Deck 8: Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Question 1

Over 15% of Canadians participate in hunting and/or fishing activities during their vacations.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In 2011, Sable Island, off the shores of Nova Scotia, officially became designated as a provincial park.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Parks Canada is responsible for some of Canada's most important historic natural attractions.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In regard to environmental issues, the term greenwashing refers to the promotion of the perception that a company has environmentally friendly policies and practices.

Question 5

All Crown lands are owned by Canada's First Nations.

Question 6

Any change to an environmental habitat or negative impact to creatures that live within that habitat is called a stressor.

Question 7

Habitat segmentation occurs when a highway system is built across the established travel paths of local animals.

Question 8

Canada's Green Plan is an attempt to educate the public on the importance of considering the environment when developing new areas.

Question 9

One of Parks Canada's biggest challenges will be maintaining the ecosystems within the national parks.

Question 10

Hiking and walking are actually the same activity, just marketed differently to seem more "sporty."

Question 11

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

Question 12

The longest built trail in Canada is called the Trans Canada Trail.

Question 13

Risk management plans are not required for low risk activities.

Question 14

The scarcity of water in desert regions actually serves as a natural protection against increased levels of tourism.

Question 15

The invasion of alien species and the increased use of pesticides are examples of stressors facing Canada's parks.

Question 16

One of the key challenges when dealing with the environmental damages caused by tourism is that many visitors do not realize they are hurting the ecosystem.

Question 17

Careless use of fires and picking flowers both have severe impacts on natural vegetation.

Question 18

Rainforests, grasslands, and individual species of animals and plants are all part of an ecosystem's processes.

Question 19

Hard adventure requires prior experience and training in order to minimize the potential risks involved in the activity.

Question 20

The primary functions of Parks Canada are to preserve scenic, historic, and cultural resources and to promote outdoor recreation to other countries.

Question 21

How many historic canal systems does Parks Canada manage in Canada?

A) Twelve
B) Nine
C) Seven
D) Three

Question 22

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 _____________________.

A) an ecotourist
B) a sustainable tourist
C) a naturalist
D) a fair-trader

Question 23

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

A) ecotourism
B) soft adventure tourism
C) low impact camping
D) outdoor recreation

Question 24

The maximum number of people who can use a site with only "acceptable alteration" to the physical environment and with only "acceptable decline" in the quality of the experience gained by subsequent visitors is also known as __________________.

A) sustainable tourism development
B) carrying capacity
C) recycling
D) environmental restoration

Question 25

An example of hard adventure is ___________________.

A) cross-country skiing
B) spelunking
C) trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro
D) swimming with dolphins

Question 26

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

A) air pollution
B) urban development
C) alien species
D) overuse

Question 27

Risk management _________________________________.

A) ensures that tourists who are your guests are never hurt or injured
B) is a management concept that focuses on identifying potential hazards and taking all possible preventative steps to ensure a safe experience
C) accepts that tourists get hurt on vacation, and as a business you need the appropriate insurance
D) means purchasing an insurance policy that covers not only your company but all of your employees and equipment

Question 28

Proper risk management training requires that __________________________.

A) all staff have emergency kits readily available in case of an accident
B) staff have been trained to respond to guests' needs
C) staff have all guests sign an agreement that ensures they will not sue the company in case of an accident
D) staff are properly trained for an emergency and all safety standards are met

Question 29

Tourism that focuses on nature-related experiences that help people appreciate and understand natural resources and their conservation is ____________________.

A) sustainable tourism
B) non-consumptive tourism
C) hard adventure
D) ecotourism

Question 30

The Trans Canada Trail was one of Canada's millennium projects, and _____________________.

A) federal funds from Canadian Heritage and Industry Canada paid for it
B) it is one continuous trail that links Newfoundland to British Columbia and Nunavut
C) was created to encourage sales of Canadian-made products such as snowmobiles and four-wheelers
D) its purpose is to provide exercise for Canadians to keep them healthy

Question 31

Crown land is owned by _____________________.

A) the federal government
B) the provincial government
C) both federal and provincial governments
D) the Queen of England

Question 32

Risk management programs _______________________.

A) are designed solely to reduce the litigation in our tourism systems
B) identify all potential hazards customers may encounter while under care of the operator
C) encourage the use of local guides and education regarding the ecosystem
D) are mandatory for all college and university tourism programs

Question 33

Low impact camping requires that ______________________.

