Please be advised that there will construction and BLASTING activities to support the Cougar Creek Flood Project. To ensure visitor safety around the construction site, Alberta Parks is closing the access to Cougar Creek canyon for all recreational uses. In addition, the Lady MacDonald Trail will be closed during blasting.

The area closure will include:

Cougar Creek Canyon from the junction of Montane Trail and Lady MacDonald Trail upstream for approximately 1 km.

Lady MacDonald Trail is CLOSED.

Montane Trail and Horseshoe Trail are OPEN.

Please follow direction on construction signage and fencing.

The closure will be effective: August 4, 2020 until further notice.

Visitors looking for alternatives to Cougar Creek canyon may consider Ha Ling, Grassi Lakes, Heart Creek or Grotto Canyon.