$25K fine possible after illegal gender reveal leaves pink stains on Lake Louise

She shared a photo of the metallic glitter she managed to collect — enough to fill a plastic sandwich bag.

Some of the trash left behind following the gender reveal. (via Reddit)

Speaking with reporters, Annie MacNeil, public relations and communications officer with Parks Canada, said the agency is looking into the incident and that offenders could face fines up to $25,000 in accordance with Canada’s National Parks Act.

At least three other gender reveal incidents have been reported in protected areas in B.C. and Alberta, including at Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks over the past five years.

“Unfortunately, none of these cases resulted in enforcement action due to insufficient evidence,” MacNeil said.

Parks Canada strictly enforces Leave No Trace protocols, which includes requiring visitors to stay on designated trails, respect wildlife enclosures, and leaving areas exactly as they were found.

Facebook comment shows another angle of the reveal

When we posted a video of the story to our Facebook page, we received a comment from someone unrelated to the incident who says they happened to be walking through the park at the time of the reveal and snapped a picture.