Place
National Park
Kootenay National Park
BC · CAPark map
Explore roads, trails, and places
Places
Places in Kootenay
Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places
Trails
Trails in Kootenay
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails
Challenging
Rockwall Trail
Big-wall limestone, glaciers, and meadows on a demanding multi-pass trek
Moderate
Helmet/Tumbling Trail
Alpine pass between Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek with big views
Challenging
Numa Pass Trail
Big Rockwall views via a steep, rewarding climb to a high pass
Challenging
Floe Lake
Big alpine views and a blue glacial lake after stout switchbacksWildlife
Wildlife in Kootenay
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
Sighting mapWhere to look
Grizzly Bear
Ursus arctos horribilisReports peak in the evening, around 8 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Black Bear
Ursus americanusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Elk
Cervus canadensisReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Moose
Alces alcesReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Caution
Sinclair Canyon construction causing access restrictions and delays
Parks Canada says the Sinclair Canyon Project is ongoing on Highway 93S through October 2026. Pedestrian sidewalk access from the Lower Juniper Trail parking area to Sinclair Canyon is closed, sidewalks on both sides of the highway through Sinclair Canyon are closed, and some nearby parking/pullout areas are closed. Motorists should expect single-lane alternating traffic and significant delays, especially at peak times. The Village of Radium Hot Springs and the Radium Hot Springs pools remain open.Official detailsClosure
