With spring in full swing, it is time to start booking your campsites and Parks Canada is ready. Earlier this year, Parks Canada announced that booking will look different this year as they updated the process of booking so it should go a bit more smoothly than in past years. 

Parks Canada offers many different types of campsites and outdoor experiences. They offer campsites for tents and RVs, or equipped camping if you have the proper gear. There are also sites that have services if you want power, running water or even sewer within your site.

Certain parks also offer shuttles and guided hikes. Parks Canada campsite has lots of different price points so there should be something that works for everyone. Below is a list of launch dates for Parks Canada locations in Alberta. 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023   

  • Backcountry camping Banff, Kootenay & Yoho National Parks 

Thursday, March 23, 2023 

  • Tunnel Mountain 
  • Lake Louise Hard-sided Equipment Only and Soft-sided Tents/Trailers  
  • Johnston Canyon 
  • Two Jack Main and Lakeside 
  • Rampart Creek 
  • Silverhorn Creek 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023   

  • Hidden Lake Guided Hike 

Thursday, March 30, 2023   

  • Astotin Lake 
  • Oster Lake Backcountry 

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