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Newsletter, September 2023

NEWLY CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MEMBERS Shades of Jade Inn and Spa — Silver Black Rock Oceanfront Resort — Silver Grande Cache Inn and Suites — Bronze Bowering Lodge — Silver [ Learn more about certification ] ________________________________________________________________________________ EXCITING NEWS FOR THE GREENSTEP MEMBER COMMUNITY! We have been working hard behind the scenes on a new platform for our members […]

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Truth and Reconciliation: Moving Beyond the Land Acknowledgement

Contributed by: GreenStep Solutions Image Credit: Sncewips Heritage Museum Over the past several years, land acknowledgements have become an important step towards reconciliation within the tourism sector. At the 2023 IMPACT Conference, Greg Hopf of Moccasin Trails, encouraged the industry to continue its journey of truth and reconciliation by taking additional steps beyond the land

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Kermodei Tourism Awarded GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Certification for Terrace, British Columbia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Today, on World Tourism Day, Kermodei Tourism announced they have been awarded GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification by way of a rigorous assessment, review, and verification process. The seven month long process required the destination to assess their sustainability performance across four categories; environmental, socio-economic, natural and

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Member Spotlight: Elmhirst’s Resort

Located on the shores of Rice Lake, Elmhirst’s Resort is a family-owned and operated cottage resort, conference centre, spa and wedding venue offering guests an authentic Canadian experience. Elmhirst’s Resort is certified Platinum with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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