Residents of the southeast region of British Columbia are angry about the rise in entry fees to Radium Hot Springs, which is a popular attraction within Kootenay National Park. Radium Hot Springs is managed by Parks Canada. A single adult-entry ticket costs $8, up from $8.50 to $16.50.
The annual adult pass prince increased by 47 percent to $220.50 Officials from Parks Canada claim that the fees have been frozen since 2004 and need to be increased to cover capital, operating and maintenance costs.
CBC reports that a resident from Invermere near Radium Hot Springs said, during a protest against the fee increase held at the end of January 2023: “I understand Parks Canada isn’t in the business to provide municipal pools. However, she expressed concern that her children might not be able to learn to swim in safe and affordable ways.
Some residents were inspired to suggest a cost-sharing agreement between Parks Canada and the local community to help subsidize entry costs. Radium residents do not have access to other recreational centres.
The chief operating officer of Parks Canada says that they are open for discussion with local officials about this idea. The mayor of Radium Hot Springs said that currently there is no way to split costs between facility and park governance under the regional district system.
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