In Good Company: a Sustainable Tourism Framework

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Updates

Tourism Canmore Kananaskis is hitting the ground running with the formation of a multi-stakeholder Tourism Round Table to develop the implementation strategy. The Tourism Round Table is a multi-stakeholder group that acts as a forum for consistent communication, collaboration, and idea-sharing related to the development of the strategy. It will be important for this group to engage representatives from each pillar of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic)

They are looking for a community member to pull up a seat at the table and be part of the conversation. Apply now!



Overview

People love Canmore. Some have grown up here, and some have chosen to grow old here. Some are planning their arrival, and others come for a short while as an escape to a vibrant community and beautiful landscape.

This place, of which we are grateful stewards, is located on Treaty 7 territory and has a rich history. While the town is built from mining roots, it is safe to say that tourism is now the primary economic driver.

Tourism in Canmore Kananaskis (in a normal year) infuses over $345 million dollars directly into our local economy – supporting over 4,000 jobs. Sharing our home with visitors can be a great thing, but we do not yet have a clear understanding of what this means for our community.

We need to make sure that our lifestyle and our tourism economy are aligned and sustainable. That is why we struck a Tourism Task Force, made up of residents like you, to help shape the future of sustainable tourism in Canmore.


The Process

The Town of Canmore and the Tourism Task Force engaged an independent consultant, Stormy Lake Consulting, to initiate meaningful conversations regarding tourism and its role in our community.

This process led to a comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable framework for tourism and the tourism industry in a way that:

  • Preserves the social fabric of the community,
  • Maintains and where possible enhancing ecological integrity, and
  • Continues to ensure Canmore’s long-term economic health.

Throughout June and July, the community was invited to share, learn and participate in workshops, surveys, and other activities. The input we received from these research initiatives influenced the creation of a sustainable tourism framework and the future of tourism in this community.

After a year of extensive public participation that took place from June – August 2021 regarding the future of tourism in Canmore, Council endorsed Regenerative Tourism Framework on Oct. 5, 2021.

Council also directed administration to work with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis and the Tourism Round Table to create a process to oversee and monitor progress from the Regenerative Tourism Framework and to facilitate broad-based community dialogue.


Learn more

If you would like to learn more about the Tourism Task Force and our guiding principles or watch presentations made by the Town and our partners on the topic of tourism, please visit the links under “Important Links” on this page.

Updates

Tourism Canmore Kananaskis is hitting the ground running with the formation of a multi-stakeholder Tourism Round Table to develop the implementation strategy. The Tourism Round Table is a multi-stakeholder group that acts as a forum for consistent communication, collaboration, and idea-sharing related to the development of the strategy. It will be important for this group to engage representatives from each pillar of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic)

They are looking for a community member to pull up a seat at the table and be part of the conversation. Apply now!



Overview

People love Canmore. Some have grown up here, and some have chosen to grow old here. Some are planning their arrival, and others come for a short while as an escape to a vibrant community and beautiful landscape.

This place, of which we are grateful stewards, is located on Treaty 7 territory and has a rich history. While the town is built from mining roots, it is safe to say that tourism is now the primary economic driver.

Tourism in Canmore Kananaskis (in a normal year) infuses over $345 million dollars directly into our local economy – supporting over 4,000 jobs. Sharing our home with visitors can be a great thing, but we do not yet have a clear understanding of what this means for our community.

We need to make sure that our lifestyle and our tourism economy are aligned and sustainable. That is why we struck a Tourism Task Force, made up of residents like you, to help shape the future of sustainable tourism in Canmore.


The Process

The Town of Canmore and the Tourism Task Force engaged an independent consultant, Stormy Lake Consulting, to initiate meaningful conversations regarding tourism and its role in our community.

This process led to a comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable framework for tourism and the tourism industry in a way that:

  • Preserves the social fabric of the community,
  • Maintains and where possible enhancing ecological integrity, and
  • Continues to ensure Canmore’s long-term economic health.

Throughout June and July, the community was invited to share, learn and participate in workshops, surveys, and other activities. The input we received from these research initiatives influenced the creation of a sustainable tourism framework and the future of tourism in this community.

After a year of extensive public participation that took place from June – August 2021 regarding the future of tourism in Canmore, Council endorsed Regenerative Tourism Framework on Oct. 5, 2021.

Council also directed administration to work with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis and the Tourism Round Table to create a process to oversee and monitor progress from the Regenerative Tourism Framework and to facilitate broad-based community dialogue.


Learn more

If you would like to learn more about the Tourism Task Force and our guiding principles or watch presentations made by the Town and our partners on the topic of tourism, please visit the links under “Important Links” on this page.

Page last updated: 10 Jan 2022, 11:13 AM