Lake Louise – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the completion of an approximately $12 million investment in improvements to infrastructure in the Lake Louise Area. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, located within Banff National Park, are among the most recognized and visited destinations in Canada, drawing millions of visitors each …
Paulatuk – National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk. The management plan for Tuktut Nogait National Park was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every ten years, …
Jasper – Hundreds of Jasper homeowners are navigating the choices for rebuilding their homes after the Jasper Wildfire ignited structures in the town of Jasper in July 2024. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting residents as they rebuild, working side-by-side with the Municipality of Jasper. Ministerial Lead for Jasper Recovery, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
Jasper – This week, some of the most visited places in Jasper National Park are reopening! Visitor experiences that have reopened since the Jasper Wildfire Complex required closing the entire park include: Miette Hot Springs, the Columbia Icefields, Sunwapta Falls, Pyramid Lake, Athabasca Falls, Old Fort Point and Lake Annette. Randy Boissonnault, as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official …
Gatineau – Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the historic and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as the special relationships Indigenous peoples have with ancestral lands, waters, and ice. Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut, and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister …
This serial property comprised of eight distinct heritage locations is a living record of a period of profound change and upheaval for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in with the onset of colonial expansion Gatineau – During yesterday’s proceedings at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tr’ondëk-Klondike, located in the homeland of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in in northwestern Canada, was inscribed …
Wildfire evacuees welcome to access national parks and stay free of charge Gatineau – Canada continues to experience an unprecedented wildfire season with thousands of Canadians being impacted with widespread evacuations, loss of personal property, and damage to critical infrastructure. As all levels of government work together to respond to the ongoing wildfire situation, wildfire management specialists and other critical …
Kuujjuaq – Indigenous Guardians are the “eyes and ears on the ground” in Indigenous territories, and a unique example of reconciliation in action. They monitor ecological health, maintain cultural sites, and protect sensitive areas and species, while strengthening the social and cultural ties of their communities. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting leading indigenous-led conservation initiatives as part …
Parks Canada partners with organizations to employ youth across Canada to protect natural and cultural heritage Gatineau – Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. By encouraging young people to discover and connect with these incredible natural and cultural places, we can inspire the next generation of …
