Lake Louise Community Plan

PART I: INTRODUCTION

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

In preparing this plan, Parks Canada has relied on input from a range of people who are interested in the future of Lake Louise. The Lake Louise Advisory Board (LLAB), in particular, has provided valuable insight and helped shape this plan.

Open houses in Calgary and Lake Louise attracted more than 200 people, many of whom took the time to provide written comments. Parks Canada also spoke to major businesses and stakeholders.

Canadian Pacific Hotels consulted with the public about their proposed meeting facility and received more than 350 written comments. As many of those comments were relevant for Lake Louise as a whole, Parks Canada considered them during the preparation of this plan.

Consultations showed general support for the proposed principles, the definitions of basic and essential services, the need to address housing issues, and many of the concepts. However, opinions about more commercial growth varied.

Three scenarios for commercial accommodation growth were presented for public comment. Scenario 1 would allow 300 additional overnight visitors, resulting in a total capacity of 2,700/night. Scenario 2 would allow 570 additional overnight visitors, for a capacity of 2,970. Scenario 3 would add 270 overnight visitors for a total of 2,670.

Reaction to these scenarios was mixed. Some wanted a no-growth option. However others appear willing to support some growth if there are tangible ecological gains. The LLAB and business operators favour Scenario 2 and oppose limitations on the pace of growth.

Parks Canada has carefully considered these varying views in preparing this plan.

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