Abbot Pass Hut was more than a building, it was an experience.
This experience was created by the hut, the pass, the approaches to and from it, the people who visited and the passage of time. For the purposes of this survey, we will refer to these together as “Abbot Pass Heritage Place”. While completing the survey, please think of the whole place:
- the building, the pass and the landscape
- stories about everything that has happened in those places
- the whole experience of getting there and being there (e.g. sights, sounds, sensations)
This survey has three parts and includes 20 questions, most are multiple choice. You can participate even if you have never been to Abbot Pass Hut. All responses are anonymous:
- Part 1 – Why did Abbot Pass Hut matter to you?
- Part 2 – The building, the pass and location
- Part 3 – The social and cultural experience
- Part 4 – Your favourite themes
Your responses will tell us what mattered most about the experience of Abbot Pass Heritage Place, including Abbot Pass Hut. Later this year, Parks Canada will work with the Alpine Club of Canada and others to recommend ways to share the story of this place and its heritage values with future generations.
Thank you for being part of the story!
Preamble
Indigenous Connections
Abbot Pass and Abbot Pass Hut may have significance to Indigenous communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Parks Canada is reaching out to these communities to invite participation in ways that work best for community members.
If you are a member of an Indigenous community with an interest in this project, welcome! Please complete the survey and / or contact us directly at LLYKSuperintendent-DirecteurLLYK@pc.gc.ca if you would like more information.
Alpine Club of Canada
In February 2023 a working group, led by the Alpine Club of Canada, announced that it plans to submit a development proposal for a new structure in place of Abbot Pass Hut. No formal application has yet been received. When it is received, Parks Canada will conduct a development review. This involves rigorous impact assessment and evaluation against park management plans and related policies.
A future development proposal may be informed by public engagement but will be considered separately.
