Page last reviewed and updated on: May 16, 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 at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 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.
- Highwood Pass (Highway 40 via Highway 541 from Longview): the highest-paved road in Canada will open on June 1 following a seasonal closure, allowing vehicle traffic through the south end of Kananaskis. Visitors will be able to travel north on Highway 40 from Longview, Alberta to access open campgrounds and day use areas.
- Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail/Spray Lakes Road): this is a gravel mountain road with unpredictable conditions so travel carefully. For reference, here is a video of the road conditions:
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.
- 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.
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.
- All trails on the eastern slopes of Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail/Spray Lakes Road) will be closed June 10 to June 18.
- The Troll Falls Day Use Area will be closed from May 20 to June 30.
- The Kovach Pond Day Use Area will be closed from March 10 to July 31.
- The Mount Lorette Ponds and Beaver Ponds Day Use Areas will be closed from June 6 to 20.
- The Galatea Day Use Area including Lillian Lake and Galatea Lakes will be closed from June 6 to June 20.
- No unauthorized vehicles are allowed past Mount Lorette Ponds (south on Highway 40) or the Galatea Creek parking lot (north on Highway 40) from June 10 to June 18.
For a map of the closed area, visit the RCMP website or the Alberta Parks website. For a list of the trail closures and alternative options, click here. Please note, this list is not comprehensive and changes may be made as new information becomes available. 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 on the south end of Highwood Pass, you will need to take Highway 541 through Longview, Alberta or 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.