Page last reviewed and updated on: June 17, 2025.
Learn more about the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit and how you can enjoy your trip to Canmore and Kananaskis during the Summit.
The G7 Leaders’ Summit is an annual forum where leaders, ministers, and policymakers from seven of the world’s most advanced economies—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with the European Union, gather to discuss global issues and collaborate on solutions.
The G7 Leaders’ Summit is taking place from June 15 to 17, 2025.
Canada holds the presidency of the G7 in 2025. This year, the G7 Leaders’ Summit will be hosted in Kananaskis, Alberta.
Yes, you certainly can. While some areas around Kananaskis Village are temporarily closed, the majority of Kananaskis Country as well as the Town of Canmore are open to visitors. For a map of the closed areas, visit the RCMP website or the Alberta Parks website.
Kananaskis Country spans over 4,000 km² (1,500 sq mi) of provincial parks, trails, and recreation areas. Despite temporary closures and security presence, there is still plenty of space to explore, and many trails and outdoor areas remain open for visitors to enjoy.
Yes, definitely. While a meeting between the leaders of some of the world’s most advanced economies will cause attention by international media and political enthusiasts, it will also mean heightened RCMP and local police presence across the area, from the City of Calgary to the Town of Banff and the Town of Canmore in between.
Visitors are encouraged to be diligent and report any suspicious behaviour or activity by calling the Suspicious Incident Reporting line at 1-888-888-8888 or emailing [email protected].
The following TCK partners will have closures or be impacted by the G7:
- The Nakiska Ski Area is closed from April 22 to July 30.
- Skyridge Glamping is closed from June 5 to 19.
- Boundary Ranch is closed from June 9 to 20.
- Kananaskis Village, Kananaskis Outfitters, and Kananaskis Country Golf Course are closed from June 10 to 18.
- Alpine Helicopters tour operations will be suspended from June 10 to June 18.
- Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino (including the casino, restaurants, lobby, and public washrooms) is closed from June 15 to 18. From May 26 to June 20, parking at Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino will be limited to passenger vehicles in designated parking areas. There will be no overnight parking for recreational vehicles and sei-trucks. Overflow parking will be available at Goodstoney Meadows.
- Canadian Rockies Experience remains operating but certain tours may be impacted.
- Rafter Six Ranch will be open.
- Mount Engadine Lodge will be open.
- The Kananaskis Outfitters Boat Launch at Barrier Lake will be open.
- All businesses in the Town of Canmore, Harvie Heights, Dead Man’s Flats and Exshaw are open and ready to welcome you.
More information about businesses in Kananaskis will become available at a later time. It is recommended that you check directly with specific accommodation and service providers for updates on their operations prior to your arrival.
All hikes in the Canmore area, including Grassi Lakes, Ha Ling Peak, East End of Rundle, and Mount Lady MacDonald, will remain open.
Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail/Spray Lakes Road) will remain open, along with all trails west of the highway. Trails along the eastern slopes of the highway will be closed.
We’ve created a blog post with some of the closed day use areas and trails along with alternative recommendations. Please note, this list is not comprehensive and changes may be made as new information becomes available. Always check the Alberta Parks website for the latest trail information.
- All trails on the eastern slopes of Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail/Spray Lakes Road) will be closed. For specific dates, visit the Alberta Parks website.
- Certain roads, campgrounds, day-use areas, trails, and areas of Kananaskis Country will be temporarily closed before, during, and after the Summit. For more information on current trail closures, visit Alberta Parks website.
- Highwood Pass is closed from December 1 to June 20 and will reopen on June 21. Cyclists will not be able to access Highwood Pass from the north and will have to access the pass from the south via Longview. For more information, visit the Alberta Parks website.
- No unauthorized vehicles are allowed past Mount Lorette Ponds (south on Highway 40) or the Galatea Creek parking lot (north on Highway 40) until after the Summit.
For a map of the closed area, visit the RCMP website or the Alberta Parks website.
To help make your visit to Kananaskis easier, we’ve created a blog post with some of the closed day use areas and trails along with alternative recommendations. Please note, this list is not comprehensive and changes may be made as new information becomes available. Always check the Alberta Parks website or contact one of the following resources for more information about trail closures:
Visitor Information Services:
[email protected] or 1-855-678-1295 ext. 0
Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre
Peter Lougheed Park Discovery Centre
To access the open trails, day use areas, and campgrounds in Kananaskis, you will need to take Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail/Spray Lakes Road) from Canmore.
Higway 742 is a gravel mountain road with unpredictable conditions so travel carefully. For reference, here is a video of the road conditions:
With the G7 Summit bringing global attention to Canmore and Kananaskis, it’s essential for tourism operators to be well-prepared and informed about safety measures. TourismWorks.ca has put together a useful G7 security planning guidebook and training video. While focused on hotels specifically, both are useful tools for all types of tourism employee teams. These resources are free but require registration through TourismWorks.ca.
PLEASE NOTE: Closure dates and areas are subject to change as planning progresses. Check back prior to your planned arrival for updates.