Bulletins

Smoking/Vaping of Cannabis and Tobacco

What: Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the following activities are prohibited by order of the Superintendent: 

• Smoking or Vaping of Cannabis
• Smoking or Vaping of Tobacco
  

Where: Radium Hot Springs pools

The closure area encompasses the entire Hot springs site and begins at all access points to the Hot Springs property which are as follows: 

• Pedestrian tunnel access from large parking lot on North side of Highway 93.
• Pedestrian ramp and stair access from the small parking lot on the South side of Highway 93.
• Pedestrian sidewalk and bus drop off area access on the South side of Highway 93.
• Pedestrian footpath access from the large overflow parking lot located to the East of the pool.
• Red Streak trail access via the pedestrian bridge to the South of the pool.

Why: To reduce visitor safety risk, to promote a quality visitor experience and enhance the safety and enjoyment of all public areas at the hot pools.

Note: Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act.

Start date: 2018-10-17 

End date: Until further notice

Approved by:

Melanie Kwong
Superintendent, Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit