The Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment in Canada

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Stakeholders in National Parks  The Government  Tourists  Local inhabitants  Tour operators  Local businesses *They all have different needs and ideas about how parks should be used

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Pacific Rim National Park  Camping, canoeing, cycling, diving, fishing, hiking, surfing, and whale watching  World famous ‘West Coast Trail’  arguably in the world's ten best hikes  seventy-five kilometers long  takes an average of five to seven days  originally constructed for the rescue of mariners  The “Graveyard of the Pacific”

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment  West Coast trail is World renowned:  sandstone cliffs  caves  sea arches  gorgeous waterfalls along beaches

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Advantages from The West Coast Trail  9000 people a year go to hike  multiple spin-offs for the communities that surround the Trail  In a recent survey, about 90% of people in the local communities said the trail was a positive benefit for them  $ dollars in economic benefits  Park System benefits because the land remains protected

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Neg. Impacts of the West Coast Trail  Overpopulation:  reservation system and Fees $108, $25 and $30  Pollution:  Sewage and gum  Cougars and other wild Animals  3-4 Cougar attacks annually, less likely to flee  Logging

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Solutions  Trail Etiquette: Low Impact Camping  It is an offence to collect, remove, destroy or deface any heritage resource  Use a stove to minimize fires  Reduce risk of forest fires/use of wood  Ensure safe water and health conditions  If you are stuck, dig a hole 20cm deep x 30 meters away from water sources, "treasure chests"  Wash in the ocean or at the mouth of rivers  use biodegradable soap  Camp at designated campsites  Camp on the beach to reduce impact on the forest

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Solutions  Hang your food, garbage and toiletries  Your actions can kill wildlife and endanger hikers  Pack it in: pack it out  There are no garbage cans on the WCT  Stay on the main trail and obey all signs  First Nation Reserves located along the WCT  Respect other visitors and the Trail  protect the quality of their experience

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment Article Reviews  Questions:  Be able to summarize the article?  What does the article have to do with tourism?  Will tourism be increased?  How does it effect the environment?  Do you agree with everything the author is saying? Why/Why not?

Effects of Tourism on the Natural Environment