Publications

The Canadian market for cultural tourism in Alberta : a special analysis of the 2006 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey (TAMS)

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Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture commissioned a set of Canadian tourist profiles based on activity-based sectors identified in the 2006 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey:... More ≫

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Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture commissioned a set of Canadian tourist profiles based on activity-based sectors identified in the 2006 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey: cultural tourists; fairs & festivals tourists; hikers, climbers & paddlers; archaeological & palaeontological tourists; and Aboriginal culture tourists. This profile describes cultural tourists.

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A study of western Canadian market potential to visit the Canadian Badlands : exploratory qualitative research

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The primary purpose of the research is to provide an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of Canadian regional market travelers who might visit the Canadian Badlands.

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The American market for fairs & festivals tourism in Alberta : a special analysis of the 2006 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey (TAMS)

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Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture commissioned a set of American tourist profiles based on activity-based sectors identified in the 2006 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey:... More ≫

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Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture commissioned a set of American tourist profiles based on activity-based sectors identified in the 2006 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey: cultural tourists; fairs & festivals tourists; hunters; and archaeological experiences tourists. This profile describes fairs & festivals tourists.

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Standards for consultant deliverables

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This document establishes standards for consultant deliverables related to Alberta Parks and Protected Areas design and construction programs. Consultant agreements for architectural, engineering... More ≫

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This document establishes standards for consultant deliverables related to Alberta Parks and Protected Areas design and construction programs. Consultant agreements for architectural, engineering and related services typically require the production and submission to Alberta Parks and Protected Areas of 'deliverables' in the form of drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, etc. To take advantage of the significant efficiencies afforded through the distribution, use, and storage of these documents in electronic form, by multiple users, and throughout the project life cycle, it has become necessary to establish standards for these documents. As a prime example, making bid documents (drawings, specifications and addenda) available to bidders electronically in a consistent format would be extremely difficult to accomplish without standards for consultant deliverables.

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Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture business plan [2007]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for tourism economic impact assessments of ungated or open access events and festivals [2007]

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These guidelines are designed to enable organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals and events across North America to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating their... More ≫

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These guidelines are designed to enable organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals and events across North America to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact. A new level of consistency and professionalism will be brought to this important measurement task as event organizers adopt the guidelines as minimum standards.

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Old Strathcona Provincial Historic Area Establishment Regulation

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Establishes the Old Strathcona Provincial Historic Area

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Sundance Provincial Park management plan

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Sundance Provincial Park is located in the Foothills Natural Region of west central Alberta approximately 21 kilometres west of Edson. The Sundance Provincial Park Management Plan provides a... More ≫

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Sundance Provincial Park is located in the Foothills Natural Region of west central Alberta approximately 21 kilometres west of Edson. The Sundance Provincial Park Management Plan provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for stewardship of the park. Staff of Alberta Environment, within the context of existing legislation and regulations, prepared the plan. It outlines the type and extent of outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities, facilities and services. The plan provides direction regarding the delivery of heritage appreciation programs that assist Albertans and visitors to understand and appreciate our natural heritage while ensuring its ongoing preservation. The management plan was developed with public input and is intended to provide for the periodic review and revision to reflect the current thinking of Albertans on how our natural heritage will be preserved for present and future generations. The Minister responsible for parks and protected areas has...

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Peter Lougheed & Spray Valley Provincial Parks management plan

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This plan guides management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks consistent with legislation and policies that are in effect. The plan conforms with the existing Provincial Parks... More ≫

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This plan guides management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks consistent with legislation and policies that are in effect. The plan conforms with the existing Provincial Parks Act, other related legislation and the Kananaskis Country Recreation Policy 1999. The plan will be reviewed from time to time to ensure that it remains consistent with current legislation and policy. This plan provides a statement of management intent and objectives for the area. In addition, it identifies permissible public recreation activities, related facilities and provides guidelines for their future management and development. It also recognizes existing dispositions for hydro electric power generation, as well as the desirability of maintaining viable recreation/tourism and business opportunities in the area. While this plan focuses on the management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks, regional and valley-wide perspectives have been considered to ensure proper...

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Visitation statistics, provincial parks & recreation areas

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Visitation statistics are reported both at the park and ‘area’ level (i.e., individual campgrounds, day use areas, group use areas, fixed roof accommodation facilities). Statistics are summarized... More ≫

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Visitation statistics are reported both at the park and ‘area’ level (i.e., individual campgrounds, day use areas, group use areas, fixed roof accommodation facilities). Statistics are summarized for provincial parks and recreation areas. The data collection systems associated with these visitation statistics are discussed in detail in the Introduction Section. Ten years of historical statistics for camping, group camping, fixed roof accommodation, and day use are included in this report. To put the province in perspective, a map depicting management areas, districts and selected sites (see Appendix) is also included.

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