Banff National Park

Parks Canada’s federal infrastructure investment program

Parks Canada will invest $3 billion over 5 years to support infrastructure improvements within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada. This historic investment supports conservation while promoting visitor experience and making our infrastructure safer and more appealing to visitors.

A significant amount of Parks Canada’s existing highway infrastructure assets require action now, and the paving projects, rock and slope stabilisation, and rehabilitation of bridges planned as part of this historic investment will ensure safe and reliable roads while protecting the ecological and cultural integrity of our national treasures; the continued flow of commercial goods through these vital East-West corridors; and an improved visitor experience for the almost five million visitors to the mountain national parks each year.

As one of the largest federal custodians, Parks Canada manages a variety of real property and infrastructure assets. In Banff National Park, the infrastructure portfolio is wide-ranging and includes assets such as highways, bridges, contemporary and historic buildings, trails, campgrounds, water and wastewater treatment facilities, visitor centres and operations compounds.

Lake Louise Park and Ride

A westbound acceleration lane will be added at this location to allow for safer left hand turning from the parking lot and merging onto the Trans-Canada Highway.

• Location: 8 km east of the Village of Lake Louise
  
• Estimated Completion: June 2020
  
• Traffic Impacts: Monday to Saturday during daylight hours. No work on long weekends. Expect speed reductions, occasional lane closures and delays up to 20 minutes in peak periods. Access to the parking lot will be maintained.

Slope repairs

Rehabilitation to prevent slope erosion.

• Location: 8 km west of Castle Junction
  
• Estimated Completion: May 2020
  
• Traffic Impacts: Work underway 7 days per week during daylight hours. No work on long weekends. Expect speed reductions, occasional lane reductions and delays up to 20 minutes in peak periods.

Bow Valley Parkway pavement rehabilitation

Routine maintenance and repairs to improve motorist safety.

• Location: From Castle Junction west to Whitehorn Drive
  
• Estimated dates: May 19 to June 5, 2020 – Castle Junction to Baker Creek; May 22 to June 5 – Baker Creek to Whitehorn Drive
  
• Traffic impacts: Work underway 7 days per week during daylight hours. No work on long weekends. Expect speed reductions, occasional single lane alternating traffic and delays up to 20 minutes.

Boom Lake Eastbound Brake Check

The eastbound brake check will be expanded to improve the layout of the location and accommodate commercial transport.

• Location: Highway 93 South, 1 km east of Boom Lake day use area
  
• Estimated Dates: June to November 2020
  
• Traffic Impacts: Work underway 7 days per week during daylight hours. No work on long weekends. Expect speed reductions, occasional lane reductions and delays up to 20 minutes in peak periods.

Pavement Rehabilitation and Maintenance

Routine maintenance and repairs to improve motorist safety.

• Location: various sections
  
• Estimated Dates: June to September 2020
  
• Traffic Impacts: Work underway 7 days per week during daylight hours. No work on long weekends. Expect speed reductions, occasional single lane alternating traffic and delays up to 20 minutes in peak periods.

Nigel Creek bridge rehabilitation

To replace aging infrastructure and improve motorist safety.

• Location: Highway 93N, 30 km north of Saskatchewan River Crossing
  
• Estimated dates: May to November 2020
  
• Traffic impacts: Work underway 7 days per week during daylight hours. No work on long weekends. Expect speed reductions, occasional single lane alternating traffic and delays up to 20 minutes in peak periods. 

Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway areas

Note: Moraine Lake Road remains closed until further notice. Lake Louise Drive remains open.

Lake Louise Drive – Estimated completion end of June 2020 – Traffic lights are being installed on the westbound exit ramp to Lake Louise and at the first four-way stop on Lake Louise Drive and Village Road. No significant disruptions are expected. As always, motorists should plan ahead for potential delays during peak periods. The traffic lights will help reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety. Traffic flagging may still be required during peak periods.

Moraine Lake Restrooms – Estimated completion August 2020 – New restrooms will be installed at Moraine Lake this year. Temporary restrooms will be provided. 

Peyto Lake and Bow Summit – Estimated completion August 2021 – The entire Peyto Lake day use area is closed for rehabilitation until late 2020. Entry is strictly prohibited to allow work to proceed efficiently and safely. It will not be possible to see Peyto Lake in 2020. We encourage visitors to take this opportunity to explore other Parks Canada places.

• Peyto Lake – Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Louise Visitor Centre – Estimated completion TBD – New interior displays are being designed for the Lake Louise Visitor Centre to welcome and serve visitors. Timelines are to be determined. Structural renovations are complete and the restrooms are open.

Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway areas

Moraine Lake Restrooms – Estimated completion August 2020 – New restrooms will be installed at Moraine Lake this year. Temporary restrooms will be provided.

Peyto Lake and Bow Summit – Estimated completion August 2021 – The entire Peyto Lake day use area will be closed for rehabilitation from late spring 2020 until winter 2020. Entry is strictly prohibited to allow work to proceed efficiently and safely. It will not be possible to see Peyto Lake in 2020. We encourage visitors to take this opportunity to explore other Parks Canada places.

• Peyto Lake – Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Louise Visitor Centre – Estimated completion TBD – New interior displays are being designed for the Lake Louise Visitor Centre to welcome and serve visitors. Timelines are to be determined. Structural renovations are complete and the restrooms are open.

Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway areas

Hamlet of Lake Louise – Estimated completion November 2020 – Excavation to replace aging water and sewer pipes in the Lake Louise village will take place on Sentinel Road and Pipestone roads. Traffic flow will be maintained at all times but delays are possible.

• Visiting Lake Louise

Peyto Lake and Bow Summit – Estimated completion August 2021 – The entire Peyto Lake day use area will be closed for rehabilitation from late spring 2020 until winter 2020. Entry is strictly prohibited to allow work to proceed efficiently and safely. It will not be possible to see Peyto Lake until August 2021. We encourage visitors to take this opportunity to explore other Parks Canada places.

• Peyto Lake – Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Louise Visitor Centre – Estimated completion TBD – New interior displays are being designed for the Lake Louise Visitor Centre to welcome and serve visitors. Timelines are to be determined. Structural renovations are complete and the restrooms are open.