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 A
concept proposal for the
Western Canada
Transpo
Gathering
Centre
at (or near)
Red Deer Alberta
as a community, regional
and visitor landmark focal point for a transportation-themed
marketing strategy for Red Deer and Central Alberta
(to be operated by a not-for-profit
corporation separate from the Forth Junction Heritage Society)
Canada's only
Heritage-Business-Entertainment Centre
based on
Trail, Rail and Transit
a big, bold, fun, interactive, multi-activity,
world-class attraction in a landmark 100,000 sq. ft. building (as
the focal point for a variety of historic sites and venues
throughout Central Alberta)
celebrating the settlement and economic development of Western Canada
highlighting the role of
trails,
trains and transit
5
major components:
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The Roundhouse
Gathering Hall
large round multi-storey,
multi-functional
community gathering place and the focal
point of the Western Canada Transpo
Centre that includes:
- Dual Atrium Entranceway with Water
Feature and Garden Railway
- Ancient and Native Transportation
Heritage Interpretive Centre
- The Classic Railway Diner
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Trails, Trains, Transit
Heritage Centre
featuring the role of trails, trains and
transit in
the prairie economy from 1885
extending into the future with attractors
that include:
- Wagons, Rails and Transit
Heritage
Plaza
- Centre for
the Exploration of Future
Sustainable Transportation
 - Multi-Level
Business Centre
overlooking the gathering centre
-
Observation Tower
Restaurant
overlooking the natural and built
landscape
- Human Mobility Amusement
and Activity Park
indoor year-round entertainment and
education theme park
The
Transpo Centre will also act as a
People Mover Shuttle Terminal and Trail
Link
connecting the Transpo Centre with historic Downtown
Red Deer, the Red Deer River, other local features and landmarks as
well as
to a possible future high speed rail terminal and other regional
destinations
May be located either at the Forth Junction Transpo Park or at a
separate location.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Proposed
Railway Station
and Transit Heritage Resort
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