A) all campers have licenses that ensure they are aware of the ecosystem
B) every item carried into or created during the wilderness experience is carried out
C) people pre-train so that their impact on the wilderness is minimal
D) people store their food products safely away from animals and do not use campfires to cook

Question 34

Canada has four seasons, and _____________________________.

A) it is important that we make use of each season by providing tourists with good reasons to visit
B) the tourism industry needs to accept that there is no way to consistently draw people
C) it requires that both provincial and federal governments ensure that workers are looked after financially during the off-season
D) federal and provincial governments must increase advertising to ensure that a maximum number of tourists visit Canada during the summer

Question 35

A fundamental shift is occurring in the management of our national parklands.The emphasis is now on ___________________.

A) visitor use
B) revenue generation
C) maintenance and protection
D) rehabilitation

Question 36

Hard adventure requires that _____________________.

A) a person pre-train; they need specialized equipment and risks are taken
B) the travel experience be difficult
C) a group leader guides the travellers, due to the high level of risk
D) advanced bookings are made and costs are high

Question 37

Being involved in responsible tourism means that ________________________.

A) you take nothing away from the site and leave nothing behind
B) you have a sustainable product that is ecologically sound
C) you understand and practice the principles of greenwashing
D) you adhere to the carrying capacity of the site

Question 38

Who in the federal government is responsible for Parks Canada?

A) Industry Canada
B) The Minister of the Environment
C) Environment Canada
D) Canada Parks and Lands

Question 39

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the most popular exercise is ________________.

A) walking
B) running
C) fishing
D) golfing

Question 40

According to Canada's Green Plan, how much space should be protected for parks, historic sites, and wildlife?

A) 6%
B) 12%
C) 16%
D) 22%

Question 41

There are various perspectives concerning tourism and the utilization of natural resources.On one side, tourism management practices should be put into place to control the use and abuse of natural resources.On the other side, tourism development should be completely stopped when tourism use is in conflict with an ecosystem.
Craft a position paper advocating a particular side of this argument.Be sure to discuss issues such as vegetation, water, carrying capacity, sustainability, and wildlife.

Question 42

The longest trail in the world, spanning over 16 000 km and connecting the three oceans that border Canada, is called the _________________________.

A) Canada Millennium Trail
B) Trans Canada Trail
C) Trans Provincial Route
D) Parks Canada Trail

Question 43

Parks Canada has an important mandate in the management of natural resources.
a)Explore some of the responsibilities that Parks Canada has, both within and outside the national park system.
b)Discuss some of the stressors our natural resources are exposed to that require Parks Canada to play a role in balancing.

Question 44

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.

Question 45

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

A) creates massive unemployment during the winter months
B) creates litter, pollution, and damage to our fragile ecosystem
C) the federal government provides financial support to tourism when it should be providing for health care and education
D) kills animals and destroys our forests

Question 46

Approximately 11% of all cultural tourists fall into which of the following life stages?

A) Married, no kids
B) Families with kids
C) Empty-nesters
D) Single

Question 47

There are two opposing views of tourism's relationship with the environment.The positive view is that _________________________.

A) tourism makes a great deal of money for many communities
B) tourism creates jobs and helps with Canada's unemployment figures
C) tourism helps conserve natural resources and provides incentives for restoration of historical and archeological sites
D) as long as the government sets rigid environmental standards, our wilderness will stay pristine

Question 48

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?

Question 49

Tourism businesses can help support the environment by __________________.

A) funding environmental causes
B) recycling, reusing, and reducing waste
C) lobbying the government for stricter environmental legislation
D) refusing to allow practices like hunting and fishing to take place in Canadian forests and lakes

Question 50

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?

Question 51

a)Canada's national and provincial park systems provide exciting opportunities for vacationers interested in leaving behind the hustle and bustle of urban living for a peaceful, healthy outdoor experience.Added to these protected areas are Canada's Crown lands.Discuss two ways in which our park systems differ from Crown lands.
b)Which land system do you believe plays the most important role in today's tourism industry?
Justify your answer.Finish your discussion by identifying, within your region, the most important national park and two of the largest provincial parks.

Question 52

Adventure tourism and outdoor recreation are often combined until a single category.Yet these two activities differ significantly from each other, as well as having distinct sub-categories.
Compose a paper in which you:
a)compare the similarities between adventure tourism and outdoor recreation
b)contrast the fundamental differences between the two
c)provide a clear explanation and examples in your work