The Voice for Visitor Experience in Canada's Mountain Parks

Access, Enjoyment, Funding

The Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) is an association of Canadians, recreationalists, Rocky Mountain Parks residents, and local businesses who are passionate advocates for and users of Canada’s Mountain Parks. The Parks are where we live, work and play.

AMPPE is dedicated to preserving the unparalleled natural beauty of Canada’s Mountain Parks while providing inspiring and authentic experiences to our visitors.

The Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) is an association of Canadians, recreationalists, Rocky Mountain Parks residents, and local businesses who are passionate advocates for and users of Canada’s Mountain Parks. The Parks are where we live, work and play.

AMPPE is dedicated to preserving the unparalleled natural beauty of Canada’s Mountain Parks while providing inspiring and authentic experiences to our visitors.

The Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) is an association of Canadians, recreationalists, Rocky Mountain Parks residents, and local businesses who are passionate advocates for and users of Canada’s Mountain Parks. The Parks are where we live, work and play.

AMPPE is dedicated to preserving the unparalleled natural beauty of Canada’s Mountain Parks while providing inspiring and authentic experiences to our visitors.

AMPPE seeks to preserve the Parks founders’ vision that Canada’s Mountain Parks are “dedicated to the people of Canada for their benefit, education and enjoyment, and shall be maintained and made use of, and left unimpaired, for the enjoyment of future generations”.

Advocacy

AMPPE advocates for secure funding, access and  transparent and inclusive decision-making on behalf of businesses and recreationalists.

Our Advocacy

AMPPE FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES

Our Federal Policy Priorities Formed in 1997, the Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) is a member-driven advocacy association that represents businesses (such as hotels, restaurants, tour companies, recreationists, transportation companies, etc.) that employ 5,000+ employees in Canada’s Rocky Mountain National Parks. We promote high-quality visitor experience, enhanced accessibility, and local decision-making within […]

AMPPE Teams Up With BLLHA to Host All-Candidates Forum

AMPPE Federal Election Toolkit

Elections offer a vital opportunity to voice your concerns and influence the future of Canada’s Rocky Mountains and mountain parks. We encourage all AMPPE members to participate in the upcoming federal election and vote for the candidate in your riding who best represents your interests. With the federal election scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, […]

News & Events

Guides Are Good for Parks: AMPPE Partners with the OCC to Highlight the Benefits of Commercial Guides

Guides & Parks Canada: A Collaborative Legacy That Must Continue Parks Canada and commercial guides have worked together for over a century to provide visitors with safe, enriching, and sustainable experiences in our national parks. This long-standing partnership has helped protect natural spaces while ensuring people can connect with Canada’s incredible landscapes responsibly and meaningfully. […]

News

Featured

Guides & Parks Canada: A Collaborative Legacy That Must Continue Parks Canada and commercial

We are all deeply saddened by the news of the fires in Jasper and

AMPPE is beyond excited to welcome Lisa Darrah to the board. Lisa is a

Events

Federal Election Yellowhead Candidates Forum. Tuesday April 15, 7-9pm.

Jasper All-Candidates Forum for the new federal riding of Yellowhead.

Making an Impact.

The Association for Mountain Parks Protection & Enjoyment’s lobbying shapes policies, securing Mountain Parks’ sustainability. This ensures future access and enjoyment for all.

Become
A Member

Join AMPPE to protect Canada’s Mountain Parks together.

Align with AMPPE today,

to support the Mountain Parks of tomorrow.

Align with AMPPE today to support the preservation and sustainability of Canada’s Mountain Parks for future generations.

Together, we can make a difference.

Accommodation

Starting $120

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Retail Business

Starting $300

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Business

Starting $400

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Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that the western Canada’s Mountain Parks, including Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and Waterton Lakes National Parks, are located on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples. We honour and respect the diverse Indigenous cultures and histories of the Stoney Nakoda, Tsuutʼina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, and Blackfoot Nations, among others, who have stewarded these lands since time immemorial.