Know Before You Go
This page is a resource for you to check for major events before you travel.
WILDFIRES OF NOTE –
There is one wildfire of note in the Kootenay Rockies:
King Creek (Yahk) Highway 3 between Cranbrook and Creston
Download the BC Wildfire Service mobile App for real time information and interactive map.
CURRENT ROAD ADVISORIES OR NOTICES –
Road Closures planned:
Highway 1 Construction at Three Valley OH Bridge; 1 hour closures from May 26-30, 2024 between 12-1am.
Detour in effect:
To improve access to Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Camozzi Road will be closed from April 5 to November 1, 2024. During this time, Camozzi Road will be realigned with the existing roundabout opposite Mackenzie Village. Please follow the signage in place along Airport Way and Westerburg Road.
Parks Canada Bulletin:
Restricted Water Based Activities – Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park
In effect to March 31, 2025
MORE RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION BEFORE YOU TRAVEL –
- Check DriveBC.ca 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
MORE RESOURCES:
- 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
Twitter: @EmergencyInfoBC - Check BC Wildfire Service for wildfires of note, fire bans and restrictions.
- Interactive Maps and News Releases:
BC Government Wildfire Status
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo - Wildfire Stages of Control
BC Government Wildfire Status
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo - 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 – wildfire notices
BC Provincial Parks – COVID-19 notices
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
BCFireInfo.for.gov.bc.ca
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo - 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 NEWS & INFORMATION:
Effective October 1, 2022 proof of vaccination to enter Canada is no longer required.
You will also not need proof of vaccination to access businesses, events or services in British Columbia.
Government of Canada Announcement
Provincial Proof of Vaccination requirement is lifted
Province Wide Restrictions have lifted
HelloBC.com – Know Before You Go and Travelling Responsibly