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:

Travelling on the McArthur Creek trail, from
McArthur Pass to the Ottertail trail junction,
requires a permit. Permits are available at the Yoho
Visitor Center. Two permits per week may be issued
during this period. Hiking parties must be in a group
of four or more. The maximum distance between
two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and
should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by
the physical surroundings.

WHERE:

McArthur Creek Valley
The area encompassed by the following UTM NAD
83 z11 coordinates:
541994/5681354, 542652/5680838,
543903/5680758, 543945/5686187,
545133/5688129, 544226/5688655, and
541994/5686791. Refer to map.

WHY:

Protect important grizzly bear habitat, and
wildlife corridors. Reduce human/bear conflicts.

PENALTY:

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

Start date: 202-08-15
End date: 2024-11-30