.m.5p.m.7days/week 403-762-1550 Banff VisitorCentre: 224Banff Avenue hours. Visit pc.gc.ca/banff-hoursforcurrent subjecttochangedueCOVID-19. Hours are pc.gc.ca/banff Banff Road report: 511.alberta.ca Town ofBanff parking:banffparking.ca Trail report: pc.gc.ca/banfftrails Important bulletins:pc.gc.ca/banff-bulletins Weather: weather.gc.ca /403-762-2088 National parkentryfee:pc.gc.ca/banff-parkpass Maps: Real-time parkinfo:pc.gc.ca/banffnow or explorethepark.ca Transit/shuttle info:pc.gc.ca/banff-transit COVID-19: pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19

Parks Canadavisitorcentres Waterton Chamber ofC ommerce: mywaterton.ca pc.gc.ca/waterton Waterton LakesVisitorCentre: 403-859-5133 Waterton Lakes Tourism Revelstoke:1-800-487-1493, seerevelstoke.com pc.gc.ca/glacier •pc.gc.ca/revelstoke Rogers PassDiscoveryCentre: 250-837-7500 Mount Revelstokeand Glacier Tourism Golden:1-800-622-4653,tourismgolden.com,fi eld.ca pc.gc.ca/yoho Yoho Visitor Centre: 250-343-6783 Yoho 1-888-347-9331, tourismradium.com Tourism Radium/RadiumChamberofCommerce: pc.gc.ca/kootenay Kootenay VisitorCentre: 250-347-9505 Kootenay Tourism Jasper:780-852-6236,jasper.travel pc.gc.ca/jasper Jasper InformationCentre: 780-852-6176 Jasper

or ataParksCanadavisitorcentre. parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-brochures Brochures are availableonlineat: Lake Louise. retail outletsinthetownofBanff andthevillageof are availableatParksCanadavisitorcentres and Guidebooks, topographicmapsandbearspray Banff &LakeLouiseTourism: banffl akelouise.com instagram.com/parks.canada instagram.com/parks.canada twitter.com/BanffNP Visit facebook.com/BanffNP

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Planning to camp in a national park? Many campsites can be reserved and most fi ll up quickly. Book online or call ahead for information and reservations. Camping is permitted in designated campgrounds only. A valid camping permit and national park entry pass are required. 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) or reservation.pc.gc.ca

Campgrounds Open Dates

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1 Tunnel Mt. Village I May 13 - Oct. 4 618 Open year-round 2 Tunnel Mt. Village II 209 oTENTiks May 13 - Oct. 12

3 Tunnel Mt. Trailer Court May 13 - Oct. 4 322

4 Two Jack Main June 24 - Sep. 7 380 May 13 - Oct. 4 5 Two Jack Lakeside 74 oTENTiks May 13 - Oct. 4

6 Johnston Canyon To be determined 132

7 Castle Mountain To be determined 43

8 Protection Mountain June 18 - Sep. 6 72

9 Lake Louise Tent June 22 - Sep. 27 206

Banff 10 Lake Louise Trailer Open year-round 189

11 Mosquito Creek June 3 - Oct. 11 32

12 Silverhorn June 3 - Sep. 12 45

13 Waterfowl Lakes June 24 - Sep. 12 116

14 Rampart Creek June 10 - Sep. 12 50 Rocky Mountain House 15 45 National Historic Site May 14 - Sep. 30

16 Marble Canyon June 24 - Sep. 6 61

17 McLeod Meadows June 10 - Sep. 17 80

Redstreak Apr. 29 - Oct. 11 242 18 oTENTiks May 9 - Oct. 11 Crook’s Meadow Call 250-347-2218 for

Kootenay 19 non-pro t group camping 1 (group camping) reservations and fees.

20 Monarch May 6 - Sep. 20 44

21 Kicking Horse May 20 - Oct. 11 88

22 Takakkaw Falls (walk-in) June 17 - Oct. 11 35 Yoho

23 Hoodoo Creek June 17 - Sep. 6 30

Reservation needed for all sites in the campground. Campground has rst-come, rst-served sites only. Self-register at the campground. In summer months, arrive before mid-day for the best chance of getting a site. Campground has a mix of reservable sites and rst-come, rst-served sites. Campground may be closed. 8 Visit pc.gc.ca/banffcamping for the latest information and opening dates. Park Map

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Trail restriction – July 10 to September 15. Visit: Check pc.gc.ca/BanffNow for real-time parkscanada.gc.ca/minnewanka-restrictions Lake Minnewanka Stewart for more information. parking status or transit and shuttle options. Day-use Area Canyon 

Aylmer Pass 13.5 km Parking & RV Parking Parking lots ﬁll quickly. Park only in designated lots, not along the road. Check pc.g.ca/BanffNow for real-time parking status or transit and shuttle options.

