Deadly Avalanche In Jasper National Park
Two people have died in a spring avalanche on a mountain in Jasper National Park that’s popular with climbers.
- By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2021 2:15am
News in the Parks
La Mauricie National Park Seeks Input On Its Management Plan
Canadians who love La Mauricie National Park have until June 25 to weigh in on its future.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
Jasper Warns Of Bears With Cubs Near Town
Jasper National Park is warning that numerous grizzly and black bears, some with cubs, have been spotted close to town in recent weeks.
- By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2021 2:00am
Fishing In Closed British Columbia Park Area Nets `Significant' Fine
A significant British Columbia court case involving illegal fishing was finalized on April 21 against the commercial master of the vessel Wind Walker.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2021 2:30am
Parks Canada Prepares For Second Season During COVID Pandemic
Get outdoors but follow public health guidance for COVID-19 and stay safe. That’s the message as Parks Canada prepares to kick off its 2021 visitor season over the May long weekend.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2021 2:15am
New Book Celebrates Historic Canadian Castle
For author Moira Dann, the challenge was to consider more than 8,500 treasures in the Craigdarroch Castle collection and then whittle it down to 21 favourites that told important stories in her new book.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
When Yukon Rivers Run Dry
It only took a matter of days for the Slims River, Ä’äy Chù in Southern Tutchone, to reduce from a large glacial river to a mere stream amongst a dusty plain. Four days to be exact. News swirled around the world as yet another sad confirmation of human caused climate change.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:54am
Nova Scotia Parks And Sites Face Service Delays
Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 1 so it can align with provincial measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2021 12:58pm
Waterton To Rebuild Campground Destroyed By Fire
Waterton Lakes National Park is getting $8.7 million ($7.1 million USD) towards the design work and first phase of reconstruction for its Crandell Mountain Campground.
- By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2021 1:01pm
Facelift On Tap For Waterton Lakes Golf Course
As the Waterton Lakes Golf Course is poised to turn 100 next year, its new management team is promising to modernize the historic public course and celebrate its connection to a famous Canadian architect.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
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