Alberta Tourist Town to Continue Pedestrian Zone, but Seeking More Detail on Patios

Published on January 17, 2024

An Alberta tourist town in Canada’s busiest national park plans to continue its popular downtown pedestrian zone from May long weekend until Thanksgiving long weekend each year. The Town of Banff has decided to permanently fund the project, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of its annual operating budget. It is, however, still unclear whether the town would be able to continue to allow outdoor restaurant patios in that pedestrian zone after Parks Canada raised concerns about the commercialization of public space. Salman Rasheed, who’s a superintendent for Banff National Park, has said he supports pedestrian-friendly plans but he has concerns about the permanent and ongoing expansion of the patios....

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