Stewart Canyon 1.5 km 8 Accessible Parking

Lake Roam Public Transit Minnewanka Summer service: roamtransit.com Washroom Picnic Area Lake Picnic Shelter Minnewanka Viewpoint Lake Minnewanka 8 Day-use Area Exhibit Cascade 14.6 km Boat Launch Boat Tours Snack Bar Find your Red Chairs Summer only parkscanada.gc.ca/redbanff Boat Washing Station

C-Level Cirque 4 km Expect bikes on trail Bucket List Details Page 7 Reservable Campground Two Jack Lake Details page 8 Day-use Area Upper Easy trail Bankhead Moderate trail

Two Jack Dif cult trail Lake Lower Bankhead Two Jack Main 4 Trans-Canada Highway Campground 5 Two Jack Lakeside Road Campground Road closed in winter

1.1 km

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CLEAN DRAIN DRY Prevent the transport of aquatic invasive 0 1 species between waterways by using the boat wash station at Johnson Lake. Kilometres parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-whirling N Boating restrictions: op parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-boating lo m k 1 . 3 1

d 2.2 km a o Cascade Ponds R a Day-use Area ank innew ke M La Johnson Cascade Lake Johnson Lake Ponds Water Tower 3.8 km 2.8 km

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Town of Banff Town of  Lake Louise Banff  14 1 Interpretive Programs and Activities

Visit pc.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 for requirements. Meet Parks Canada’s Interpreters Want to discover more about the uniqueness of the area’s natural and cultural heritage? Friendly and knowledgeable interpreters are here to share the stories of Parks Canada’s protected places. Look for interpreters at campgrounds and popular day-use areas throughout the summer and at national historic sites during various times of the year. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-interpretation for more information on

Parks Canada interpretive programs and activities in Banff National Park and national historic sites.

Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/bnp-events for event listings.

Hike with a guide Go on a Parks Canada guided conservation hike and learn how species at risk and their habitats are connected. Get an insider’s look at Parks Canada’s ecological restoration projects and fi nd out how you can help. Visitparkscanada.gc.ca/yoho-conservation-hikes for more information and reservation.

Award-winning storybook A Beary, Berry Good Day is a 48-page award-winning bilingual children’s book that shares important messages with the next generation of national park visitors. Find out how to help protect Canada’s national parks and the wildlife that call these special places home. A Beary, Berry Good Day is available for purchase at Parks Canada visitor centres and select locations around town. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/Banff-BearBook for more information.

Unique Adventure

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site From the Icefi elds Parkway, take the David Thompson Highway and drive 175 km to Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. Discover a historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River, and immerse yourself in stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers. Experience the life of a fur trader and

K. April camp in a tipi, Métis trapper tent, or trapline cabin. RV and tent campsites available.

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Ice elds North Parking at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Parkway is limited, ﬁ lls quickly and often stays full West gate 11 80 km Yoho National Park 11 km Next gas station (summer only) 80 km throughout the day. Visit pc.gc.ca/banff-transit Field 27 km to know what to expect. Takakkaw Falls 38 km Columbia Ice eld 127 km Emerald Lake 39 km Ice e Jasper 230 km lds Pa Golden 85 km rkway Check pc.gc.ca/BanffNow for real-time Vancouver 794 km parking status and transit or shuttle options.

Hiking and Biking Trails S Pipestone late Ro Parking Visit to book 1 Bow River Loop ad reservation.pc.gc.ca Pipestone Area 5 Pedestrian your spot on a Parks Canada shuttle 2 Tramline Bridge Gondola 3 Louise Creek Visit roamtransit.com for Roam routes, schedules and fares Ski area

4 Great Divide Skoki Ski Lodge Industrial National Historic Compound 5 Pipestone Site 15 km Trans-Canada Highway Sheol Road er iv R 6 Moraine Lake Highline e on ipest 7 Moraine Lake Lakeshore P Fish Creek Heritage Train Station Lake Louise Hidden Lake Unveiled Guided 8 Road Rock Pile Lake Louise Hike (see page 15) Saddleback Village Inn

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Lake Louise Lakeshore East Reservation holders only, 25 km Shuttles to: km 11 Kootenay National Park 36 km Fairview Saddleback ad Lake Louise • Moraine Lake ($) Ro Lookout e Banff 56 km • Park and Ride ($) ak L Campground Canmore 82 km e in Radium Hot Springs 129 km ra Moraine Lake Road 1536 m 6 o Calgary 184 km M Closed to vehicles from mid-October to late-May due to high avalanche risk.

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7 Park and Ride Reservation holders only, Shuttles to: • Lake Louise Lakeshore ($) • Moraine Lake ($) MAP NOT TO SCALE Consolation Lakes Ice elds North Parkway West gate 11 80 km Yoho National Park 11 km Next gas station (summer only) 80 km Field 27 km Takakkaw Falls 38 km Columbia Ice eld 127 km Emerald Lake 39 km Ice e Jasper 230 km lds Pa Golden 85 km rkway Vancouver 794 km

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o d uis Lodge re Plain of e D C ri Six Glaciers ve se Paradise 11 La ui 2 and teahouse ke Lou rive o Bungalows 10 ise D L NEW - Mandatory paid parking Campground from mid-May to mid-October. Shuttles for campers to: Lake See page 6. Louise • Lake Louise Village (free) Paradise • Park and Ride (free) Roam Route 8X/8S Valley (Summer service) NEW - Mandatory paid to Lake Louise Village parking from mid-May to and Banff ($) mid-October - See page 6 Lake Louise Lakeshore East Reservation holders only, 25 km Shuttles to: km 11 Kootenay National Park 36 km Fairview Saddleback ad Lake Louise • Moraine Lake ($) Ro Lookout e Banff 56 km • Park and Ride ($) ak L Campground Canmore 82 km e in Radium Hot Springs 129 km ra Moraine Lake Road 1536 m 6 o Calgary 184 km M Closed to vehicles from mid-October to late-May due to high avalanche risk.

