References
Reflective Posts
Corbett, K. (2020, March 20). The Canals in Venice Are so Still, Dolphins and Swans Are Returning for the First Time in Years. Retrieved December 05, 2020, from https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a31705362/venice-clean-water-coronavirus/
Relaxnews. (2020, October 24). Galapagos sees record rise in penguins, flightless cormorants ｜ Relaxnews. Retrieved December 05, 2020, from https://this.kiji.is/692666288357540961?c=592622757532812385
Overtourism documentary. (n.d.). Retrieved December 05, 2020, from https://www.responsiblevacation.com/copy/overtourism-documentary
Mapping Project
Anfield, M. (n.d.). Https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/kamloops/Birding_MikeAnfield_2f2a7842-c213-432d-b34c-b366e63d4038.pdf.
https://kamloopsnaturalistclub.com/
Siddle, C. (n.d.). Guide to Birding Vernon, BC. Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://birding.bc.ca/regions/okanagan_valley/guide-vernon.php
Nature Explorers Camp Archives. (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://abnc.ca/
Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Vernon) – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go – Updated 2020 (Vernon, British Columbia). (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154946-d8526952-Reviews-Allan_Brooks_Nature_Centre-Vernon_Okanagan_Valley_British_Columbia.html
http://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/monte_lk/https://www.facebook.com/MonteLakeResort/photos/511071819040423
http://www.shuswapnaturalists.org/O_oct11.18.htm
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https://shuswaptourism.ca/do/outdoor-adventure/birdwatching/
http://www.sabnes.org/maps/bay_satellite.html
http://www.shuswapnaturalists.org/outings.htm
https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/exhibits/living-landscapes/thomp-ok/env-changes/biodiv/ch5.html
https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.527.1716&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://www.cascadiamagazine.org/places/getoutside/get-outside-enderby-cliffs/
https://www.enderbychamber.com/activities/flora-fauna/#prev
Flora & Fauna. (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2020, from https://www.enderbychamber.com/activities/flora-fauna/
Romano, C. (2019, October 13). Get Outside! Enderby Cliffs. Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://www.cascadiamagazine.org/places/getoutside/get-outside-enderby-cliffs/
Vernon’s Promotional Video & Statistics
Cuplinskas, K. (2020, Okt 9). Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic. Retrieved from Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/10/government-announces-new-targeted-support-to-help-businesses-through-pandemic.html
Poole, K. (2018). Tourism Vernon Economic Impact. Tourism Vernon.
Symphony Tourism Service. (n.d.). Thompson Okanagan Community Research. Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.
Tourism Vernon. (n.d.). Building Vernon’s Tourism Future. Tourism Vernon.
Tourism Vernon. (n.d.). Index. Retrieved from Tourism Vernon: https://www.tourismvernon.com/en/index.aspx
Tourism Vernon Plan & Covid Strategy
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.vernon.ca/sites/default/files/docs/community-economic/tourism_vernon_business_strategic_plan_-_final_ammended.pdf
COVID-19 updates & information. (2020, November 23). Retrieved December 02, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/covid-19
Service, W. (2011, November 13). Strategy targets regional tourism. Retrieved December 02, 2020, from https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/strategy-targets-regional-tourism/
Vernon’s Best Sustainability Practices
ECOSCAPE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS LTD. (April, 2017). Taken from https://www.vernon.ca/sites/default/files/docs/Sustainability/Water/2016_fim_update_report-april_2017.pdf
Sustainability Grants. (2020, July 29). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/sustainability-grants
2020 Sustainability Grants launched to encourage sustainable action. (2020, July 03). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/activities-events/news-events/news-archive/2020-sustainability-grants-launched-encourage-sustainable
Phase 2 of Pilot Community Food Composting Project launches. (2020, June 26). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/activities-events/news-events/news-archive/phase-2-pilot-community-food-composting-project-launches
Composting & Reducing Food Waste. (2020, October 23). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/environment-sustainability/sustainability-initiatives/composting-and-reducing-food
Vernon Climate Action Plan. (n.d.). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.engagevernon.ca/climate-action?tool=story_telling_tool
Climate Action. (2020, October 23). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/environment-sustainability/climate-action
2020 Vernon Tree Program. (2020, October 23). Retrieved December 03, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/environment-sustainability/neighbourhood-tree-program
Positive & Negative Impacts
Positive
Economic Overview. (2016, April 15). Retrieved December 01, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/business/economic-development/economic-overview
Service, W. (2012, October 28). Tourism a driving force in North Okanagan job growth. Retrieved December 01, 2020, from https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/tourism-a-driving-force-in-north-okanagan-job-growth/
Tourism Vernon. (2020, November 24). Retrieved December 01, 2020, from https://www.vernon.ca/business/economic-development/sector-profiles/tourism
Negative
City of Vernon. (2020). Community Plan 2013 – Infrastructure. Retrieved from City of Vernon: https://www.vernon.ca/sites/default/files/docs/bylaws/OCP/10infrastructure.pdf
Ghulam, R., Sharmin, A., Faijul, I., & Hoque, F. (2013, September). ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF TOURISM.Retrieved from American Journal of Environment, Energy and Power Research : http://www.ajeepr.com/AJEEPR_Vol.%201,%20No.%208,%20September%202013/ENVIRONMENTAL.pdf
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. (2016, August). Tourism Infrastructure. Retrieved from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/assets/780c75be7c/tis-1-tourism-infrastructure.pdf
Stainton, D. H. (2020, October 10). Economic Impacts of Tourism. Retrieved from Tourism Teacher: https://tourismteacher.com/economic-impacts-of -tourism/#7-negative-economic-impacts-of -tourism
Vernon Tourism. (2020). Business Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022. Retrieved from Vernon Tourism: https://www.vernon.ca/sites/default/files/docs/community-economic/tourism_vernon_business_strategic_plan_-_final_ammended.pdf
