Bulletins
Information bulletin: Drive with extra caution
Issued: October 02, 2019
Ends: February 25, 2020
Fall and winter are stunning times to view the landscape and wildlife at Elk Island National Park. While driving through the park is one of the easiest ways to spot wildlife, shorter days with reduced sunlight increases the risk of wildlife collisions.
• Watch out for wildlife. Wildlife that become comfortable around people and places, like roadsides, are at greater risk of being struck by vehicles. Bison are especially difficult to spot at night and often linger on roadways.
• Be aware of wildlife on roadways especially at dawn and dusk when animals are most active and low light can make them difficult to see. Large animals such as bison and elk with dark brown colouring can blend into the landscape in low light.
• Watch for cyclists, joggers and roller skiers. They may be difficult to see, especially at dawn and dusk.
Review all driving safety tips before each adventure.
For more information call Elk Island Visitor Centre at 780-922-5790
To report an incident call Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100
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