09/01/2026
Book an e-bike tour to experience the Parkway closure with no stress! 😎
https://www.whitemountainadventures.com/johnston-canyon-ebike-hike-tour
Dust off your bikes, buckle your helmet, and bring your bear spray; the Bow Valley Parkway is ready for another season of cycling! 🚴♀️
Beginning tomorrow, September 1st the 17 km section of the Bow Valley Parkway is closed to public vehicles as part of the extended Bow Valley Parkway Cycling Offer.
Here’s what to know ⤵️
🅿️ Start in the Town of Banff and park at the Banff Train Station parking. Ride via Vermilion Lakes Drive + the Legacy Trail connector
🚫 No parking along the Trans-Canada Highway (limited accessible parking at the east entrance). Access remains available:
• Johnston Canyon trail & campground via Castle Junction
• Western section (Johnston Canyon to Lake Louise) remains open to vehicles year-round
🎒Services are limited. Be sure to bring food, water, layers and bike repair tools
🦌 Respect wildlife! Give animals plenty of space, stay on trail and respect all closures. Make sure you carry bear spray, have it easily accessible and know how to use it. Report wildlife encounters to Banff Dispatch: 403-762-1470
Find more information on the Bow Valley Parkway Cycling experience here: https://ow.ly/Fc5U50ZBWCh
