As prepared for the Annual General Meeting March 31, 2026
Fernie & Elk Valley Regional Trails & Recreation Framework- Trails Master Plan
Last year, Tourism Fernie— supported by trail and user groups, landowners, and government partners— launched Phase 1 of a yearround, non-motorized and motorized Trails Master Plan / Framework for the valley. Phase 1 has been completed, and Tourism Fernie is now in Phase 1.5. All-Mountain Productions and Consulting Inc. led Phase 1, which included a comprehensive trail and recreation mapping inventory, land use and governance review, event inventory, and initial key insights. The firm was retained to carry out Phase 1.5, with completion in 2026.
To date, 31 one-on-one meetings have been held with trail organizations, land managers, First Nations, private landowners, and representatives from provincial, municipal, and regional governments. Meetings were held with the Tourism Fernie Board( February 18, 2025 and January 13, 2026) and local trail organizations( April 15, 2025) to review Phase 1 progress and present draft versions of the Trails Master Plan / Framework map. A more detailed presentation was delivered to the Board in January 2026.
Next steps include distributing stakeholder surveys in early March 2026, analyzing survey results alongside themes identified during meetings, and delivering a final report in April 2026. The report will outline key findings, recommendations, and proposed next steps.
Through strong stakeholder involvement and partnership, this plan is intended to support and enhance the long-term sustainability of year-round recreational access and opportunities in the valley.
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