Wildlife Welcome to the Bow Valley Parkway – one of ’s most naturally and Although the mountains are generally a harsh historically rich areas. place for wildlife to live, the Bow Valley Parkway sits at a lower elevation on the sunny side of Winding its way through sun-speckled forest, the valley, making it prime habitat. Here, water the Bow Valley Parkway provides visitors with a is abundant, winter snows are shallow and the scenic, convenient and leisurely route between warmth and lushness of summer produces Banff and Lake Louise, and a quieter alternative diverse vegetation. to the Trans- Highway.

Keep a sharp eye on the roadside slopes! Open year-round, 48 kilometres of paved road Year-round, you may see elk, moose, bighorn showcase interesting roadside pull-offs and sheep, mule deer and wolves, while summer superb views, from flower-filled meadows to the provides you with a rare opportunity to see black multi-tiered pinnacles of . The bears and grizzly bears. rich habitat here also makes it one of Banff’s best locations to see wildlife!

Bighorn sheep For additional information about the Bow Valley Whether you want a scenic excursion, a delicious Parkway, contact one of our visitor centres or meal in a quaint bistro, or a place to spend the visit us online at www.parkscanada.ca/banff. night, the Bow Valley Parkway is always worth the visit.

Banff Visitor Centre 224 Banff Avenue, Town of Banff Phone: 403.762.1550 Email: [email protected]

A. Athwal Lake Louise Visitor Centre Village of Lake Louise, next to the Samson Mall The BOW VALLEY Phone: 403.522.3833 Wildlife Safety Email: [email protected] Parkway

When viewing wildlife: Banff’s Heritage Drive

• Respect the slower speed limits to keep

animals safe from collisions. Athwal A. • Be mindful of stopping suddenly on the road. Pull over where it is safe to do so, use your hazard lights, and avoid creating “wildlife jams” by promptly moving on. Backswamp Day-use Area

P. Zizka P. A. Athwal A. • Keep a respectful distance from wildlife; Banff Lake Louise Tourism/P. Zizka

observe and photograph from the safety of A. Athwal Did you know that the Bow Valley Parkway was your car. Never approach or feed wildlife. the original road linking Banff and Lake Louise in the early 1900s? Moose Meadows Johnston Canyon Activities and Sightseeing • Remnants of the 1993 prescribed burn demonstrate the importance of fire to Driving or cycling the Bow Valley Parkway is forest health and the regeneration of a great experience unto itself. Enjoy outdoor important ecosystems. activities and roadside pull-offs that make this • Johnston Canyon is a natural attraction for alternate route unique: year-round enjoyment, featuring a powerful, • Interpretive displays and marked pull-offs thundering canyon in summer and stunning P. ZizkaP. provide the chance to discover more about frozen waterfalls in winter. Zizka Tourism/P. Louise Lake Banff the landscape, wildlife and history of Banff • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, National Park. cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and camping! Accommodation • Scenic viewpoints, open meadows and picnic Inquire at Parks Canada’s Visitor Centres for trail Campground areas provide opportunities to appreciate the guides and brochures. Picnic area landscape, see wildlife, and relax along the way. Point of interest Did you know that the Bow Valley Parkway is also a Trans-Canada Highway continuation of the Banff Legacy Trail linking Banff 93S Hwy 93 S and Lake Louise as a cycling route? Corral Morant’s 1A Bow Valley Parkway Lake Creek Curve Travel restriction Louise (March 1 to June 25) Cory Pass Trail Baker 0 3 6 Banff

Creek ZizkaP. Protection kilometres Mountain Johnston N Storm Castle Canyon Mountain Mountain Sawback Fireside 1A

1A Muleshoe Kootenay Castle National Park 93S Junction

Services and Amenities

Johnston Canyon Resort Zizka P. Visitors exploring the Bow Valley Parkway will find The parkway is open year-round! During the everything they need to stay and explore longer! spring (March 1 to June 25) when the habitat in this area is crucial to the health and survival • Accommodations include modern campsites of wildlife, the 17-kilometre eastern section, and some of Banff’s oldest and most between the Trans-Canada Highway/Bow Valley traditional lodging. Parkway interchange and Johnston Canyon • Dining options range from grab-and-go Campground is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. snack bars to cafes to charming bistro-style only. After these hours, visitors requiring access dining rooms. to services and amenities must use the Trans- • Additional amenities include a gas station, Canada Highway (#1) at Castle Junction. liquor and grocery store and various gift shops. See on map.

Castle Mountain Campground P. Zizka P.