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Two people canoeing on Emerald Lake with views of the mountains in Yoho National Park near Field.
Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park | Dave Heath

Know Before You Go

Page updated: October 14, 2025

    Always monitor official information sources (detailed below) regularly, before and during your trip, to make informed travel decisions.

    • Find current and official information on alerts and/or evacuation orders, during emergencies in BC.
      Follow @EmergencyInfoBC on X (Twitter) or visit https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca for updates.
    • Please check @DriveBC / www.drivebc.ca regularly for road conditions, before and during your trip, to make informed travel decisions.
    • Visitors are encouraged to download and allow notifications from Alertable, an emergency notification app with customizable settings, to receive the latest local alerts, such as road closures and evacuation information, straight to your mobile device.
    • The presence of UAVs or drones near an active emergency can slow or completely shut down response efforts. Transport Canada and the BC Wildfire Service explicitly prohibit the use of drones of any size near a wildfire. Under Transport Canada regulations, fines of up to $5,000 and up to six months in jail are possible. For more information, please visit Transport Canada’s website: www.tc.gc.ca/SafetyFirst.
    • For more information on trip planning, such as maps, links to visitor centres around the province, and accessible travel, please visit our Need To Know page.

    Key Resources

    • FLOODING

      Flooding can occur during season shifts in various areas of BC due to high temperatures and melting snow. Conditions can change rapidly across the province, so we encourage you to check the latest information before and during your trip. If you are currently visiting BC or planning a trip, you can find on-the-ground information and support by visiting or calling a Visitor Centre in the area you are travelling. For the latest flooding information, check Emergency Info BC for alerts and the River Forecast Centre for an interactive map with warnings and advisories.

      WILDFIRES

      Wildfires can occur during sustained periods of hot, dry weather. Conditions can change rapidly across the province, so we encourage you to check the latest information before and during your trip. If you are currently visiting BC or planning a trip, you can find on-the-ground information and support by visiting or calling a Visitor Centre in the area you are travelling. Check Drive BC for information on road closures, the BC Wildfire Service for an interactive map, and Emergency Info BC for alerts. During your travels, make sure you follow the necessary protocols to prevent and report wildfires.

    • Driving Conditions

      Always check DriveBC before heading out on the road to learn about the current conditions along your planned route, including webcams, closures, construction delays, or detours. Please visit Emergency Info BC for updated details on emergencies including evacuation orders and alerts. Between October 1 and April 30, many BC highways require winter tires.
    • Find all you need to know about travelling with BC Ferries at bcferries.com. Reservations are highly recommended. If you have questions about travel with BC Ferries, you can contact 1-888-BC Ferry, or www.bcferries.com/contact-us.
    • Find everything you need to know regarding travelling on cruise ships including health protocols, boarding, and disembarkation here.
    • There are no current travel advisories.

    If you are a tourism industry partner seeking updates about emergency preparedness, please visit Destination BC’s corporate website.