Canada invests $13.4M in Rogers Pass Centre and Trans-Canada Highway

The Government of Canada announced $13.4 million for infrastructure improvements to the Rogers Pass Centre in Glacier National Park and key assets along the Trans-Canada Highway through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks.

The Rogers Pass Centre is an essential visitor experience and public safety node and rest point for travellers along this busy national corridor. During the rehabilitation, a temporary facility called Summit Station will provide travellers with visitor experience and safety information, park pass sales and merchandise, thereby ensuring minimal disruption to these services.

“With this investment, our government is protecting our natural heritage while growing a strong, sustainable economy. As one of Parks Canada’s most visited facilities, the Rogers Pass Centre is a gateway to nature, connection, and discovery, linking travellers to essential services along the Trans-Canada Highway and within Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, year-round. By enhancing safety, improving visitor experience, and safeguarding wildlife and ecosystems, we’re keeping communities and our economy moving in every season,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

This funding will also support critical roadway improvements along the Trans-Canada Highway, including:

• Upgrades to the Mount Revelstoke National Park entrance overpass to meet current safety standards
• Installation of an eco-passage to enable wildlife of all sizes to cross more safely
• Slope stabilization in Glacier National Park to address landslide impacts to the highway
• Drainage and surfacing improvements to improve safety

This Government of Canada investment is ensuring that future generations can safely connect with the cultural and natural heritage of Rogers Pass National Historic Site and Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks while helping to protect and conserve important infrastructure, support the local economy and contribute to growth in the tourism sector.

Featured image: Summit Station opened to visitors on July 10, offering travellers a temporary space for essential services and rest point along this busy national corridor. (CNW Group/Parks Canada (HQ))