Banff Wants to Keep Pedestrian Zone, But Patios, Rerouted Traffic Raise Concerns

People walk across a street in Banff, Alta., in Banff National Park, on July 21, 2017. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

An Alberta tourist town in Canada’s busiest national park plans to continue its popular downtown pedestrian zone from May long weekend until Thanksgiving long weekend each year.

The Town of Banff has decided to permanently fund the project, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of its annual operating budget.