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Executive Summary
As part of the outlying commercial accommodation lease renewal process established by Parks Canada, Pine Bungalows developed this Master Plan for their leasehold. Future development and improvements sited in the Pine Bungalows’ Master Plan closely meet or exceed the Outlying Commercial Accommodations Panel Report recommendations, and the final development guidelines established by Parks Canada. The leaseholders of Pine Bungalows are applying for conceptual approval for their master plan, lease replacement, and associated environmental screening. The Environmental Screening Report addresses both the Pine Bungalows Master Plan and the request for a lease boundary reconfiguration.
Established in 1936, the Pine Bungalows was one of the first bungalow camps in Jasper National Park. It evolved through the years and the resulting property has 80 accommodation units contained in a mixture of original cabins, newer cottages, and motel units. The current property owners are recognized for their contribution to sustainable tourism and ecological protection.
Parks Canada established development guidelines for Pine Bungalows based on recommendations made by the Outlying Commercial Accommodations and Hostels in the Rocky Mountain National Parks, the Ecological Integrity Report and new management and area plans. The guidelines establish future development limits and required ecological considerations for Pine Bungalows.
The Master Plan outlines nine phases of property improvements that will span a ten year time period. The first requirement is to establish a reconfigured lease boundary on the north corner of the property, close to Highway 16. This boundary reconfiguration does not change the size of the property, and brings with it the environmental gain of a land exchange for a section of riparian land along the Athabasca River.
The Master Plan outlines: an overall decrease in building footprint and guest capacity; improvements to utilities that will make them safer and more environmentally friendly; a reduction in roads; improvements to traffic flow and parking (incorporated into a new entrance and office building); improvement to guest amenities; an increase in staff accommodation; and reclamation of encroachments.
Within ten years, the Pine Bungalows will become a smaller operation and will have architectural continuity. The reclamation of encroachments and reduction of the built footprint will enhance the properties ecological and historical integrity. All of these changes will result in an enhanced visitor experience and environmental gains for Jasper National Park.
For more information please contact us at Tel: (780) 852-3491 or Email Us: pinebug@telusplanet.net
