Form Page: thsi_tods

(Before completing this application, please make sure that you have read, understand and discussed your eligibility requirements with Alberta Traffic Supply (1-866-560-SIGN (7446)) relevant to your attraction category and location requirements. There is a $35 non-refundable administration fee to process this application. The application fee shall be in the form of a cheque, made payable to the “Government of Alberta” and submitted to Alberta Traffic Supply, 9015 - 14 Street NW, Edmonton AB, T6P 0C9).

(Provincial highway is a one, two or three digit highway. Examples of Highway # are 2, 58, 884. If possible, provide a simple map showing your location).

In the text box below, please provide ALL relevant information concerning your operation or attraction.

NB Please provide as much information as possible. Failure to do so could delay the process of determining the eligibility of your application.

Facility is open to public access at a minimum 3 days a week, 8 hours a day, and be open
12 consecutive weeks during the operating season.

Have at least one of the following: a controlled gate, staffed orientation point, or permanent interpretation panels/display?

Listed in an official travel guide or entered into Travel Alberta’s Tourist Information System, or is a legitimate operation recognized by the relevant industry association?

Provide wheelchair accessibility; designated parking stalls, easy building access and, prominently display the wheelchair symbol?

NB (Verification of visitation numbers MUST be submitted with application if numbers exceed 15,000 annually. This verification may be in the form of: customer database summary, guest books, special events hosted etc.)

As a condition of approval, the applicant agrees to ensure that directional signs will be placed at all intersections along the “minor” road system from the facility to the approved sign location/intersection as stipulated in the approval.

Also, the applicant, as a condition of approval, shall remove all existing, non-conforming signs both inside and outside the provincial highway right-of-way, which fall within Alberta Transportation’s development control area as stipulated in the Highways Development and Protection Act.

These non-compliant signs shall be removed prior to approvals being issued. The applicant is hereby notified that should the attraction at any time fail to qualify or comply with the guidelines, the signs permitted under this program will be removed. Examples of non-conforming signs include signs installed in farmer's fields on private land adjacent to the highway.

The information being collected on this application is for the purpose of evaluating the applicants criteria in determining qualification relative to the guidelines associated with the Tourism Highway Signage Program. If you have any questions regarding the collection of this information please contact the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Office, 3rd Floor, Twin Atria Building, 4999 - 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3, [780] 422-0021 [toll free 310-0000]