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Kootenay - McLeod Meadows · kootenays
Kootenay - McLeod Meadows
Parks Canada kootenays · British Columbia
what to expect
A land of ice and fire, Kootenay National Park is a place of contrasts, with valleys and canyons carved by glaciers and grasslands marked by fire. Take a scenic drive along its historic highway. Step out to experience ancient fossils and steamy hot springs.
the basics
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
This list adapts to Kootenay - McLeod Meadows. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Kootenay - McLeod Meadows
- how far is Kootenay - McLeod Meadows from Calgary?
- Kootenay - McLeod Meadows is 135 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Kootenay - McLeod Meadows?
- Yes. Kootenay - McLeod Meadows is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Kootenay - McLeod Meadows.
want to camp at Kootenay - McLeod Meadows?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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Give back to this place
volunteer at Parks Canada
Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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