Stone Creek is proposing to construct and operate a gondola
Stone Creek is proposing to construct and operate a gondola along with a day lodge, trail networks, viewing platforms, suspension bridge and associated utility services infrastructure as part of the Silvertip Integrated Village Resort. The Gondola Project proposes a Gondola connecting the base area of Silvertip to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. The Gondola Project spans lands administered by three jurisdictions: Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Public Land, and land within the Town of Canmore. Summary of Proposal The Gondola Project proposes a passenger aerial ropeway system (Gondola) connecting the base area of Silvertip to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. The Gondola Project spans lands administered by three jurisdictions: Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Public Land, and land within the Town of Canmore. Gondola The Gondola will provide an accessible sightseeing, light recreation, environmental and cultural tourism opportunity to all skill levels and user groups. Enclosed cabins will enable access for all, including young families and visitors with strollers or wheelchairs. The ride from the Palliser Station Area up to the Silvertip Village Station Area would take just over 3 minutes; and the ride from the Silvertip Village Station Area up to the Summit Lodge Area would take around 7 minutes. |