Parks Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC More than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries.  The union representing […]

Nestled along a meadow in Jasper’s backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Mountain. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said. “But we didn’t think that we were in any danger.” Vantanajal, his wife and their 13-year-old daughter […]

The fast-moving Jasper, Alta., wildfire was fuelled by a web of extreme conditions that converged into what experts described as a monstrous fire, serving as a disastrous example of what’s become increasingly common across Canada’s boreal forest.  What has happened in Jasper National Park is a “microcosm of what we’re seeing across Western Canada,” said […]

The fires in Jasper are now out, and crews are trying to re-establish some of the infrastructure like power, and water. The wildfire that raged through the town has moved on as well. Some Parks Canada staff who are fighting the fire, are among those who have lost their homes. The devastation in the tourist […]

Though snow is on the ground across Saskatchewan, Parks Canada lets residents know they can soon start reserving spots in the province’s National Parks. Starting on February 4, reservations at Prince Albert and Grasslands National Parks open on February 4 at 8:00 a.m. In the Prince Albert National Park, visitors can make reservations for Beaver […]

Starting Monday, July 13th, the Batoche National Historic Site, and the Motherwell Homestead will reopen with some limited visitor services. In Batoche, visitors will have access to the visitor centre, museum, art gallery and washrooms, interpretive programs, shuttle service Historic church and Caron Home access with guided tour, gift shop, walking trails, including the new […]

Several historic sites in Saskatchewan run by Parks Canada open up on Monday including Fort Walsh, Batoche and the Motherwell Homestead. Parks Canada’s Scott Whiting says due to COVID-19, the experience won’t be like what it should be, but it is still a chance to enjoy the outdoors and the scenery that each attraction provides. […]

Parks Canada announced that all camping, group activities and events at all national parks and heritage sites have been cancelled until May 31st, at the least. The cancellations mean that all visitor services, including reception, information, lockage and mooring, are closed, along with washroom facilities, day use areas and visitor centres. In a statement, Jonathan […]