Overview
We gathered input on a proposed land use change to designate an area of Crown land as an All-season Resort Area. Stone Creek Resorts’ proposed Silvertip Gondola would require amendments to the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and the boundary of the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park.
Engagement feedback helped determine whether a land-use designation change should occur and, if so, under what conditions.
Any feedback on detailed project design and site-specific considerations, including infrastructure, operations, and construction details, was shared with Stone Creek Resorts as the project proponent.
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The All-season Resorts Act was created to strengthen investor confidence and grow Alberta’s tourism sector.
To designate the proposed area of Crown land as an All-seasons Resort Area, amendments are required to the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and the boundary of the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park.
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Input received
There were several opportunities to gather feedback on the proposed land use change to designate an area of Crown land as an All-season Resort Area.
Open house
A public open house was held in Canmore on April 7, 2026.
Questionnaire and written submissions
Albertans shared their feedback through an online questionnaire and written feedback between March 11 and May 14, 2026.
What we heard
Feedback received covered a range of perspectives on the proposed legislation, with most comments focused on:
- community impacts
- decision-making processes
- economic considerations
- environmental protection
- infrastructure capacity
- protected areas
- recreation
- regional growth
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Stakeholder engagement
We worked directly with impacted stakeholders to garner their feedback. Statutory consent holders were notified of this engagement and opportunities to provide feedback.
Indigenous consultation
The Government of Alberta is committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and upholding our duty to consult regarding the land use change for the area of Crown land proposed for the Silvertip gondola. Consultation was conducted in accordance with our consultation policies and guidelines.
Outcomes
Engagement feedback informed government decision-making on land use in the Bow Valley, including:
- Designation as an All-Season Resort Area – The Government of Alberta has designated the Lady MacDonald All-Season Resort Area under the All-Season Resorts Act. This designation allows Alberta's government to accept and review formal resort applications (for example, gondola operations and hiking activities) under the All-Season Resorts Act. Designation does not approve construction, development or operation but enables a formal application and review process.
- Boundary adjustment to Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park – Under the Provincial Parks Act, a boundary adjustment to the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park was completed to support designation of the area as an All-Season Resort Area.
- Amendment to the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) – The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan was amended to reflect the designation and associated boundary changes.
Designation as an All-Season Resort Area establishes a regulatory pathway through which a future application for the proposed Silvertip Gondola may be formally reviewed. Any future application would be subject to review under the All-Season Resorts Act and other applicable legislation.
Contact
Connect with the All-season Resorts team:
Email: [email protected]