G7 Leaders’ Summit FAQS

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, click here.

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 again on June 1, 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.
• Smith-Dorrien Trail (Highway 742): this is a gravel mountain road, with unpredictable conditions depending on the area, so travel carefully.

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].

Highway 742 (Smith Dorrien Highway/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.

• 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, click here. 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:

Tourism Canmore Kananaskis Visitor Information Team:

[email protected]  or 1-855-678-1295 ext. 0

Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre

Peter Lougheed Park Discovery Centre

• The Nakiska Ski Area will be closed from April 22 to July 30.
• Kananaskis Village, Kananaskis Outfitters, Kananaskis Country Golf Course and Skyridge Glamping will be closed from June 10 to 18.
• Boundary Ranch will be closed from June 9 to 20.
• All businesses in the Town of Canmore, Harvie Heights, Deadmans 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.

RCMP Controlled Access Zone and Air Restrictions

RCMP ISSG

G7 Leaders’ Summit Official Website

You can travel on the Highwood Pass (Highwood 40 via Highway 541 through Longview, Alberta) through the south end of Kananaskis to open day use areas and campgrounds on the  Canada’s highest-paved road opens for the season on June 1.