Bulletins
Restricted Activity - No Stopping Zone: Olive Lake Area
Issued: May 05, 2021
Ends: June 18, 2021
WHAT: Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, of the Canada National Parks Act, the following activity is restricted or prohibited by order of the Superintendent:
Stopping in this zone, with the exception of: 1) brake check pullouts for vehicles that are legally required to stop for safety checks or 2) designated trailhead parking lots.
WHERE: Highway 93 South from McKay Compound to Settler’s Road turnoff.
WHY: Wildlife, including both grizzly and black bears are frequenting the road side in search of natural food.
-Stopping creates traffic hazards that are dangerous to passing vehicles.
-Stopping increases danger to wildlife through habituation to people and vehicles.
-Traffic congestion can increase the chance of wildlife being struck on the road.
PENALTY: Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act: maximum penalty $25 000.
APPROVED BY: Rick Kubian, Superintendent, Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit
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