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7 Park and Ride Reservation holders only, Shuttles to: • Lake Louise Lakeshore ($) • Moraine Lake ($) MAP NOT TO SCALE Consolation Lakes 17 18 Pyramid

1000 m 1200 m 1400 m 1600 m 1800 m 2000 m 2100 m Prince George 2762 m

Vancouver IceﬁParkway elds Pyramid KM FROMLAKELOUISE KM FROM JASPER KM FROMJASPER KM FROMLAKELOUISE 16 Jasper Lake 233

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25 Lake

Wabasso (early May to late September) Edith Cavell Curator Map –SummerDrivingGuide 3367 m 2624 m Highway 93A rejoins Parkway at Athabasca Falls Moab 203 30 Lake 93A 9 224 Valley of the Five Lakes Whirlpool River Athabasca Falls Hardisty

Mount Kerkeslin 2715 m 198 35 14 219 Wabasso Lake Geraldine Lakes Kerkeslin Kerkeslin 193

40 25 208 Athabasca Pass Lookout 2955 m Jasper 30 203 Athabasca Falls Maligne 188 Fryatt 45 National Lake Junction with Hwy 93A 3360 m Park Lake Honeymoon 183 Sunwapta Falls 50 32 201 Athabasca Falls Hostel Christie Samson Brussels 3102 m 3076 m 3360 m Honeymoon

178 Maligne River 55 34 199 Kerkeslin (mid-May to late September) Sunwapta Falls Osprey Lake MAX 25 FT Buck Lake Unwin 3300 m Charlton Goats and Glaciers Endless Chain Ridge 173 37 196 60 3260 m Maligne 3200 m 41 192 Mount Christie 168 65

Monkhead 50 183 Honeymoon Lake (mid-May to late September) 3211 m MAX 25 FT

163 93N 70 a Brazeau b ha 3525 m 54 179 Sunwapta Falls C er iv Sunwapta Falls Resort (mid-May to mid-October) R

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u 148 Beauty Creek Hostel Mushroom S 143 85 3622 m 90 Driving the Iceﬁelds Parkway? Alberta You must have a valid national park entry pass, 3622 m Poboktan Wooley 87 146 Beauty Creek even if you do not intend to stop along the way. 3405 m Sunwapta

138 3317 m 95 Purchase your pass at any park gates - look for

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94 139 e

3453 m a 133 Iceﬁeld RV 100 u t y C Brazeau The Twins r Tangle Falls T e Lake 96 137 3561 m/3686 m angle C e r k ee Wilcox Pass k 128 105

103 130 Icefield Centre (mid-April to mid-October) Columbia Kitchener Parker Ridge 3750 m 3505 m Icefield Centre Icefield Tent Parks Canada information (May-September) Snowdome 123 110 Icefield RV Glacier View Inn 3459 m Wilcox 104 129 Icefield Tent (early June to mid-October) Wilcox COLUMBIA Athabasca 118 115 ICEFIELD 3493 m SUNWAPTA PASS 2030 m Wilcox Pass 106 127 Creek Nigel Wilcox (early June to September) Hilda 113 120 Creek Hostel MAX 25 FT Banff 108 125 SUNWAPTA PASS (Banff and Jasper boundary) Parker Ridge National Cirrus 108 125 Hilda Creek Hostel Park 3270 m Coleman Creek 111 122 Weeping Wall

103 Saskatchewan 130 112 Parker Ridge 121 Driving in the winter? 3344 m Services and attractions are limited in the winter. Nigel Pass M+S Snow tires (M&S) or chains are required by law Alexandra

135 116 117 for travel on the Ice elds Parkway (Hwy 93N) 98 River between Nov 1 and Mar 31. Coleman Visit pc.gc.ca/iceﬁeldsparkway for a winter 3135 m

Rampart Creek 117 Bridal Veil Falls map and more information. Amery Pinto 120 3329 m Lake 140 93 Rampart Creek Hostel 124 109 Weeping Wall part C Rampart am

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tomys k Coleman Creek Arc Creek 131 102 WILSON ICEFIELD 150 83 Erasmus Sunset Pass and Sunset Lookout 3265 m 137 96 Wilson 3261 m

155 Saskatchewan 78 Glacier 142 91 Rampart Creek Hostel (year-round) Lake River Crossing Rampart Creek r MAX 25 FT e v 160 i Red Deer 73 Glacier Lake N 152 81 Forbes R orth 3612 m e S s as ka w tc o h

H Sarbach e Saskatchewan River Crossing w 165 80 3127 m 68 153 a Kaufmann r n e R v Murchison Junction: David Thompson Highway (#11) 3109 m i iv 11 e R 3333 m r a Waterfowl Lakes The Crossing Resort (mid-March to mid-November) Epaulette y

