Parks Canada says its sites saw a 13 per cent increase in the number of visitors over the summer while the Canada Strong Pass was in effect.
Parks Canada Sites Saw 13 Percent Spike in Visitors with Canada Strong Pass in Place
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Banff Articles
Hot-Spot Town Expecting J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Says Officials Seeking Other Sources
Officials in some COVID-19 hot spots awaited word on immunization efforts Saturday after learning Health Canada was holding back expected Johnson & Johnson vaccines over safety concerns, while several provinces continued to set new critical care and case count records.
Man Charged After Cougar Harassed with a Slingshot in Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A man is facing two charges after a cougar was allegedly harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park.
U.S. Residents En Route to Alaska via Canada Ticketed for Breaking Health Rules
BANFF, Alta. — American visitors attempting to use a loophole allowing them to travel through Canada on the way to Alaska ran into the long arm of the law in Banff National Park last week.
Concerns Raised as People Crowd Rare White Grizzly in Banff and Yoho Parks
BANFF, Alta. — A wildlife photographer says he’s worried about a rare white grizzly living in mountain parks in Alberta and British Columbia after watching people get too close to it and seeing it run across a highway.
Man from Winnipeg Who Was Hiking Alone Found Dead in Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A hiker has been found dead in Banff National Park. RCMP say the man was hiking alone on Mount Temple Thursday when he was reported overdue by other hikers.
Second Banff Grizzly Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle: Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. — Motorists in Banff National Park are being urged to heed speed limits and report wildlife sightings after the second grizzly bear in three weeks died from a vehicle strike.
Parks Canada Releases Details of Search for Climbers Killed in Banff Avalanche
The treacherous recovery of three world-class climbers in Alberta’s Banff National Park involved a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people, Parks Canada said Monday as it released details of its rescue efforts.
Bodies of Three Mountain Climbers Recovered After Last Week’s Banff Avalanche
BANFF, Alta. — The bodies have been recovered of three renowned mountain climbers who were believed to have been caught in a large avalanche in Banff National Park last week.
One American, 2 Austrian Climbers Presumed Dead After Avalanche in Banff
BANFF, Alta. — Three renowned mountain climbers are presumed dead after an avalanche in Alberta’s Banff National Park.
Parks Canada Worried Spilled Grain from Derailed CP Train Will Attract Grizzlies
Parks Canada is worried spilled grain from a derailed train in Banff National Park will attract hungry grizzly bears to the tracks as they emerge from hibernation in the coming weeks.
Banff’s Sunshine Ski Resort Accepts Site Guidelines Despite Grave Concerns
BANFF, Alta. — An internationally known ski resort in Banff National Park has signed a new lease that includes a plan for future growth — despite having grave concerns with it.
