Free shuttle bus, trail upgrades and park expansion included in province’s K-Country plans
Global News
Some trails and climbing areas will be closed near Canmore as the province upgrades trails and infrastructure in some popular hiking and biking areas.
Some outdoor spaces in Kananaskis Country are getting upgrades, mainly from revenue from the Kananaskis Conservation Pass introduced last year.
The Alberta government outlined details of the initiatives Friday, which will include upgrading trails and facilities, investing in public transit and expanding Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park.
As part of Budget 2022, the Alberta government is investing more than $4 million to upgrade the Grassi Lakes and Goat Creek day-use areas.
Those popular areas will be closed for construction starting April 1 when work begins on expanding the parking lot and addressing public safety issues.
The province is hoping to address congestion and improve user experiences.
“The public transit and trail investments we’re making today are examples of the Kananaskis Conservation Pass in action, helping to improve accessibility and day-use areas, and ensuring the landscapes that Albertans love are protected and well-maintained for years to come,” said Environment Minister Jason Nixon.
There will be some short-term pain for hikers and bikers with the closure of several trails, including:
Climbing area closures include:
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