Chapter 5. Recreation

Original author: Don Webster
Revisions made by: Blake Rowsell and Graham Vaughan

Learning Objectives

Differentiate between recreation, outdoor recreation, adventure tourism, and nature-based tourism
Describe the significance, size, and economic contribution of this sector to the overall tourism industry in BC
Identify key industry organizations in recreation, outdoor recreation, and adventure tourism
Classify different subsectors of recreation, outdoor recreation, and adventure tourism
Recognize the unique challenges facing recreation, outdoor recreation, and adventure tourism in BC

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