170 3095 m

63 s Howse Pass i To Rocky Mountain House

79 M 154 National Historic Site (175 km) Chephren Totem 3266 m 3155 m Waterfowl 175 58 159 74 Mistaya Canyon Waterfowl Lakes o Chephren Lake N ye s Cirque Lake C Major highway Waterfowl Lakes r

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r Bow Summit n Mountain peak Patterson Weed Glacier/Iceﬁeld 190 43 Bow Summit / Peyto Lake 3197 m 3080 m 190

43 Peyto Peyto Lake viewpoint Caldron Lake Observation Campground 2917 m The Peyto Lake viewpoint trails and 3174 m viewing platform will open in August 2021. Peyto Lake

Bow Lake Viewpoint Entry strictly prohibited until July 31, Bow Pass

195 2067 m 38 Bow Glacier, Bow Glacier Falls 193 40 2021. The lower parking lot and new Bow Lake Trailhead Num-Ti-Jah Lodge (May-October) restroom at the Peyto Lake / Bow Summit Cirque Crowfoot Glacier Day-use Area is open. 2993 m RV camping parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-construction Bow Glacier 200 Helen Lake 33 196 37 Bow Lake Lake RV max 25 ft/ 7.5 m Crowfoot Glacier Katherine WAPTA MAX 25 FT Crowfoot

Mosquito Creek ICEFIELD 93N 205 Dolomite 28 Crowfoot Glacier 3050 m Picnic site 197 36 Bow 2782 m Helen Lake, Dolomite Pass Balfour 2868 m Hostel 3272 m Mosquito MAX 25 FT Mosquito C r e 210 23 Mosquito Creek Creek Hostel e k Information Centre 206 27 Mosquito Creek Hostel (year-round) Food WAPUTIK Hector 215 18 Molar Pass ICEFIELD Lake Lodging KM FROMLAKELOUISE Kamloops Hector Lake Daley r Fuel 212 21 Vancouver e v i Molar 220

13 R

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o KM FROM JASPER 214 Hector Lake 19 B Hector Tramway/gondola 3394 m 225 8 Toilets 227 6 Herbert Lake Park gate

230 Cyclone 3 3042 m 230 3 Junction: Trans-Canada Highway and Iceﬁelds Parkway Victoria Hospital 3459 m 233

0 233 0 Lake Louise

KM FROM JASPER Ptarmigan KM FROM LAKE LOUISE Lake Lake 3059 m

Louise Calgary Banff 59 km Louise

Banff Redoubt RCMP 2902 m

Temple 3543 m Kilometres 0 10 20 30 40 50

0 10 20 30 Miles Pyramid

1000 m 1200 m 1400 m 1600 m 1800 m 2000 m 2100 m Prince George 2762 m Vancouver Pyramid KM FROMLAKELOUISE KM FROM JASPER KM FROMJASPER KM FROMLAKELOUISE 16 Jasper Lake 233

0 16 0 233 Jasper Townsite ICEF ELEV Junction with93A Whistlers er Edmonton Riv 228 ca

5 s Wapiti 2 231 Whistlers (opening summer 2021) a IELDS b A a h

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218 Lake 15 4 229 Wapiti Tekarra ILE 93N 2693 m A Aquila Y A 2880 m sto 213 6 227 Junction with Highway 93A r 20 i er a Riv Wabasso Access to Cavell Road Wabasso Beaver Lake Lake Medicine 208 Athabasca Falls

25 Lake

Wabasso Edith Cavell Curator 3367 m 2624 m Moab 203 30 Lake 93A 9 224 Valley of the Five Lakes Whirlpool River Athabasca Falls Hardisty

Mount Kerkeslin 2715 m 198 35 14 219 Wabasso Lake Geraldine Lakes Kerkeslin Kerkeslin 193

178 Maligne River 55 34 199 Kerkeslin Sunwapta Falls Osprey Lake MAX 25 FT Buck Lake Unwin 3300 m Charlton Goats and Glaciers Endless Chain Ridge 173 37 196 60 3260 m Maligne 3200 m 41 192 Mount Christie 168 65

Monkhead 50 183 Honeymoon Lake 3211 m MAX 25 FT

163 93N 70 a Brazeau b ha 3525 m 54 179 Sunwapta Falls C er iv Sunwapta Falls Resort (mid-May to mid-October) R

158 Gong Lake Jonas 75 72 161 Poboktan Creek

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a 148 3150 m a Jonas Creek 85 84 149 Mushroom and Diadem Peaks h t t p A GEC a 3130 m w n

138 3317 m 95 Purchase your pass at any park gates - look for

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94 139 e

3453 m a 133 Iceﬁeld RV 100 u t y C Brazeau The Twins r Tangle Falls T e Lake 96 137 3561 m/3686 m angle C e r k ee Wilcox Pass k 128 105

