Local Benefits

Recreation and tourism is one of Alberta’s fastest growing and most economically important industries. Eagle Point and Blue Rapids will attract large numbers of new visitors to our region, visitors who will make significant contributions to our local economy. Those visitors will create new opportunities for local businesses, including hotels, retail outlets, restaurants, RV dealerships, and many others.

Another important benefit of the parks is a better approach to development. With clearly defined management guidelines and a dedicated staff to administer them, the parks areas will enable us to find the best ways to meet the needs of industry, recreation and habitat protection in the North Saskatchewan River Valley.

Parks and protected areas also provide limitless benefits to rural communities, such as: diversifying economies, protecting the environment, providing opportunities to learn and connect to the natural world, enhance recreation opportunities, promote healthy living and much more.