Jasper National Park is extending the closure of the Lac Beauvert Access Road for vehicles from the Old Fort Point gate to the day-use area until further notice.
Parks Canada says this measure is in response to a grizzly bear and her cubs returning to this valley-bottom habitat area.
“Reducing vehicle traffic will help lower congestion and overall disturbance, which can help the bears from becoming further habituated to humans,” Parks Canada stated in a June 28 update.
The closure is for vehicle access only; visitors can still access Lac Beauvert and Jasper Park Lodge on foot or by bicycle through the area.
Parks Canada advises visitors using the area to make noise, consider travelling in groups, keep pets on a leash at all times, carry bear spray and understand how to use it.
Human food or garbage should not be left unattended.
Visitors are asked to obey posted signage and directions of Parks Canada staff when encountered.
Wildlife interactions concerning activity or dead animals should be reported to Parks Canada Dispatch, available 24 hours a day at 780-852-6155.
