Exam 7: Recreation

Gaming has been handled in a variety of ways in different countries.In the United States, betting and gaming opportunities are not as open as they are in Canada.The gaming industry in many provinces is an excellent money maker for the provincial government, and much of this money is funnelled into health care, education, or other areas in need of financial support.Discuss the Canadian industry perspective using the following guidelines: a)List three different types of gaming establishments and give a brief description of each. b)List three positive impacts gaming might have on a destination and two negative impacts. c)Do you feel the federal and provincial governments were right to allow the growth of the gaming industry in Canada? Justify your answer.

A major source of funding for public attractions comes from business investments.

When a museum recreates a period in time with actors in costume portraying historical figures, it is known as a __________________.

The safe location created to protect Canadian government officials during the Cold War was called the Diefenbunker.

Permanent sites and facilities that are always available to a tourist are called ______________.

Attractions are created by a destination in order to attract specific target markets at specific times.

Mega malls, such as the West Edmonton Mall, or shopping districts like that on Granville Island in Vancouver are tourist attractions.

A large indoor shopping facility that has not only shops and restaurants but also includes entertainment such as video game rooms, wave pools, miniature golf, cinemas, and children's rides is called a ______________________.

Natural attractions depend completely on what a country's landscape has to offer visitors.

Casino gambling is a form of gambling where bets are placed on the outcome of a specific race or event.