STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS |
MANAGE TOURISM-RELATED CAPACITY IMPACTS ON COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT AND VISITOR EXP. IMPORTANT TO TOURISM |
MITIGATE NON- TOURISM INDUSTRY IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT TO TOURISM |
IMPROVE GETTING TO & AROUND FERNIE( VISITORS & LOCALS) |
BUILD A MORE RESILIENT INDUSTRY IN TIMES OF EMERGENCIES AND ADAPTATION |
FOSTER GREATER CARE AND APPRECIATION OF FERNIE – HAVING VISITORS BECOME CONTRIBUTORS AND AMBASSADORS |
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MEDIUM TERM
Identify indicators that can determine capacity concerns and impacts
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LONG TERM Increase conservation offices / officers for the area – more education, more enforcement |
MEDIUM TERM
Identify and prioritize visitor gathering areas and walking routes for improved year-round maintenance and snow removal( COF, FCC, FTA, TF)
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IMPLEMENTATION & COLABORATION
Note: all action items include an initial list of organizations, identified by their own acronym, responsible for collaborating on its initial implementation, other organizations may be added. The acronyms are explained on the bottom of page 51.
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LONG TERM
Gain resources for more and improved trail maintenance, including winter grooming
LONG TERM
Identify options and seek resources to distribute users sustainably and effectively to reduce high impact areas
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MEDIUM TERM
Continue to improve a sustainable local shuttle service between town and the resort( TF, FAR, COF, FCC)
LONG TERM
Improve bike access, parking, routes and positive communications to foster and grow Fernie as a bike-friendly community( COF, FTA, TF, FCC)
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Improve and support connectivity and information and nterpretive signage of local trail systems, and town with key attractions.( ie Centennial Trail, Great Northern Trail / town loop) |