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Cross Lake Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Cross Lake Provincial Park is located on Steele Lake, less than two hours drive north of Edmonton, near the town of Fawcett. The guide includes a map of the... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Cross Lake Provincial Park is located on Steele Lake, less than two hours drive north of Edmonton, near the town of Fawcett. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as learning about any active fire bans.

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Recreational vehicle camping in Alberta : a demand and supply side perspective

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A study of recreational vehicle (RV) campers and campgrounds was conducted in February and March of 2009 to assess if Alberta campgrounds are adequate in numbers, condition and diversity. Study... More ≫

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A study of recreational vehicle (RV) campers and campgrounds was conducted in February and March of 2009 to assess if Alberta campgrounds are adequate in numbers, condition and diversity. Study findings provide an assessment of the status of the travel industry in light of economic changes, the current campground situation in Alberta in terms of the supply side (manufacturers and RV campground operations) and the demand side (users of Alberta campgrounds), highlights significant trends impacting RV campground operation and development, and identifies best practices in campground operations.

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William Watson Lodge : Kananaskis country

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William Watson Lodge is situated in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, overlooking the Lower Kananaskis Lake. When Kananaskis Country was established in 1977, the Government of Alberta announced its... More ≫

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William Watson Lodge is situated in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, overlooking the Lower Kananaskis Lake. When Kananaskis Country was established in 1977, the Government of Alberta announced its intention to develop selected areas within Kananaskis Country as multi-use recreation areas for all Albertans. William Watson Lodge was opened September 22, 1981 by then Premier Peter Lougheed and his wife Jeanne. Jeanne has been accredited with the idea of creating a facility for the disabled in Kananaskis Country. The Lodge has proved to be the most successful facility for persons with disabilities within the Alberta Parks system.

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Recreational leases

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The use of public land is authorized under the Public Lands Act for a variety of purposes. Dispositions for community-based cultural and recreational activities are approved as recreational leases.

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Alberta Tourism recreational leasing process

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The ATRL process has three major objectives: 1) To ensure that tourism and commercial recreation applications for development on public land continue to be reviewed in a prompt and efficient... More ≫

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The ATRL process has three major objectives: 1) To ensure that tourism and commercial recreation applications for development on public land continue to be reviewed in a prompt and efficient manner. 2) To provide a comprehensive review whereby adequate, timely, and accurate information about tourism and commercial recreation lease applications is made available to assess whether or not to approve a lease. 3) To recognize the business, financial and environmental information requirements associated with long term tourism and commercial recreation opportunities on public land.

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