[4] It is located within Alberta's Rockies, sharing much of its boundaries with Kananaskis Country.

[5] The administrative centre of the improvement district is Kananaskis Village.

[2] There are no communities located within Kananaskis Improvement District.

[11] However, residents do elect an advisory council consisting of a chairperson and three councillors to oversee the activities of municipal staff.

The 2002 conference pumped some $300-million into the Kananaskis and Alberta economy; however, security cost taxpayers in excess of $200-million.