Know Before You Go
This page is a resource for you to check for major events before you travel.
ADVISORIES OR NOTICES –
Kootenay Lake Ferry – Schedule modification due to crewing issue; there is currently a schedule of essential service sailings only in place.
Parks Canada Bulletin:
Waterbody closures for Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park – In effect to March 31, 2025.
MORE RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION BEFORE YOU TRAVEL –
- Check for major road events such as delays, closures and suggested detours:
DriveBC.ca
Current Travel Advisories
Destination BC – Know Before You Go
East Kootenay Road Safety
First Nations Emergency Event updates for your communities
Highway Webcams
Prepare for Emergencies
Resource Road User Safety Guide
Travellers Forecast
Vehicle Emergency Kit
Weather Alerts
- For general information updates, evacuation alerts and orders:
Regional District of East Kootenay
RDEK Evacuation Emergency Info
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Regional District of Columbia Shuswap - Emergencies in BC, including evacuation alerts and orders:
EmergencyInfoBCGov.bc.ca - Check BC Wildfire Service for wildfires of note, fire bans and restrictions.
- Download the BC Wildfire Service mobile App for real time information and interactive map.
- Interactive Maps and News Releases:
BC Government Wildfire Status - Campfire info (Category 1)
- FireSmart
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Preparedness Guide
- The River Forecast Centre analyses snow pack, assesses seasonal water supply and flood risk, and predicts flows in British Columbia’s rivers and streams:
Flood Warnings and Advisories
Flood Preparedness Guide - Parks:
BC Provincial Parks bulletins
National Parks bulletins - Recreation Sites and Trails BC offers alerts, closures, warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreation trails, including campfire bans and forest use restrictions.
SitesandTrails.bc.ca
Recreation Sites & Trails closures - AdventureSmart – Get Informed & go outdoors. AdventureSmart combines online and on-site awareness with targeted outreach in order to reduce the number and severity of Search and Rescue Incidents.
- Winter specific:
Avalanche Control & Safety / Avalanche Canada
ShiftintoWinter.ca
Winter Driving – Province of BC - COVID-19 INFORMATION:
Government of Canada – COVID-19: Travel, Testing & Borders
COVID-19 Guidance in BC