103 130 Icefield Centre (mid-April to mid-October) Columbia Kitchener Parker Ridge 3750 m 3505 m Icefield Centre Icefield Tent Parks Canada information (May-September) Snowdome 123 110 Icefield RV Glacier View Inn 3459 m Wilcox 104 129 Icefield Tent Wilcox COLUMBIA Athabasca 118 115 ICEFIELD 3493 m SUNWAPTA PASS 2030 m Wilcox Pass 106 127 Creek Nigel Wilcox Hilda 113 120 Creek Hostel MAX 25 FT Banff 108 125 SUNWAPTA PASS (Banff and Jasper boundary) Parker Ridge National Cirrus 108 125 Hilda Creek Hostel Park 3270 m Coleman Creek 111 122 Weeping Wall

103 Saskatchewan 130 112 Parker Ridge 121 Driving in the winter? 3344 m Services and attractions are limited in the winter. Nigel Pass M+S Snow tires (M&S) or chains are required by law Alexandra

135 116 117 for travel on the Ice elds Parkway (Hwy 93N) 98 River between Nov 1 and Mar 31. Coleman Visit pc.gc.ca/iceﬁeldsparkway for a winter 3135 m

Rampart Creek 117 Bridal Veil Falls map and more information. Amery Pinto 120 3329 m Lake 140 93 Rampart Creek Hostel 124 109 Weeping Wall part C Rampart am

R r e 145

88 e

tomys k Coleman Creek Arc Creek 131 102 WILSON ICEFIELD 150 83 Erasmus Sunset Pass and Sunset Lookout 3265 m 137 96 Wilson 3261 m

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170 3095 m

63 s Howse Pass i To Rocky Mountain House

79 M 154 National Historic Site (175 km) Chephren Totem 3266 m 3155 m Waterfowl 175 58 159 74 Mistaya Canyon Waterfowl Lakes o Chephren Lake N ye s Cirque Lake C Major highway Waterfowl Lakes (mid-June to early September) r

180 60

53 173 MAX 25 FT Aries Mistaya Minor highway 2996 m Lake Chephren Lake, Cirque Lake Noyes S 3084 m Park boundary Silverhorn i lve h

and PeytoLake r o

185 Silverhorn Creek (early June to end of September)

r Bow Summit n Mountain peak Patterson Weed Glacier/Iceﬁeld 190 43 Bow Summit / Peyto Lake 3197 m 3080 m 190

43 Peyto Peyto Lake viewpoint Caldron Lake Observation Campground CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 2917 m The Peyto Lake viewpoint trails and 3174 m viewing platform will open in August 2021. Peyto Lake

Bow Lake Viewpoint Entry strictly prohibited until July 31, Bow Pass

Mosquito Creek ICEFIELD 93N 205 Dolomite 28 Crowfoot Glacier 3050 m Picnic site 197 36 Bow 2782 m Helen Lake, Dolomite Pass Balfour 2868 m Hostel 3272 m Mosquito MAX 25 FT Mosquito C r e 210 23 Mosquito Creek (early June to mid-October) Creek Hostel e k Information Centre 206 27 Mosquito Creek Hostel (year-round) Food WAPUTIK Hector 215 18 Molar Pass ICEFIELD Lake Lodging KM FROMLAKELOUISE Kamloops Hector Lake Daley r Fuel 212 21 Vancouver e v i Molar 220

13 R

Herbert Lake 3002 m Telephone

o KM FROM JASPER 214 Hector Lake 19 B Hector Tramway/gondola 3394 m 225 8 Toilets 227 6 Herbert Lake Park gate

230 Cyclone 3 3042 m 230 3 Junction: Trans-Canada Highway and Iceﬁelds Parkway Victoria Hospital 3459 m 233

0 233 0 Lake Louise RCMP

KM FROM JASPER Ptarmigan KM FROM LAKE LOUISE Lake Lake 3059 m

Louise Calgary Banff 59 km Louise

Banff Redoubt RCMP 2902 m

Temple 3543 m Kilometres 0 10 20 30 40 50 19 0 10 20 30 Miles Mountain Wildlife

Characteristics The smallest member of the Characteristics rabbit family. Has a piercing Red body, white underside call that sounds like a and very large, bushy tail. high-pitched “eep.” Where to fi nd Coniferous forests, Where to fi nd scampering up trees.

Rock slides and M. Bradley M.

talus slopes. R. Schmidt/Parks Canada Schmidt/Parks R. Pika Red Squirrel

Characteristics Characteristics A larger member of the rodent Tan-coloured. family. Silver-brown in colour Longer body. Has a with longer hair. Has a high-pitched “squeak.” high-pitched call that sounds like a whistle. Where to fi nd Meadows, roadsides Where to fi nd and townsites in

Alpine and subalpine M. Bradley M. underground colonies. meadows, rock piles R. Gruys R. and scree slopes. Columbian Hoary Marmot Ground Squirrel TALL LARGE HEAD NO EARS DISTINCTIVE SHOULDER SHOULDER HUMP HUMP SHORT ROUNDED SMALL EARS Grizzly HEAD or Black

Bear? LONG CLAWS

SHORT

BLACK BEAR BLACK CLAWS

GRIZZLY BEAR GRIZZLY

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You are in bear country!

