A path has been set toward securing a long-term vision for an integrated, connected trail system in Canmore. Three Sisters Mountain Village (TSMV) and the Canmore and Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the development, construction and maintenance of mountain bike trails on TSMV property. In addition…
Kyle Knopff has spent tens of thousands of hours in the Canadian Rocky Mountains observing and tracking wildlife. A biologist with a PHD in Ecology from the University of Alberta, he has primarily focused his work on large mammals; carnivores and ungulates. More specifically, studying predator and prey interactions and interactions between people and wildlife….
More than ever, travellers are looking for social, physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional experiences. They want an opportunity to stay fit, eat well, and incorporate rest and relaxation into their vacations. Wellness tourism is a $3.7 trillion (USD) industry (according to the Global Wellness Institute). Destinations around the world are developing opportunities for people to…
By Ron Remple The pathways that connect Three Sisters to downtown Canmore are beautiful. I rode those trails on my bike the other day and marveled at the views of the river and mountains, while passing people enjoying green spaces. We wouldn’t have access to moments like these if developers had not put those trails…
There’s been local media coverage about the Three Sisters Area Structure Plan (ASP), yet not everyone in Canmore knows or understands what an ASP is, how it comes together and its approval process. We thought it timely to share a bit more about this integral planning document and what’s next for TSMV, so, here’s the…
If you are not a planning expert, it can be difficult to understand the level of detail that should be in an Area Structure Plan (ASP). We like to think of the planning process like flying a plane. VISIONING When you think of visioning, you can compare this to Instrument Flight Rules, which means you’re…
