Major stretch of Lake Minnewanka shoreline closed due to hungry bears

Parks Canada closed a significant stretch of Lake Minnewanka's shoreline in Banff National Park on Tuesday after several hungry black bears were spotted in the area.

A group of hungry black bears on the prowl around a lake in Banff National Park has closed a significant portion of the lake’s shoreline.

Parks Canada shared on social media Tuesday that several areas around Lake Minnewanka are closed after several black bears were spotted in the area displaying “food-seeking behaviour.”

As a result, Parks has shuttered Lake Minnewanka Trail, Aylmer Pass Trail and campgrounds Lm8, Lm9, Lm11, Lm20, Lm22 and Lm31 until further notice.

“This closure is in place under the Canada National Parks Act to protect visitors and wildlife,” the park said in the post.

Anyone caught entering those areas during the closure could face fines up to $25,000.