The Government of Alberta started a public feedback process in the Ghost-Kananaskis area near Banff, Alberta, on March 6, 2026. This plan will help decide how land in the region is managed for work, recreation, and nature protection. Changes here are important for locals because they can shift traffic patterns and affect how people access the outdoors in the Bow Valley.
According to the government, the goal is to find a balance between different activities, such as hiking and riding off-highway vehicles. Officials want to hear from everyone who visits or works in the area to help reduce conflicts between different groups who use the land.
New rules for the area can also affect how the region prepares for wildfires and protects the local water supply. Residents often feel the effects of how this land is managed through changes in road traffic, noise levels, and the number of people camping nearby.
Public input for this first part of the planning process will be open until June 5, 2026. This feedback will be used to help the government create a new long-term management plan for the area.
