Brief: Mt. Revelstoke campsite and trails closure to trap and collar bear
Campground, some lower-mountain trails in Mt. Revelstoke national park to be closed so staff can trap and relocate a problem bear.
Campground, some lower-mountain trails in Mt. Revelstoke national park to be closed so staff can trap and relocate a problem bear.
Revelstoke's surrounding area sees an increase in wildfire activity over the weekend, and Parks Canada closes parts of Mount Revelstoke National Park to manage active fires.
Parks Canada says a wildfire was detected in Glacier National park Sunday, July 24. The blaze is not a threat to the public, but Parks Canada says motorists should be advised of the fire and only stop their vehicle when it is safe to do so in designated areas.
Parks Canada says smoke from the lower flanks of Mount Revelstoke National Park shouldn't alarm residents and are prescribed burns for wildfire risk reduction.
The Giant Cedars Boardwalk is closed for the 2022 summer season due to substantial damage, and Parks Canada says it is undergoing a planning process to decide if it should be repaired, replaced, or reimagined.
With Revelstoke Search and Rescue issuing warnings and Parks Canada closing backcountry access, exploring the outdoors can bring wildfire risks. As emergency services face longer response times, the message is clear: now is not the time to take any risks.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the consultation process for the future of national parks.
Parks Canada is warning of coyote activity in the Nels Nelson ski jump area.
Parks Canada is working to protect grizzly #49, who is a regular to the park’s summit area
Fire management specialists will ignite brush piles in the Parkway Bend on Mount Revelstoke National Park to determine if conditions are favourable for a prescribed burn