Kootenay National Park

What's New?

Highway 93 South Construction

Parks Canada has begun construction of two wildlife underpasses and three kilometers of fenced highway in an area with the highest number of wildlife collisions on Highway 93 South in Kootenay National Park. The underpasses will be completed in September with the fencing installed this fall. Motorists can expect minor delays with alternating single lane traffic throughout the construction season. Wildlife Crossing Project

June 18, 2013


Bighorn Sheep Ram #M645

This spring wildlife researchers marked the passing of a special member of the Radium Bighorn Sheep Herd. Ram #M645 gave us knowledge that will be used for years to come to protect his herd and others like it in Kootenay National Park. What did we learn?

May 23, 2013


Backcountry Avalanche Warning

Parks Canada is issuing a special avalanche warning for Banff, Kootenay and Yoho national parks. Outdoor enthusiasts are strongly recommended to avoid avalanche areas by restricting their travel to simple terrain. More...

April 30, 2013