In the small fraction of the park affected by these closures wildlife activity has a higher priority than our recreational activities. Human activity on roads and trails has significant negative impacts on adjacent wildlife habitat. As more and more visitors use the park, managing human use so as to maintain areas of effective wildlife habitat is necessary for the long term survival of a healthy, self-sustaining, wild ecosystem. The following is not a complete listing of affected areas. The following are legal closures under the National Parks Act.
Violators are subject to charges.
Middle Springs Wildlife Corridor Year-round closure to protect an important wildlife travel corridor adjacent to the town of Banff. Wildlife crossing structures along the Trans Canada Highway are vital to wildlife. Wary wildlife avoids crossing structures frequented by humans. Minnewanka Loop Road Nov. 15 to Apr. 15. The western portion of the loop is closed to secure an important winter wildlife travel corridor.