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Canada: 3 opening dates to watch

Opening dates for lotteries, permits, huts and registrations

2 bookings1 permit lottery

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Next opening 74 days West Coast Trail, January 15

In short

3 trails: 2 bookings; 1 permit lottery. Next opening: West Coast Trail, January 15, 2027.

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Upcoming openings soonest first

January 2027

  1. 15Jan.Fri.
    West Coast TrailBooking opens for the wilderness permitBritish Columbia, Canada · Hike · Booking
    in 74 daysestimated

February 2027

  1. 1Feb.Mon.
    Lake O'HaraLottery opens for the seats on the lake access bus, closes February 28Yoho, Canada · Hike · Permit lottery
    in 91 daysestimated
  2. 4Feb.Thu.
    Chilkoot TrailBooking opens for the permit and campsitesUnited States, Canada · Hike · Booking
    in 94 daysestimated

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next opening?

West Coast Trail: booking opens for the wilderness permit on Friday, January 15, 2027.

Which ones use a lottery?

Lake O'Hara.

See also

What opens in JanuaryEvery opening this month
Sources and checks. Each date comes from its guide, which gives its source and how reliable it is. “Estimated”: worked out from previous years, to be confirmed. “Press”: announced by the specialist press. Page updated on October 20, 2026.