Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks to see infrastructure upgrades
Parks Canada has announced money to improve safety and experiences for visitors to four mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia.
It says $71 million in federal funding for Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay national parks includes upgrades to critical infrastructure, such as Parks Canada dispatch for emergency calls, as well as to several roadways and bridges.The hamlet has been one of the busiest areas in Banff National Park, which gets about four million visitors annually.
A recent report noted a 29 per cent increase in visitors throughout the park between 2010 and 2019 — and some roads around Lake Louise have seen a 71 per cent increase in traffic volume. Parks Canada says the money is part of $557 million in recently announced funding over three years to ensure continuation of infrastructure projects and maintenance work in the parks.
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