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South Eastern Ontario (RTO9) Awarded GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – ONTARIO, CANADA – Today, after an eleven month process, South Eastern Ontario announced they have been awarded GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification by way of a rigorous assessment, review, and verification process. The process requires the destination to assess their sustainability performance across four categories; environmental, socio-economic, natural and cultural, and …

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Member Spotlight: OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River

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A third generation family owned and operated business, OWL Rafting offers world class whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River. OWL Rafting is certified Silver with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? OWL Rafting is a third generation family owned …

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Newsletter, August 2023

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NEWLY CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MEMBERS Klahoose Wilderness Resort — Silver A View to Remember Bed and Breakfast — Gold Sechelt Visitors Centre — Silver Gibsons Visitors Centre — Silver SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MEMBERS — AWAITING GRADING Canada Rail Vacations BC Hotel Association (BCHA) Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) Arctic Range Adventure Bluewater Adventures ________________________________________________________________________________ The Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge …

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Fires, Floods, and the Future: Sustainable Tourism’s Potential to Support Climate Resilience

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In the face of a summer season of wildfires that have broken records and impacted countless communities, both ecological and human, more and more discussion is happening in post-pandemic Canada about just how resilient our communities and businesses are when natural disasters arrive on their doorstep. As this article is being written, there are 379 …

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Member Spotlight: Georgian Trail E-Bike Rentals

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Named the “Best Bicycle Friendly Business” in the Bruce, Grey, Simcoe region, Georgian Trail E-bike Rentals is certified Silver with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? We offer half- or full-day e-bike rentals throughout South Georgian Bay. We are …

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Member Spotlight: Canadian Tulip Festival

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Since 1953, The Canadian Tulip Festival has been celebrating the tulip, an international symbol of friendship and peace. The Canadian Tulip Festival is certified Silver with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? The Canadian Tulip Festival is the …

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Newsletter, July 2023

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The Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge is a commitment to improve the sustainability performance of your tourism business or destination between now and 2030, in an effort to create a more sustainable future for the tourism industry! [ TAKE THE PLEDGE ] ________________________________________________________________________________ THIS MONTH’S CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MEMBERS 40 Knots Winery — Platinum The Wickaninnish Inn — …

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Member Spotlight: INNHotels

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Provide a brief background/overview on your business. INNHotels is a Canadian family-owned business. Ten unique properties all situated within hours of the Rocky Mountains that focus on value and above all great service. The company was built from the ground up and remains dedicated too giving back to communities and sharing a passion for hospitality. …

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Making a Splash: Tourism’s Role in Water Conservation

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It’s that time of year again, where drought conditions worsen across the country, while floods threaten and devastate others. Based on where you are located and how strongly those conditions are present in your community, response to drought from municipalities varies from recommendations to improve water conservation, to legal restrictions and outright banning on certain …

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Member Spotlight: Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards

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An estate winery located in the Lake Erie North Shore, with world-class wines; expertly crafted cuisine; a naturalist’s haven — Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards is certified Bronze with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? We are very protective of …

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