As part of the Ministère du Tourisme’s Action Plan for Responsible and Sustainable Tourism 2020-2025, the MUWBR is leading an outreach project to document and showcase the best tourism practices suited for the northern experience.
Objectives
- Document and experience the best practices in responsible, sustainable northern tourism
- Generate knowledge and help to demonstrate:
- Tourism industry impact and leverage in tackling and adapting to climate change and conserving natural environments
- The positive impact of joint and conservation actions on tourism
- Share knowledge and the best practices in responsible, sustainable northern tourism
Activities
- Effectuer un portait diagnostic des pratiques en lien avec le tourisme durable dans le secteur des monts Uapishka (Groulx)
- Carrying out a diagnostic study of sustainable tourism practices in the Uapishka (Groulx) Mountains area
- Facilitating workshops on the challenges and successful approaches of other organizations and regions in terms of sustainable tourism
- Setting up a citizen science program, including the design of the Classe Biosphère school program
- Analyzing the connections between sustainable tourism, ecosystem quality and the fight against climate change
- Producing a guide on the best practices in sustainable northern tourism
- Participating in tourism events and promote the best practices in sustainable tourism
Calendar
- Activities planned until 2025
Financial support for this project is provided by the Ministère du Tourisme of Québec.
