Bulletins

WHAT:  Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following activity is restricted or prohibited by order of the Superintendent:

Stopping in this 320-metre zone between the ‘stopping is prohibited’ signs.        
WHERE: Highway 1A west of Baker Creek and East of Protection Mountain Campground

 
WHY:

Grizzly bears are frequenting the area in search of food.

·       Stopping creates traffic hazards such as grid lock.

·       Stopping increases danger to wildlife through habituation to people and vehicles.

·       Traffic congestion reduces the escape route for a bear evading passing trains.

 
PENALTY:  Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty   $25 000.

Start date: 2024-04-12

End date: Until further notice