HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE
Quarry Lake Project

Goal: The Rocky Mountain Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Town of Canmore seeks to design and build facilities at Quarry Lake that reflect the wishes of our community. The scope of the project will depend upon the level of community support and the success of fundraising efforts.

Objectives
·The first objective, to acquire from the Province of Alberta the 239-acre Quarry Lake area, has been achieved.

·The second objective is to develop Quarry Lake in a non-intrusive, environmentally sensitive way for public recreational use and enjoyment. rocky mountain national park

A Short History of the Quarry Lake Site: banff national park

This land has changed over time. Initially, the pace of change was slow. The Rockies were formed over millions of years, creating not only our magnificent vistas but subsurface resources including black coal. rocky mountains

Coal was first mined from the Quarry Lake lands from underground shafts in 1906 and 1907. Open pit mining from 1967 to 1971 altered the landscape magnificently and created a quarry 25 meters in depth. In 1976, limited reclamation removed debris and equipment, leveled disturbed land and seeded grass. The quarry was lined with clay and allowed to fill, forming Quarry Lake. For the last 25 years the land has been used as a recreation site. Now with population growth and increased use, we have the opportunity to influence change. How do we want to shape the Quarry Lake area for the future? rocky mountain national park banff national park

1. Entrance, 2. Dog Run, 3. Salamander Pond, 4. Lake, 5. Beach

Current Recreational Use:
 Quarry Lake is a favourite recreational area. Year Round - path system for family walks and dog walking Summer - swimming, diving and picnicking Winter - cross country skiing

Directors of the Rocky Mountain Heritage Foundation

Ron Casey, Town of Canmore

Stanley A. Milner, O.C., A.O.E., L.L.D.,C.D. President, Canmore & Edmonton rocky mountains
Robert S. Matheson, C.M. Q.C., C.D. Assistant Secretary, Edmonton ff national park

Esther S. Ondrack, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Spruce Grovecky mountain national park
Marijke Watson, Canmore