Section 3: Future of tourism within the Fernie area.
Q12. What opportunities do you believe exist for tourism growth and sustainability in Fernie and the surrounding area?
I believe there is an opportunity to increase the quality of experiences. We have a few good, high quality experiences but there is definite room for improvement. Increasing yield through guided and curated experiences is an opportunity.
Community understanding of the importance of tourism and the far reaching impact of the follow through economic effect through increased communication of this. Expansion of trail network and growth of off seaon events.
- continuing the great work with trails
- support tourism-related economic development initiatives
- further expand events and animation
business attraction and supporting local
1, the community has to make peace with the idea, Tourism is ok.
2. Welcome companies that provide people a fun place to come to( such as Golden)
Fernie needs a municipal campground. This would be a massive opportunity for this area.
Advertising
As Fernie grows measurably i. e( hotel expansions and Basecamp) so will the desire to come and recreate here, too.
Grow assets for tourism
events
The sky is the limit( plus the mountains, rivers, trails, historic downtown)
More capacity is needed
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