Banff grapples with unique challenges before cannabis legalization
BANFF, Alta. — The Town of Banff is grappling with unique challenges before this year’s legalization of recreational pot.
With a reputation as a place to get a “Rocky Mountain high” and with a large international tourist base, the small mountain town is already on the radar for retailers.
“We are unique in terms of our fixed land base and very limited amount of commercial space, and the fact that we have very unique town purposes as a national park community — to serve as a visitor service centre … and provide a range of services for those people,” said Randall McKay, Banff’s director of planning and development.
Officials expect to craft rules about where pot could legally be consumed within the townsite and where cannabis-based businesses could be located.