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Increase of bears results in closure of Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park

The closure will remain in place until further notice.
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A grizzly bear spotted near Carcross on Saturday night. (Jesse Winter/Yukon News)

Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park will be temporarily closed this fall due to a large number of grizzlies, frequenting the area in association with the nearby spawning channels. Nearby Recreation Sites might see some additional use as a result.

Please be considerate of wildlife and other users. Do not leave meat hanging unattended. Reminder: It is illegal dispose of game offal, entrails, hides or bones within the developed portion of a recreation site.