Page last reviewed and updated on: March 11, 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, 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.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Closure dates and areas are subject to change as planning progresses. Check back prior to your planned arrival for updates.