• Be aware, bears can be anywhere at any time. • Always keep children nearby and in sight. Watch for fresh scat, tracks or large diggings. • Never approach or feed a bear. Stay 10 bus • Make noise! Sing, yell, talk loudly and travel in lengths or 100 metres away. groups of 4 or more when possible. • Always carry bear spray, ensure it is accessible • Dogs must be on a leash and under control and know how to use it. at all times—It is the law. Visit: parkscanada.gc.ca/bears-and-people

Size Chart Bison Bear Moose Elk Deer Sheep Goat Wolf Coyote Squirrel

Characteristics

Tan colour, tail has u

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white underside and is R White rump and light brown Female held upright like a ﬂ ag fur. Males: thick curved when alarmed. horns. Females: short narrow horns. Where to fi nd Mostly valley bottoms. Where to fi nd

7 cm

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White-tailed 8 cm Deer Bighorn Sheep

Characteristics Black tip on tail, large ears, Characteristics white rump, grey colour. Narrow black horns, beard, Antlers that fork in Y’s. long white hair. Where to fi nd Mostly valley bottoms. Where to fi nd Near steep rocky terrain.

7 cm

Parks Canada Parks Parks Canada Parks Mule Deer 8 cm Characteristics Mountain Goat Brown body, darker neck and large tan rump patch. Backwards slanting antlers. Characteristics Long legs, shoulder hump. Where to fi nd Built like a horse with a large Valley bottoms and open head. Shovel-like antlers. areas. Commonly seen Where to fi nd M. Bradley M. around townsites. 11.5 cm Wet and marshy areas.

15 cm

Elk Canada Parks Moose

Characteristics Characteristics Built like a large dog, with Similar to a longer legs. Colour can vary medium-sized dog. from white to black. Thick, bushy tail. Greyish-brown Where to fi nd in colour. Mainly valley bottoms. Where to fi nd

M. Bradley M. 12 cm Valley bottoms.

7 cm R. Gruys R. Wolf Coyote

21 Wildlife Need Your Help

#WildlifeRules in Banff National Park Banff National Park is a gateway to nature, adventure and discovery. The chance to observe wildlife as they go about their natural lives is a fascinating experience that draws millions of people to the park each year. Along with this opportunity, however, comes the responsibility to treat wildlife with the respect they deserve. Follow these #WildlifeRules to protect wildlife and keep Banff National Park a special place. Learn more at parkscanada.gc.ca/WildlifeRules and throughout this guide.

Wildlife Rule #1: Help keep animals away from human food. Human food kills wildlife.

Wildlife that eat human food or garbage become aggressive with Wildlife quickly fi nd any food, Once wildlife develop a taste for people. This puts scented items or garbage that is left human food, they often become both people and unattended. Eating these unnatural aggressive in their search for more. wildlife at risk of foods teaches wildlife to approach This places you and others in being hurt people for an easy meal. danger as they search for food or or killed. garbage that is not properly stored. Properly store all food and scented items. A clean campsite or picnic area does not have anything that will attract wildlife (food, garbage, food-related or scented items). Never leave these items unattended: • Coolers – full or empty • Food – wrapped, unwrapped or in containers • Garbage/wrappers ALL food-related and scented • Dishes/pots/cutlery – items MUST be stored away in clean or dirty a vehicle, • Beverage containers – full or empty • Pet food/bowls – full or empty • Bottles/cans – open or unopened • Scented products – a hard-sided trailer or RV, such as shampoo, toothpaste, candles, citronella, dish soap, sunscreen, lip balm, dish towels • Barbecues, stoves – clean or dirty • Any other items used or in a campground food for food preparation or storage locker. that have a smell or scent Never leave food or scented items unattended or in a tent for even a minute. 22 Always keep your campsite and picnic area clean.

When you are done cooking or eating at your picnic table, all food, food-related and scented items MUST be stored: • In a hard-sided vehicle, trailer or motor home, NOT in tents or tent trailers • In campground food storage lockers Non-food items such as lawn chairs, tables or lanterns may be left outside. Items such as coolers, cook stoves, dish towels and toothpaste must be properly stored. Dump dish water down outdoor sinks or at the sani-dump in campgrounds. Parks Canada staff are checking for unattended wildlife attractants. Attractants found in plain Wildlife Rule #1: Help keep animals away from human food. view will be removed and safely secured to reduce the risks to you and to wildlife.

All food, food-related and scented items Cooler, stove and dishes (dirty or clean) Non-scented items may be left outside. MUST be stored away. MUST be stored away.

Wildlife Rule #2: Put garbage in the wildlife-proof garbage bins.

Wildlife may eat garbage and begin to seek out other sources of human food. Ensure all garbage and recycling are disposed in wildlife-proof bins immediately.

• If you see garbage or recycling left outside in the town of Banff, call Bylaw Services at 403-762-1218 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week). • After hours, call Banff Dispatch at 403-762-1470.

How to use the wildlife-proof garbage bins.

Place your hand inside the Raise your arm to open the lid. Lower the lid. handle and push it to the very Dispose of garbage. Ensure the lid is closed tight back to release the latch. before leaving.

