Emergency Information

Always check road conditions and know your route before you go. DriveBC is the best resource for highway conditions in British Columbia with live webcams and consistent updates.

Stay up to date on current wildfires with the BC Wildfire App.

Check fire bans and restrictions.

Smoke density in the area can change from day to day, for a first-hand view of the conditions in Golden we recommend visiting the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort's live webcams.

You can also check the smoke forecast with FireSmoke.ca.

The Golden Visitor Centre has free N95 masks to give away. Available while stocks last.

Check Park bulletins for important updates, trail conditions, restrictions, and more. Always check trail conditions before you recreate in the Parks.

Recreation Sites & Trails BC

Yoho National Park

Glacier National Park

Kootenay National Park

Mount Revelstoke National Park

Banff National Park

Jasper National Park

Traveling from community to community in a responsible manner includes mindfulness of what kind of impact you might have on the people, culture, and landscapes that you visit, whether these impacts are positive or negative. Planning ahead to come prepared ensures your experience is positive and that it's respectful to your hosts.

Learn about responsible travel and how you can plan ahead on our responsible travel page.