Banff, Lake Louise put out call for visitors amid Jasper National Park wildfire closure
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Tourism officials in Banff and Lake Louise, Alta., are reminding visitors that those mountain towns are open for business as Jasper National Park remains closed due to wildfires.
Tourism officials in Banff and Lake Louise, Alta., are reminding visitors that those mountain towns are open for business as Jasper National Park remains closed due to wildfires.
In a news release Thursday, Banff and Lake Louise Tourism said there are currently no wildfires threatening the Rocky Mountain communities.
“We understand that the recent wildfire in Jasper has raised concerns among some travellers,” said Leslie Bruce, president and CEO of Banff and Lake Louise Tourism.
“I want to assure people that there is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure. Our community appreciates the support of our guests and we encourage visitors who have planned trips to Banff and Lake Louise this summer to see their plans through.
“We recognize that for many people this is your special vacation, and we want to do whatever we can to help you have a memorable experience.”
Located more than 200 kilometres south of Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise rely on tourism to support their economies, as well as the thousands of people who live and work in the communities.
“The broader tourism ecosystem includes over 750 businesses, and more than 60 per cent of the destination’s revenue is generated between May and September,” the tourism agency said.
Officials said smoke from the Jasper wildfire and others in the region is moving through the region, but smokiness regularly changes.
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