23 Wildlife Rule #3: Give wildlife the space they need.

For photos, do not surround, Photograph wildlife from a vehicle or safe distance: crowd or follow an animal. Use • 30 metres for deer, elk, moose and bighorn sheep zoom or show the animal in its natural surroundings and crop • 100 metres for cougars, bears, coyotes and wolves the image later. Do not startle wildlife. If you make them move, you are too close. Give them space.

Dogs stress wildlife.

Dogs cause stress for wildlife as they may be seen as a threat. Off-leash dogs can trigger aggressive behaviour from wildlife such as grizzly bears and elk. To prevent unsafe situations, it is your responsibility to:

Ensure your Pick up and Do not leave pet food dog is on a dispose of your out. Store food dishes leash and under pet’s waste in – empty or full. Never physical control a wildlife-proof leave food dishes out at all times. garbage bin. at night.

Dogs are not allowed on some trails: parkscanada.gc.ca/banfftrails Consider leaving your dog at home if you plan to camp, hike or go into the backcountry.

Wildlife Rule #4: Slow down. Obey speed limits.

If you see wildlife by the road, slow down, stay in your vehicle and move on. If you choose to stop: • Be aware of the traffi c around you. • Pull over where safe to do so. • Turn on hazard lights. • Stay in your vehicle. • Watch for a few moments, take a quick photo, and then move on. • If a traffi c jam develops, move on. It is unsafe for people and wildlife. P. Zizka P. 24 Wildlife Rule #3: Give wildlife the space they need. Keeping Your Children Safe.

Bears, cougars, wolves and coyotes may be curious about children and can attack them: • Keep children in immediate sight and within close reach at all times. • Children should avoid playing in or near areas with tall grass or dense bushes. • Never allow children to pet, feed or pose with wildlife.

To Learn More About Wildlife and Safety

Pick up a copy of Keep the Wild in Wildlife and Bears and People at a Parks Canada visitor centre or visit parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-brochures. Information available in French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and German. Report bear, cougar, wolf and coyote sightings and encounters to Banff Dispatch Do not startle wildlife. If you make them move, you are too close. when it is safe to do so: 403-762-1470. Give them space.

It is illegal to feed, entice or disturb any wildlife in a national park. Violators will be charged, be required to appear in court, and could pay ﬁ nes up to $25 000.

Bison Return to Banff Bison once roamed Banff National Park, but until recently, they had not been seen in the wild for over 140 years. In 2017, Parks Canada reintroduced a small herd of plains bison into Banff’s eastern slopes and held them in a pasture for 1.5 years to prepare them for life in the mountains. In summer 2018, the herd was released into the wild and now roams a large area in Banff’s backcountry. Bringing bison back benefi ts a range of plants and animals. Their return reconnects cultural links between people and bison, and

creates opportunities for Canadians and visitors to learn about this Parks Canada iconic creature. Wildlife Rule #4: Slow down. Obey speed limits. Follow the journey of returning North America’s largest land mammal to Canada’s fi rst national park: Follow the herd: #Banffbison @BanffNP Twitter Facebook parkscanada.gc.ca/Banff-Bison To observe bison at other Parks Canada locations in Alberta, visit Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site or Elk Island National Park.

Volunteering in Banff National Park

Are you looking for a unique experience during your trip to Banff National Park? Volunteers play an important part in keeping the park healthy and safe for people and wildlife.

Anyone can volunteer—learn more and sign up: parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-volunteer

K. Trivers 25 Conservation Stories Creating New Fish Habitat Over the past three years, Parks Canada completed channel restoration work in Cascade Creek, including construction of fi sh habitat features like riffl es, pools and boulders runs. Parks Canada staff and contractors, supported by members of Banff National Park’s volunteer program, are continuing work to restore native riparian plant communities which stabilize soils, shade the stream to maintain cooler water temperatures and provide a source of insects for fi sh. All of this work is in preparation for the re-introduction of native fi sh species back into their historic home, including Westslope Cutthroat Trout, a species at risk, scheduled for 2022. J. Jimmo/Parks Canada

Protecting Nesting Sites Black Swift populations have declined by over 50 per cent in the last 40 years. The cause is not fully understood, however it may be related to a decline in their main food supply: fl ying insects. In 2019, the Black Swift was designated as an Endangered species under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Johnston Canyon provides critical nesting habitat for Black Swifts and is one of only two known nesting sites in Banff National Park. Typically, they return to the same nesting locations year after year, however fewer birds have been returning. To protect the nesting sites by reducing disturbances, a restricted activity order is in effect in Johnston Canyon from May 1 to November 15. Visitors must remain on the offi cial trail at all times. Off-trail travel including entering closed areas is strictly prohibited. In 2019, there were two confi rmed active nests in Johnston Canyon, and in 2020 there were four. Parks

Canada will continue to build on this success moving forward. J. Reimer

Managing Fire in the Park In addition to prescribed fi res and FireSmart work in the Bow Valley, Parks Canada is expanding an existing fi re guard on the west side of Sulphur Mountain. The project reduces the risk of wildfi res to the town of Banff and also improves grizzly bear habitat. Decades of fi re suppression created dense forests with signifi cant amounts of woody debris, increasing the risk of wildfi res. Through this multi-year project, Parks Canada will selectively remove trees and deadfall and prune branches from approximately 220 hectares of forest. Keeping the public safe is a top priority, and the West Sulphur project contributes to

that goal. Parks Canada

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Stay Safe and Enjoy You are required by law to follow national park regulations. Thank you for helping protect people, landscapes and wildlife.

