News in the Parks

How Banff Is Saving Westslope Cutthroat Trout

“Fish are hard — they’re not as exciting as bear and bison and some of the rare birds we’re trying to save,” admits Parks Canada aquatic specialist Shelley Humphries. But she has a conservation success story to tell about westslope cutthroat trout in Banff National Park that she hopes people will listen to.

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

Miette Road Closure Will Benefit Cyclists, Walkers

After Miette Hot Springs shuts down Oct. 10 in Jasper National Park, the Miette Road will close its main gates to visitor traffic creating a quieter road for cycling or walking.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2022 2:45am

Prince Edward Island's Fragile Dunes Damaged By Fiona

Post-tropical storm Fiona has damaged the dunes of Prince Edward Island National Park, causing erosion to the dunes and areas inland from the dunes up to and including some roadways and paved trails.

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By NPT Staff - October 1st, 2022 11:45pm

Jasper Wildfire Will Be Allowed To Spread For Ecological Benefits

The western flank of the Chetamon wildfire in Jasper National Park will be allowed to spread because of ecological benefits.

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By NPT Staff - September 28th, 2022 2:45am

Moose Hunting Season Begins In Gros Morne National Park

The moose population management program in Gros Morne National Park is now open and runs to Jan. 29.

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By NPT Staff - September 26th, 2022 2:45am

Nova Scotia's Kejimkujik To Close As Hurricane Fiona Approaches

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and Kejimkujik Seaside will temporarily close beginning at noon on Friday as Hurricane Fiona approaches Nova Scotia.

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2022 9:15am

Vigilance Required As Bears Remain In Jasper Townsite

Parks Canada staff have successfully trapped a black bear family that had frequently accessed food sources in the Jasper townsite within Jasper National Park.

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By NPT Staff - September 20th, 2022 7:53am

Crews Change For Jasper National Park Wildfire

A new incident management team has taken over for the Chetamon wildfire in Jasper National Park and firefighters heading on days off have been replaced by new crews from other Parks Canada locations.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2022 2:45am

Jasper's Wildfire Continues But Visitors Welcomed Back

Parks Canada is welcoming visitors back to Jasper National Park now that transmission power has been restored to the townsite of Jasper and outlying areas and Whistlers Campground.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2022 2:45am

Jasper Relies On Generators During Wildfire

Jasper National Park and the Municipality of Jasper are experiencing significant challenges caused by the Chetamon Mountain wildfire and damage to electric powerlines.

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By NPT Staff - September 9th, 2022 12:01pm

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