Controlled access zone and air restrictions
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Map of the Kananaskis area where the controlled access zone will be established.
Controlled access zone
- To ensure the safety and security of all participants and the community, a controlled access zone (CAZ) will be established around key Summit venues from June 10 to June 18, 2025.
- The areas affected are the following:
- Northern boundary: No unauthorized vehicles will be permitted past the Mount Lorette Ponds, south along Highway 40.
- Western boundary: There will be a heavy security presence along the eastern slope of Highway 742. While motorists can use Highway 742, all hiking trails along the eastern slope will be closed. Trails west of Highway 742 will be open.
- Southern boundary: No unauthorized vehicles will be permitted past the Galatea Creek parking lot, north along Highway 40.
- Eastern boundary: The eastern boundary of the CAZ will extend along the eastern mountain ridgeline of the Kananaskis Valley.
- Accreditation is mandatory for everyone who wants to access the CAZ during the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit. We will work closely with businesses to ensure the process is as straightforward as possible.
- There will be two access points to the Kananaskis Village secure zone via Highway 40.
- The north vehicle screening area will be about 18 kilometers south of the Highway 40 and Highway 1 junction, near the Mount Lorette ponds.
- The south vehicle screening area will be about 10 kilometers south of the north vehicle screening area.
- Access to this zone will be restricted to authorized personnel, residents, and businesses. The Public is asked to try their best to stay away from these high security points. Specific details on access points and credentials will be shared closer to the event.
- Measures are being put in place to ensure minimal disruption to residents and businesses within the zone, including:
- Temporary permits for access to homes and workplaces;
- Clear signage and staffed checkpoints to facilitate smooth entry and exit; and,
- Provisions to accommodate emergency services and essential deliveries.
- In addition to the closure of the CAZ, there will be closures at the following locations:
- March 10 to July 31: Kovach Pond day use areas
- April 22 to July 30: Nakiska Ski area
- May 20 to June 20: Troll Falls day use area
- June 6 to June 20: Mount Lorette Ponds, Beaver Ponds and Galatea day use areas
- June 1 to June 20: The Highwood Pass (Highway 40 from Highwood Junction to the Kananaskis Lakes Trail Junction) will be closed to vehicle traffic
- June 10 to June 18: Kananaskis Village common area, Kananaskis Outfitters and Skyridge Glamping
Note
These dates are subject to change as planning progresses. We will provide updates if any adjustments are made.
Trails, trailheads and day use areas impacted
Map of the trailheads impacted by the controlled access zone.
- The CAZ will have an impact on trails, trailheads and day use areas. Some will be closed, while others will remain open, but only up to the CAZ boundary. Below is the list of trails, trailheads and day use areas:
- Open up to the CAZ
- Three Sisters Parkway
- Mount Lougheed Viewpoint
- McGillivray Creek Trailhead
- Heart Creek Trailhead
- Quaite Valley Trailhead
- Barrier Lake
- Stoney Trail
- Wasootch Ridge Trailhead
- Sawmill Trailhead
- Chester Lake Trailhead
- Closed
- Rummel Pass Trail
- Rummel Ridge Trail
- Buller Pass Trail
- Sparrowhawk Trail
- Read's Tower Route
- Mount Bogart Route
- Spencer Creek Trail
- Little Lougheed Trail
- Spurling Creek
- West Wind Pass Trail
- High Rockies Trail
- Mount Lorette Ponds
- Galatea Day Use / Trailhead
- Open up to the CAZ
Air restrictions
- To ensure the security of the Summit, temporary airspace restrictions will be enforced over the event area during the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit.
- These temporary restrictions will apply to all unauthorized aircrafts, including drones, within the designated no-fly zone.
- The exact boundaries and timeframe for these restrictions will be communicated to the public and aviation stakeholders well in advance.
- We are working closely with Transport Canada and other aviation partners to ensure that these measures are clearly understood and do not unnecessarily impact essential air services.
- We encourage anyone with concerns or questions about airspace restrictions to reach out through our dedicated communication channels.
- Your cooperation with these measures is crucial to maintaining the safety and security of the Summit and surrounding community.
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