Know Before You Go
This page is a resource for you to check for major events before you travel.
FOR ALL DRIVERS:
Highway #1 – Up-to-date information on the TransCanada Highway construction
During the daytime, throughout the summer, the highway through the Canyon will remain fully open and free of interruptions, other than momentary traffic control for turning vehicles. Overnight, interruptions may range from 20 minute stoppages to 8 hour closures. The closures will require significant advance notice.
Construction information line: 1-844-815-6111
Construction Calendar
GetintoBC.com
KickingHorseCanyon.ca
CURRENT ADVISORIES:
CAMPFIRE BAN
Effective June 30, 2021, campfires are prohibited throughout the province of BC.
More Information|
News Release
National Parks – Campfire ban for Glacier, Kootenay, Yoho & Mt. Revelstoke
WILDFIRE INFO – There are 7 WILDFIRES OF NOTE for the region:
Akokli Creek – 7 km from Boswell
Bill Nye Mountain – 7 km SE of Wasa
Cultus Creek – 35 km SE of Nelson
Michaud Creek – 21 km S of Edgewood
Mineral Creek – 25 km SW of Invermere
Octopus Creek – 11 km S of Fauquier
Trozzo Creek – 7.5 km NE of Winlaw
EVACUATION ALERTS / ORDERS –
Regional District of East Kootenay
Regional District of Central Kootenay
- MORE INFORMATION LINKS:
Check BC Wildfire Service for wildfires of note, fire bans and restrictions. - Interactive Maps and News Releases:
BC Government Wildfire Status
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo - Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Preparedness Guide
BC’S RESTART PLAN – Step 3 – Enjoy recreational travel Canada-wide.
For more information, link to BC’s Restart Plan.
The Canada / US border remains closed for recreational travel until at least early-August, 2021.
Information links:
BC’s Restart Plan
Destination BC COVID-19 update
HelloBC.com – Know Before You Go
ExploreBC.com
Information links for developments in COMMUNITIES and PARKS:
Arrow Slocan Tourism
Cranbrook Tourism
Creston Valley Tourism
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Destination Castlegar
Invermere-Panorama / Panorama Mountain Resort
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism / Whitewater Ski Resort
Tourism Revelstoke / Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Tourism Fernie / Fernie Alpine Resort
Tourism Golden / Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Tourism Kimberley / Kimberley Alpine Resort
Tourism Radium
Tourism Rossland / RED Mountain Resort
BC Parks
National Parks
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks
- Check DriveBC.ca for major road events such as delays, closures and suggested detours:
DriveBC.ca
Highway Webcams
ShiftintoWinter.ca
Winter Driving – Province of BC
Twitter: @DriveBC - For general information updates, evacuation alerts and orders:
Regional District of East Kootenay
RDEK Evacuation Emergency Info
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Regional District of Columbia Shuswap - Emergencies in BC, including evacuation alerts and orders:
EmergencyInfoBCGov.bc.ca
Twitter: @EmergencyInfoBC - Check BC Wildfire Service for wildfires of note, fire bans and restrictions.
- Interactive Maps and News Releases:
BC Government Wildfire Status
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo - Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Preparedness Guide
- The River Forecast Centre analyses snow pack, assesses seasonal water supply and flood risk, and predicts flows in British Columbia’s rivers and streams:
Flood Warnings and Advisories
Flood Preparedness Guide - Parks:
BC Provincial Parks – wildfire notices
BC Provincial Parks – COVID-19 notices
National Parks bulletins - Recreation Sites and Trails BC offers alerts, closures, warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreation trails, including campfire bans and forest use restrictions.
SitesandTrails.bc.ca
Recreation Sites & Trails closures
BCFireInfo.for.gov.bc.ca
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo