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Director's guide to leases for tourism and commercial recreation purposes [2024]

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Provides directors and stakeholders with guidelines for formal dispositions for tourism and commercial recreation purposes. It describes such things as appropriate activities, considerations for... More ≫

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Provides directors and stakeholders with guidelines for formal dispositions for tourism and commercial recreation purposes. It describes such things as appropriate activities, considerations for application completeness and merit review and considerations for determining term length.

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Director's guide to issuing access permits for group activities, guiding and instructing

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to group activities that are for a commercial purpose or recreational purpose and that are likely to create “loss or damage” on vacant public lands. In addition, this is intended to provide guidance for instructional and guided group activities conducted by commercial and non-profit organizations.

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Tourism and commercial recreation business plan requirements

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As of November 1, 2019, tourism and commercial recreation operators may apply to access longer leases on public land in Alberta to a maximum of up to 60 years. Application for a tourism and... More ≫

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As of November 1, 2019, tourism and commercial recreation operators may apply to access longer leases on public land in Alberta to a maximum of up to 60 years. Application for a tourism and commercial lease must include a tourism and commercial recreation business plan. This document provides guidance for completing the business plan.

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Director's guide to leases for tourism and commercial recreation purposes [2019]

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Provides directors and stakeholders with guidelines for formal dispositions for tourism and commercial recreation purposes. It describes such things as appropriate activities, considerations for... More ≫

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Provides directors and stakeholders with guidelines for formal dispositions for tourism and commercial recreation purposes. It describes such things as appropriate activities, considerations for application completeness and merit review and considerations for determining term length.

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Tourism business startup workbook

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This workbook is intended for Alberta entrepreneurs considering joining the province's tourism industry. Completing this workbook will help them explore opportunities in the tourism sector,... More ≫

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This workbook is intended for Alberta entrepreneurs considering joining the province's tourism industry. Completing this workbook will help them explore opportunities in the tourism sector, understand what it takes to be a tourism entrepreneur, and know what they need to have ready prior to starting a tourism business. The workbook can also be useful for those who already have a tourism business, but want to explore new ideas.

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Tourism development guide : a guide to developing a tourism business, including obtaining the required government approvals and licences

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The Tourism Development Guide is intended to help those interested in starting or expanding a land-based tourism development. Such developments might involve either Crown lands of the provincial... More ≫

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The Tourism Development Guide is intended to help those interested in starting or expanding a land-based tourism development. Such developments might involve either Crown lands of the provincial or federal government or land within the jurisdiction of a municipality or a First Nation. Proponents of these developments should expect to seek approvals through several levels of government. They should also expect to integrate their own development plans with provincial legislation, regional and sub-regional plans, and municipal plans, as well as First Nation uses. This document presents the steps to be taken, the time frames to be expected for reviews, and the places to go for development assistance.

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