News in the Parks

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Announces Details Of 2023 Season

Canada’s only national historic site commemorating ranching is open for the season. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site — an hour south of Calgary near Longview — is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 30.

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By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2023 2:45am

Gros Morne National Park Announces Two-Month Road Closure

A road in Gros Morne National Park will be closed until July 15 to allow for the replacement of the town of Rocky Harbour water line.

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By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2023 2:45am

Kirkfield Lift Lock Launches Season With Single-Chamber Lockages

Parks Canada is advising boaters on the Trent-Severn Waternway National Historic Site that expedited single-chamber lockages will be in place at the Kirkfield Lift Lock site for the beginning of this year’s season.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2023 2:45am

Canada’s Most Visited National Parks And Sites For 2022/2023

The good news is that visitation is finally rebounding at Canada’s national parks and sites. The bad — but unsurprising — news is that visitation hasn’t quite recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Those are two key takeways from Parks Canada’s newly released attendance data from 2022-23.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:55am

Taking The McAfee Knob Shuttle To Virginia's Appalachian Trail Hotspot

Before my first giddy moment alone on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Virginia, I stood in a parking lot across from the trailhead studying a stern sign and feeling anxious.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 29th, 2024 2:34pm

Gros Morne Protects Young Wildlife With Annual Closure

The summit of Gros Morne Mountain, which includes the Summit Trail, is closed to Gros Morne National Park visitors from May 1 to June 29 to protect wildlife during critical weeks of reproduction and growth.

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By NPT Staff - May 16th, 2023 2:45am

Prescribed Fires Planned For Jasper National Park

Parks Canada is planning two prescribed fires in Jasper National Park this year at Douglas-fir Hillsides and the Southdesk.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2023 2:45am

Parks Canada Destinations Play Critical Role In Tourism Industry

Parks Canada administers 224 protected places that are close to 600 neighbouring communities and include some of the world’s most iconic tourism destinations, like Banff National Park and Gros Morne National Park.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2023 2:45am

Banff Road Closures Will Benefit Cyclists

Banff National Park has launched the second year of the Bow Valley Parkway Cycling Pilot.

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By NPT Staff - May 9th, 2023 2:45am

Online Survey Launched For Abbot Pass Heritage Place

Parks Canada has launched an online survey to ask people what should be remembered about Abbot Pass Hut National Historic Site.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2023 2:45am

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