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- "Tourist" redirects here; for the album by Athlete, see Tourist (album)
- For the Roxette album, see Tourism (album)
- see List of popular tourist regions
Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. Tourists are people who are "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited" (official UNWTO definition). The distance between these two places is of no significance.
A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components. The tangible elements include transport systems — air, rail, road, water and now, space; hospitality services — accommodation, foods and beverages, tours, souvenirs; and related services such as banking, insurance and safety and security. The intangible elements include: rest and relaxation, culture, escape, adventure, new and different experiences.
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Allcanada.com - Sport show featuring Canadian exhibitors geared towards the outdoorsman- hunting, fishing, and adventure travel.
An American's Guide to Canada - Canadianisms, how to tell if you're in Canada, information on the Great White North for American visitors.
Canada and Canadian Cities - General information about the country and its major cities.
Meta Description: [ Information about Canada and Canadian cities, Images about Canada and Canadian Cities, and other useful information. ]
Canada Travel News - Current tourism news from across the country, sorted by territory or province.
Meta Description: [ Canadian Visitor spring summer hotel rates, reservations, travel news about Canada including tourism news from the Canadian Provinces sea to sea, and from the Great Lakes to the Arctic. ]
Canada: InterWest Connections - Comprehensive information about Canada from tourism and travel to business, real estate, government, and education.
Meta Description: [ Canada tours,Canada travel,Canada lodging, Canada accommodations,Canada bed and breakfast,Canada inns,Canada resorts,Canada hotels, Canada motels,Canada lodges,Canada campgrounds,Canada rv parks. ]
Canadian Geographic Online - The Canadian Geographic Magazine features articles on travel destinations across Canada.
Canadian Tourism Commission - A consortium of tourism related national public/private sector partners. Provides organisation profile, membership information and photo library.
Canadian Winter - An online magazine featuring Canadian winter travel, leisure and lifestyle, with features about destinations and activities.
Meta Description: [ Home page Home - The online magazine version of Canadian Winter, Canada's newest winter travel, leisure and lifestyle magazine. With features on Canadian travel destinations and activities, plus other travel tools, resources and information. ]
CanTraveller - A blog by a business traveller who visits locations all over Canada and writes about their experiences.
CITAP - Canadian Inbound Tourism Association (Asia Pacific) - An organization of hospitality and tourism industry members working to develop Canada as the preferred destination for Asia-Pacific travelers. Includes a list of members, directors and a photo gallery of CITAP activities.
EuroCan e-Travel - Provides agency services to attractions and activities across Canada, catering to travellers over 50 years of age. Service in Dutch, German, French and English.
Meta Description: [ EuroCanTravel provides the most concise Canadian Tourist Attractions for European boomers on the Web! ]
Great Canadian Rivers - A guide to Canada's most prominent rivers, with information about their histories, ecosystems, recreation and economy, and local cultures.
Meta Description: [ Take a multimedia tour of Canadian rivers. Explore the history, ecosystems, culture, recreation and industry of Canada's greatest waterways. Facts, figures and descriptions include natural environment, fish and wildlife, salmon species, outdoor travel, eco-tourism, parks, trails, sport fishing, w... ]
National Tax Refund Service - Describes Canadian Sales Tax refund eligibility to non-resident travellers returning from Canada. Includes information about who qualifies, refund procedures, FAQ, services offered and refund claim form.
Meta Description: [ Sales Tax Refund for visitors to Canada. Remboursement de taxes de vente canadiennes pour visiteurs, Reembolso de impuestos a no-residentes ]
NetCards.ca - Internet Poscards of Canada - Internet Postcards of Canada and travel portal to various Canadian destinations.
Meta Description: [ NetCards.ca - Internet Postcards of Canada, Pictures, Vancouver, Toronto, Whistler, Halifax, Prince Edward Island, Calgary, Ottawa, Quebec, Photographs, Photos. ]
OK in Canada - Presents information about selected accommodations, events and attractions in locations across Canada.
Meta Description: [ Accommodation and Attractions in all territories and provinces of Canada from Atlantic to Pacific including Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Art Galleries, Museums, Festivals, Concerts and Crafts. ]
Rec Travel Library - Canadian travel and tourism information with an emphasis on personal travelogues. Offers general information and regional links.
Meta Description: [ Find travelogues, hotel reviews, holidays and more for cities throughout Canada. ]
Summer Camps Guide - A listing of summer camps and wilderness programs for youth in Canada. Offers a camp directory by province, wilderness, boys, girls and co-ed camps, plus a format for updating information on camps.
Meta Description: [ CampPage guide to Summer Camps in Canada ]
Tips for Travelers to Canada - Travel tips from the US State Department. Offers information by phone, mail, fax or internet and lists US consular offices in Canada.
Meta Description: [ Information for U.S Citizens Travelling abroad. Information for foreign Citizens trying to obtain a Visa to enter the U.S ]
Travel 2 Canada - Provides directories of information about destinations, activities and suppliers across the country.
Meta Description: [ Great Canadian site for: ecotours; fishing; hunting; rafting; resorts; skiing; snowmobiling; native experiences; dog sledding; photo tours; hiking; wilderness experiences; view the northern lights; visit the Rocky Mountains... ]
Travel Canada - A guide to destinations events across Canada. Offers travel advice and featured destinations, experiences and getaway ideas, slide shows and interactive maps.
Meta Description: [ The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) promotes Canada as desirable travel destination and provides timely and accurate information to the Canadian tourism industry to assist in its decision making. La Commission canadienne du tourisme (CCT) met en marché le Canada comme destination touristique d... ]
Where.ca - Publisher of Canadian travel and visitor guides. Offers information about accommodations, dining, entertainment, maps and special features.
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