An Appropriate Use Framework, prepared by the Town of Banff and Parks Canada, is used to screen new business licence applications for appropriateness within Banff National Park.
"In a world, and province, that worships the free market economy, Banff is an anomaly. Its location within a national park means the municipality, incorporated in 1990, must scrutinize every business application that comes its way with an eye to answering one question: Is it an appropriate use in a national park?"
Thanks to Alaric Fish
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