New Recreation Trail System
The governments of Canada and Alberta are working together to build a new recreation trail system at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park to provide increased enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts and provide a boost to the local economy.
"The new trails will increase accessibility within the park, and allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy recreation and physical activities to help them lead healthier, more active lives, 'said Tourism, Parks and Recreation Minister Cindy Ady.
The trail project, announced by Ady and Wild Rose Member of Parliament Blake Richards, will be built in stages over the next three years. The 30 km trail system will be accessible for hiking, walking, running, cycling, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
"Albertans and visitors will explore the beauty of nature in this wonderful area on these trails," said Janis Tarchuk, MLA Banff-Cochrane.
The province is investing $210,000 in the new recreation trail system. The federal government, through Infrastructure Canada, the National Trails Coalition and the International Mountain Bicycling Association, will invest $77,497 in the Canmore project as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
"Canada's government is pleased to be a partner in these improvements to the trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre. In fact, this partnership is just one of five such trail projects in communities across Wild Rose that our government is helping to fund," said Richards. "Improvements to rural and urban recreational paths and trails across Wild Rose will create jobs and boost our local economies. Our government is getting shovels in the ground immediately to enhance hiking and riding opportunities for our area's many outdoors enthusiasts."
Visit the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park to find out more about year-round recreation.
Through implementing the Plan for Parks, the Government of Alberta is committed to supporting the participation
of all people in provincial park experiences, offering modern programs, and encouraging interest and opportunities in
parks.
Visit Alberta's Plan for Parks online.
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Minister Cindy Ady announces new trail system at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park |
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Blake Richards, Wild Rose Member of Parliament |
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Honourable Janis Tarchuk, MLA Banff-Cochrane |
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Doug Topp, Bow Valley Mountain Bike Alliance |
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(from left to right) – Ron Casey, Mayor of Canmore, Honourable Janis Tarchuk, MLA Banff-Cochrane, Blake Richards, Wild Rose Member of Parliament, Minister Cindy Ady, Dene Cooper, Reeve, MD of Bighorn |
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Minister Cindy Ady speaking with media |
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(from left to right) Minister Cindy Ady, Michael Roycroft, Site Manager, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park |
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(from left to right) Minister Cindy Ady, Honourable Janis Tarchuk, MLA Banff-Cochrane |
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(from left to right) Blake Richards, Wild Rose Member of Parliament, Minister Cindy Ady, Michael Roycroft, Site Manager, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park |
