Kananaskis Village
Kananaskis Villageis anunincorporated communityinAlberta's Rockieswithin theKananaskis Countrypark system in theKananaskis Improvement DistrictofAlberta,Canada.[1]It is located approximately 26 km (16 mi) south of theTrans-Canada Highway(Highway 1), 3 km (1.9 mi) west ofHighway 40(Kananaskis Trail) via Mt. Allan Drive and Centennial Drive. The community is located on the west shore of theKananaskis Riverat the base ofMount Kidd.
The village was the host of the28th G8 summitin 2002 and will be the host of the51st G7 summitin 2025.[2]
Kananaskis Improvement District's municipal office is located in Kananaskis Village.[3]
Attractions
[edit]Kananaskis Village is a resort community. It features hotel-style accommodation and numerous amenities. Amenities include a 36-hole golf course (Kananaskis Country Golf Course), downhill skiing (Nakiska Ski Area), equestrian facilities (Boundary Ranch), and trails for hiking, mountain cycling, and cross-country skiing.[4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Kananaskis, geographical codes and localities, 2006".Statistics Canada. March 5, 2010.RetrievedMay 1,2011.
- ^"Canada to host G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., in 2025".Global News. June 15, 2024.RetrievedJuly 29,2024.
- ^"Contacts".Kananaskis Improvement District. Archived fromthe originalon August 27, 2011.RetrievedMay 1,2011.
- ^"Kananaskis Village Area Facilities".Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.RetrievedMay 1,2011.
- ^"Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area".Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.RetrievedMay 1,2011.
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