Section 2: Answers that you provide in Section 2 will help us understand who you are representing and that organization ' s outlook.
Q10. From your organization’ s perspective, what are the key opportunities to support growth and long-term sustainability?
More hotel rooms
A more efficient and affordable Transportation service to Fernie from Calgary. More transportation services for guests staying in Fernie. The taxi service is way to over priced and an uber service would be invaluable
Improve recreational access and regulate floating devices allowable on the Elk River..
invest in shoulder seasons. Create attractions other than outdoor activities that would cater to another type of tourist and would allow for traffic during shoulder season
Housing housing housing. Support adding townhouses and apartment living options.
Beds available for tourists. Redirect people from Banff etc as fernie isn ' t as busy Regular transportation from Calgary, Bus or Train The Pass & Cranbrook. More destination assets other than outdoor recreation
More locals, visitors, and businesses need to know how much the town benefits from our trail network. Fernie is well behind outdoor rec giants like Cumberland, Squamish, even Rossland when it comes to supported trail crew. I have no affiliation with the Fernie Trails Alliance, but mine and most of the businesses in Fernie directly benefit from their work. The FTA needs a greater spotlight and membership drive from Tourism Fernie.
share money with the City of Fernie
Folks will always want to get away
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