All visitors to Banff National Park must purchase a national park entry pass. Passes are available for purchase at park gates, visitor centres, campgrounds and at partner locations. National park entry fees help support visitor services and facilities within Banff National Park.

Camping is permitted in designated campgrounds only. A valid camping permit and national park entry pass are required. Do not sleep in your vehicle or RV roadside, at pull-outs, or pitch a tent in an area that is not a campground.

In campgrounds, alcohol and cannabis cannot be consumed beyond your registered campsite. There is a daily ban on alcohol and cannabis consumption during quiet hours, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. During summer long weekends (May – September), the possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis are not permitted in any campground.

The recreational use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, is prohibited in all national parks.

Pets must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. Collect and discard their waste in wildlife-proof garbage bins.

Do not feed any wildlife. It is illegal to feed wildlife—this includes littering and leaving food or scented items unattended.

Do not litter. Dispose of garbage or recycling only in wildlife-proof bins or pack out any unwanted items.

Take only photographs. It is illegal to pick flowers, mushrooms, cut down trees, branches, remove rocks, cultural artifacts or otherwise cause damage to natural objects or living things.

Stay out of closed areas. Area closures or activity restrictions are implemented when AREA visitors are at risk or when wildlife require additional protection. Signs indicate the areas CLOSURE impacted.

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Be careful with fire. Fires are permitted only where designated metal fire rings and cook stoves are provided by Parks Canada. Rock rings are prohibited. Never leave fires unattended, and extinguish them completely using the soak, stir, soak method. Do not use deadwood, bark or branches for fuel.

Buy fishing permits. Anglers require a national park fishing permit, available at Parks Canada visitor centres. Provincial licenses are not valid in national parks. National Park Fishing Regulations prohibit lead tackle under 50g and all bait, natural or chemical. Fishing is catch and release only in Banff, except for lake trout in Lake Minnewanka reservoir. For more information, see the Fishing Regulations Summary brochure, available at Parks Canada visitor centres.

Going boating? Motors of all kinds are prohibited on all water bodies except Lake Minnewanka reservoir. Regulations apply for all watercraft launching in Banff National Park including motorboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and inflatables:parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-boating CLEAN off watercraft DRAIN onto land all water DRY watercraft and all equipment from your watercraft, and all gear after every use. including buckets or coolers. completely.

Motorized off-road travel is not permitted.

Firearms are prohibited in national parks. Firearms include pellet guns, bear bangers, bows, slingshots and similar items.

E-bikes (pedal-electric power-assisted bicycles) are only E-bikes are not permitted permitted on roads and select trails in Banff National on any other trails in the Park. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-mountain-biking national park. for more information.

The Canada National Parks Act Park Wardens are responsible for enforcing park regulations as required by the Canada National Parks Act (parkscanada.gc.ca/banffregulations). To report park violations, call 24 hours, 7 days per week: 1-888-927-3367 Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton Lakes 1-877-852-3100 Jasper, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier

Violators will be charged, be required to appear in court, and could pay fines of up to $25 000.

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Winter Adventures

Summer trails become a winter wonderland with the turn of the seasons in Banff National Park. Snow covered pines, white-capped mountains, and wildlife tracks are just a few of the discoveries waiting for you. Come outside and play!

Near the Town of Banff Near the Village of Grab your hiking poles and ice cleats and hike Lake Louise Tunnel Mountain for a beautiful view of the townsite Hop on Roam Public Transit Route 8X to visit Lake and the Bow Valley. On a day with fresh snow, enjoy Louise. At the lake, walk, ski or ice skate and enjoy the views of Cascade and Rundle mountains by the picturesque view of Victoria Glacier. From the snowshoe around frozen Johnson Lake. From the village, view the beautiful frozen river from the seat of over-sized tires of a fat bike, ride to the Cave and a fat bike along the Bow River Loop. Experience the Basin National Historic Site and enjoy its winter charm of the Fairview Loop from a track-set cross- themed exhibits. After your visit, continue on to fi nd country ski trail that runs through open clearings and views of the river and mountains along the beginner- snow-draped woods. Bring your RV and camp year- friendly Marsh Loop. Enjoy the rolling terrain and round in the Lake Louise Trailer campground. For a groomed cross-country ski trails along Spray River spectacular winter view, snowshoe to the Fairview West in the tree-lined river valley. Camp year-round Lookout and feast your eyes on the striking peaks at Tunnel Mountain Village II—bring your RV or enjoy that surround the lake. the season from a tent.

Ask Us About Winter We are here to help. Stop by a Parks Canada visitor centre and plan your winter adventure.

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In case of EMERGENCY, call 911 or satellite phone: 403-762-4506. Cell phone coverage is not reliable throughout the national park. Alberta Road Report: 511 or 1-855-391-9743 / 511.alberta.ca British Columbia Road Report: 1-800-550-4997 / drivebc.ca