In Banff National Park's Lake Louise area, visitor numbers rose 31% in a decade, and Parks Canada enacted a Visitor Use Management Plan, including year-round road closure for personal vehicles.

Larch season in Banff National Park's Lake Louise area, from mid-September to early October, attracts significant visitors, raising concerns over overcrowding and wildlife disruption. Visitor numbers have surged by 31% in the past decade, with trail use increasing by 400%. To mitigate these issues, Parks Canada has implemented a Visitor Use Management Plan, including a year-round closure of Moraine Lake Road to personal vehicles, allowing only authorized transport.

October 05, 2024
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