High bear activity forces trail closures in Banff, Lake Louise
CBC News | Posted: June 5, 2015 1:52 AM | Last Updated: June 5, 2015
Portion of Legacy Trail closed because of a feeding grizzly
If the weather forecast is right, it's shaping up to be a great weekend for camping and outdoor activities, but be prepared for a number of trail closures because of high bear activity in the Banff and Lake Louise area.
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Parks Canada has posted a list on its website, which includes some areas around the Banff townsite because of a grizzly bear. The closure affects Vermilion Lakes Road and the Second and Third Vermilion Lakes on the north side of the Bow River.
The popular Legacy Trail is also closed from the west end of the Vermilion Lakes Road to where it connects with the Trans-Canada Highway, where Parks Canada says a grizzly bear is feeding on a seasonal fish.
Fenland Trail, 40 Mile Creek, Echo Creek, and First Vermilion Lake remain open.
Fines are as much as $25,000 for those who venture into closed or restricted areas.