Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
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As of August 25, 2008:
- Trail Conditions
- All trails are clear of snow with the exception of the Hind Hut approach
- The Simpson Creek approach via Surprise Creek and Ferro Pass has been cleared of deadfall. However, the burned section through Kootenay National Park may pose some tree hazards.
- There is a clear trail from Sunshine Meadows through Porcupine Campground and Og Lake.
- The Naiset Huts, Magog Rim, Og Lake and Mitchell Meadows campgrounds
have had several upgrades in the last two years including:
- new cooking shelters
- new picnic tables
- every tent pad has new cribbing and fresh new gravel
- new outhouses
- trail improvements
- Public feedback on these works is appreciated!
- Several grizzly bears have been seen this summer near the core area. Also near Sunshine Village and Citadel Pass.
- The bugs are fading fast, larch will be changing colours in another couple of weeks!
- Please note that fires are prohibited within the core area of the park.
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Park Info
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a magnificent place of shimmering lakes, glistening glaciers, sky scrapping peaks and sun-dappled alpine meadows. World renowned Mount Assiniboine, at an elevation of 3,618 metres, is situated along the continental divide near the south east corner of the park and has defined mountain splendour in the Canadian Rockies for over 100 years.
No roads penetrate this unspoiled wilderness, with trails providing the only land access. Camping, hiking, mountain climbing and viewing spectacular mountain scenery are the main activities here, as well as fishing, horseback riding, and ski touring in winter.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Park Size: 39,050 hectares
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General Visitor Information
Visitor Safety:
Persons visiting Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park are reminded that the park is a wilderness area, without supplies or equipment of any kind. All arrangements for supplies and transportation must be made beforehand.
All park visitors should wear strong waterproofed, lug-soled boots and carry a daypack with raingear, extra warm clothing and food. Weather conditions can change suddenly in this area and lightning storms with hail and snow are common in summer. For overnight trips a sleeping bag, ground pad, waterproof tent or bivouac bag and lightweight stove are essential.
Only experienced climbers practiced in crevasse rescue and properly roped should venture onto snowfields and glaciers.
Winter visitors to the park should always ski with a partner. It is recommended that winter visitors be familiar with standards of avalanche safety.
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Location
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is located west of the British Columbia-Alberta border 48 km southwest of Banff. The park is roughly triangular in shape. The apex of this triangle is at the junction of the boundaries of Banff National Park, which forms the eastern boundary, and Kootenay National Park, which marks the boundary to the west. The southern boundary follows the height of land above Daer Creek and Extension Creek from Kootenay National Park to the Mitchell River, then easterly to Banff National Park and the Continental Divide. The most popular hiking trails to the core area of the park start from Kootenay National Park to the west, and from Spray Lakes via Bryant Creek (Banff National Park) located south of Canmore, from Sunshine Meadows west of the Banff townsite, in Banff National Park, Alberta.
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Map / Brochure
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Park Map (PDF - updated June 2008)
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Reservations
During the summer, walk-in campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations:
Visitors can make reservations for the Naiset Huts and the Hind Hut through the Mount Assiniboine Lodge. Phone: (403) 678-2883 or fax (403) 678-4877. Reservations for the Naiset Cabins are recommended in the summer and are MANDATORY in the winter. The Naiset Cabins are $15 per night per person. There is a non-refundable reservation fee of $5.00 per night to a maximum of $15.00 for three nights or more per reservation. For campers who wish to stay at these huts on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend you bring a tent in case they are full.
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
Banff National Park offers several campgrounds and a primitive sleeping shelter along Bryant Creek for backcountry visitors on their way to Mount Assiniboine via the Bryant Creek, Brewster Creek or Sunshine Meadows/Citadel Pass trails. Visitors staying in the Bryant Creek Shelter or camping in Banff National Park are required to have a backcountry permit and all other necessary permits before they start their trip. Visitors can reserve a backcountry permit and obtain up to date trail information for Banff National Park at (403) 762-1556. Trail reports and detailed backcountry trip planning information for Banff are also available on the Banff National Park website at www.pc.gc.ca/banff
Campsite reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.
Group Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.
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Activities Available At This Park
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Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
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Facilities Available At This Park
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Cabins / Huts / Yurts | |
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
There are a number of rustic cabins located in the more outlying areas of Mount Assiniboine Park. Click here for the full listing of these cabins and campgrounds.
Naiset Cabin and Hind Hut Fee:
Naiset Cabin and Hind Hut Fee:
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Pit or Flush Toilets | |
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There are approximately 75 wilderness, walk-in campsites in this park.
During the summer, camp sites are on first-come, first-served. During the summer and winter months, visitors can make reservations for the Hind Hut and Naiset Huts by contacting Mount Assiniboine Lodge. Campsites available are: Lake Magog in the core area, Porcupine Camp near Citadel Pass, Mitchell Meadows, Rock Isle Lake and Simpson River. Police Meadows and Surprise Cabins are not available for public use during the fall hunting season. When toilets are not available, bury human waste at least six inches in soil and 30 metres from water. Register a trip itinerary with friends, check in and check out. When practical, use impacted campsites; otherwise practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics. Campers who wish to stay at the huts, do so on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend you bring a tent in case the huts are full.
For more information on camping, click here.
For a detailed listing of cabins and campgrounds, click here.
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