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by John Labrenz on Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:15 pm
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For those planning a trip to Jasper National Park and more specifically Mt. Edith Cavell;

Be advised that a limited access permit system has been implemented this year.  A total of 180 vehicle permits will be allotted per day.
Permits are free but will be issued on a first come first serve basis and are non-reservable.
Also note that the Cavell access road will be closed between 8pm and 8:30am.
 

by Royce Howland on Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:16 am
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Thanks for posting this, John. Here's a link with more info:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper ... mit-permis

Probably a good move for them to put this in place, with the expectation of much increased tourism in the mountain parks this year.
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by Kerry on Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:45 am
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I'm curious--what's the reason given by Parks Canada for this limitation?  Are they working on the Cavell road?  Those road restriction times will make it impossible to photograph sunrise or sunset at Cavell this year.

Edit:  Posted my note before I saw Royce's contribution  Sounds necessary, but will be a real hassle re access this year.  Fortunately for visitors, there are countless other interesting places in the area.. 
 

by Royce Howland on Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:11 pm
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True, no sunrise / sunset access this year. (Unless cycling up before / after hours would be permitted? That's unclear from the info given.) Seems like a necessary hit to deal with the construction up top, while at the same time throttling the expected much higher than normal level of visitors while construction is on-going...
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by Kerry on Mon May 01, 2017 12:22 am
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Royce Howland wrote:True, no sunrise / sunset access this year. (Unless cycling up before / after hours would be permitted? That's unclear from the info given.)
That would be a tough ride up (and a near constant brake on the way down).  I'm guessing they don't want anyone on that road in any form during the restricted hours, given that they're saying that the gate will be closed.
 

by Royce Howland on Mon May 01, 2017 9:03 am
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Jasper National Park -- putting the mountain in mountain biking. :)
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by John Labrenz on Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:35 pm
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Reminder....as we are getting close to opening.
 

by John Labrenz on Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:06 am
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Staggered departure times now listed.
 

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