Parks Canada says summer 2023 is on track to be the busiest season on record in Banff National Park, and it’s urging visitors to plan ahead to avoid spending their time circling the parking lot.
The warning comes after the agency had to briefly restrict access to Lake Louise Drive during August long weekend in response to overwhelming levels of traffic and visitation — the second time this summer the measures have been introduced.
“We are breaking records, right now we’re on track to have the busiest season ever in Banff National Park,” said François Masse, the Parks Canada’s field unit superintendent with
