The Alberta government says changes to policies at Moraine Lake will affect Canadians' ability to access the outdoors. dtloewen says Ottawa should have come up with something else. yyc
Todd Loewen, Alberta's minister of forestry, parks and tourism, released a statement about his disappointment withParks Canada said from now on, the only way for visitors to get to the area will be through shuttle buses, Roam Transit or by commercial carriers., Loewen said the decision will mean that fewer people will visit and will have less time to enjoy the natural area.
In its announcement last week, Parks Canada said it made the decision because of overcrowding in the parking lot and undue strain on staff members. "It is very challenging to get a private vehicle up to Moraine Lake. This past summer, that parking lot was full almost 24 hours a day.""Once the parking lot becomes too full, it becomes a visitor safety concern," he said.
The changes last week also include some limitations on when visitors can get to Moraine Lake, because the Parks Canada shuttle service won't run between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Officials say that's to prevent any disturbances to wildlife.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
No more personal vehicles on Moraine Lake Road as Parks Canada struggles with trafficVisitors to Moraine Lake will need to use buses and shuttles, with personal vehicles banned on Moraine Lake Road, Parks Canada said Friday.
Read more »
Parks Canada closes Moraine Lake Road to personal vehiclesVisitors to Moraine Lake will need to use buses and shuttles, with personal vehicles banned on Moraine Lake Road, Parks Canada said Friday.
Read more »
No more personal vehicles on Moraine Lake Road as Parks Canada struggles with trafficVisitors to Moraine Lake will need to use buses and shuttles, with personal vehicles banned on Moraine Lake Road, Parks Canada said Friday.
Read more »
Parks Canada closes Moraine Lake Road to personal vehiclesVisitors to Moraine Lake will need to use buses and shuttles, with personal vehicles banned on Moraine Lake Road, Parks Canada said Friday.
Read more »
Parks Canada closes Moraine Lake Road to personal vehiclesVisitors to Moraine Lake will need to use buses and shuttles, with personal vehicles banned on Moraine Lake Road, Parks Canada said Friday.
Read more »
No more personal vehicles on Moraine Lake Road as Parks Canada struggles with trafficVisitors to Moraine Lake will need to use buses and shuttles, with personal vehicles banned on Moraine Lake Road, Parks Canada said Friday.
Read more »