Exam 8: Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

When you travel to natural areas with the intent to conserve the natural state and to invest in the well-being of local residents, you could be called _____________________.

Being involved in responsible tourism means that ________________________.

Proper risk management training requires that __________________________.

Because Canadian parks are in high demand by a wide variety of interest groups, one of the key stressors is _____________________.

Who in the federal government is responsible for Parks Canada?

Hard adventure requires that _____________________.

Soft adventure includes activities such as golfing, swimming, and boating.

When every item that you carry in must also be carried out of the wilderness when you leave, you are involved in _________________.

a)While tourism is often referred to as a green industry because many activities are supported by a clean, vibrant environment, tourists can cause damage to land and the wildlife it supports.Discuss two negative impacts tourism has on Canada's forests, wildlife, coastal regions, lakes, mountains, and vegetation. (b)Identify two ways in which you believe governments or the tourism industry can best deal with these negative impacts.Justify your answer with examples. (c)What is meant by the term carrying capacity? Why is it a critical factor for tourism?

Sports and outdoor recreation are big business in Canada.Discuss three opportunities available for tourists in your province based on all four seasons.Identify the area of the province they must travel to and the facilities they will need while there.You may not repeat any activity in your discussion.

There are two opposing views of tourism's relationship with the environment.The negative point of view sees tourism as an industry that _________________________.

a)Risk management has become an essential part of all areas of tourism, including accommodations, events, adventure tourism, and outdoor recreation.Why is this relationship so important? How does a company begin to establish risk management policies? Defend your answer using examples. b)Do you believe risk management should be part of the tourism experience? Why or why not?