1 Lake Louise Visitor Cen� avoid the crowds. The road closes from tre by Samson Mall early October to late May.
5 minutes from the Village of Lake Louise Note: Larch, Consolation, and Paradise valleys are home to grizzly bears. Hikers E The view here is famous all over the word, so be prepared for crowds. But must be organized in a tight group of four when exploring the region. Parks Canada information: (403) 522- walk a mere half a km along the shore 3833 and you will find your own peace and quiet. Banff / Lake Louise Tourism: (403) 762- 4 Lake Louise Sightseeing 8421 Public parking: left at the Chateau Lake Gondola Louise junction. Exhibits explain the geology and his- tory of the Canadian Rockies. 3 Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks 4.5 km from the Village; (403) 522-3555 2 Lake Louise : the Lake E Gondola runs June to September
15 km (20 min) from the Village E Arrive before 10 am or after 5 pm to Kootenay National Park The park & surrounding areas
Kootenay NaTional Park Established in 1920, this park covers a range of terrain, from the glacial peaks along the Continental Divide to the grassy slopes of the Columbia Valley were cactus is plentiful. Size: 1,406 sq km (543 sq mi) Emergency telephone: 911 Telephone: 250-347-9505 TTY: 1-866-787-6221 For more information, visit www.kootenaynationalpark.com
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1 Kootenay National Park Summer schedule: Located at Vermillion Crossing, you will Visitor Centre May 17 to October 8, 9:00 am – 11 pm find Parks Canada information services. There is no telephone. Winter schedule:
October 9 to May 14, 2008 E May 18 to June 30, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday to Thursday, 12 pm – 9 pm July 1 to September 3, 9 am – 6 pm • Parks Canada Visitor Centre (250-347- Friday and Saturday, 12 pm – 10 pm 9505), Tourism BC and Chamber of September 4 to September 30, 10 am – 5 pm Commerce (250-347-9331) information October 5 to 8, 10 am – 5 pm services B�����anff-W��indemere������������� High� • Friends of Kootenay gift shop way • Exhibits feature Ktunaxa history and 7 Paint Pots culture Speed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph)
This scenic 94 km highway was com- E May 18 to June 21, 9 am - 5 pm pleted in 1922. It was the first motor-
way to cross the Canadian Rockies. June 22 to September 2, 9 am - 7 pm 85 km (1 hr) from Radium September 3 to September 15, 9 am - 5 pm Just a 20 minute walk from the road, September 16 to October 8, 9 am - 4 pm this extraordinary area yields cold, 4 Olive Lake iron-rich mineral springs that bubble up through small pools. Here you will find panels describing the Aboriginal 2 Sinclair Canyon E past as well as the mining history of the region. 13 km (15 minutes) from Radium Take the interpretive trail that borders this clear, shallow lake. 1.5 km from Radium 8 Marble Canyon
With its scenic park entrance just inside the west gate, here you will find the 5 K�������������������ootenay Valley View��� E iron-rich cliffs of the Redwall Fault. Watch for bighorn sheep. point 88 km (1 hour) from Radium
E 3 Radium Hot Springs 9 16 km (20 min) from Radium Continental Divide Pools The interpretive exhibits explain how this breathtaking view has changed E over time.
95 km (1.2 hr) from Radium 3 km de Radium This is the dividing line between the With its canyon setting, the hot springs 6 Pacific and the Atlantic watersheds. boast a spacious facility with both hot Kootenay Park Lodge Here at Vermillion Pass and Fireweed and cool pools. Visitor Centre Trail, you will find a 15 minute interpre- For day spa reservations call: 250-347- tive trail that loops through a mag- 2100 E nificent forest, which was the site of a For cool 25 meter pool schedule call: large wildfire in 1968. 1-800-767-1611 63 km (45 min) from Radium
- 19 - Kootenay National Park Special Programs and Events: · Evening Programs Listen and learn as Parks Canada Interpreters share their intimate knowledge of the area.
· Redstreak Campground Theatre Interpretive programs throughout July and August
· Children’s Programs Let your 6 – 10 year olds enjoy the Junior Naturalist Programs during July and August. Check with the information centre for exact dates and times.
· Roving Interpreters Parks Canada staff are available to answer all questions and share stories at all the major points of interest throughout the park.
For more information, visit www.kootenaynationalpark.com
K O O T E N A Y N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FULL ELEC FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES H-U ONLY TOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Redstreak May 11 - Oct. 8 242 50 38 $25.75-$35.65 2 McLeod Meadows May 18 - Sep. 3 98 $20.80 3 Dolly Varden (winter) Sept. 3 - May 18 7 $14.85 4 Marble Canyon June 22 - Sept. 3 61 $20.80 Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • DIS ACC = disabled access • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted. CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the BLUE campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour web service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE) (12 hr/day) TTY: 1-866-787-6221. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Redstreak Campground Beginning on April 12, 2007, the Campsite Reservation System will accept reservations for stays between June 11 and Sep- tember 3, 2007, inclusive. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour Internet service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RE- SERVE) (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), TTY: 1-866-787-6221
Note on fire season Fire plays an important role in the life of a forest. Fires clear old growth, turning leaves and dead wood into instant fertilizer. With the sun-saturated and nutrient-rich soil being exposed, plants rapidly grow back, providing abundant food for song- birds and wildlife. The burned out standing trees become havens for insects that feed woodpeckers and other small creatures. The also trees provide shelter, nesting sites, and perches for wildlife.
Caution watch for falling trees on trails that lie within burned forest areas. Take heed of posted notices at affected trailheads and take appropriate precautions.
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