By R.W. Sandford
An exciting new proposal is presently being considered
for the construction
of a National
Mountain Centre at
the gateway to the
Banff National Park
on the Trans-Canada
highway at
Canmore, Alberta.
What is unique
about this centre is
that it will provide
visitors with an opportunity to learn about nature,
history, culture, science and sport in any mountain region
they would like to visit in the Canadian West and then
connect them to the widest range of high quality
educational, recreational and visitor services available in
any of the places they choose to go.
It is the goal of this new centre to foster understanding,
appreciation and enjoyment of Canada's mountains by
providing learning opportunities and experiences that
will be fun, entertaining, knowledge-based and accessible
to all. The National Mountain Centre will also be a
vehicle for the promotion of safe and informed travel in
the mountains. The Centre will be highly committed to
the preservation of the ecological integrity of Canada's
mountain places. |
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It will provide traditional, local and the latest scientific knowledge relating to mountain National and Provincial Parks in Canada. By upgrading common knowledge, raising public awareness of mountain issues and guidelines for safe and sustainable mountain practices, the National Mountain Centre will foster understanding of the importance of mountain landscapes to our identity as Canadians. For further information on the National Mountain Centre concept and feasibility process please contact the National Mountain Centre. |
