South Georgian Bay's Conservation Economy Report

This report details the overarching vision of a conservation economy. The vision being to build an economy centered on protecting, conserving and restoring our shared natural and cultural assets so that this incredible region can continue to prosper, thereby providing for our wide community of constituents long into the future.

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When you are finished reading this report, you will have a deep understanding of how a conservation economy will help South Georgian Bay thrive while maintaining its ecological assets. You will also be provided with a toolkit of resources and action items on how you as a government agent, municipal leader, business leader, local resident or changemaker can help this vision become a reality.

The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Canada

From coast to coast to coast, the mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, parks and green spaces are a core part of our shared Canadian identity and the foundation for outdoor recreation which contributes massively to healthier Canadians, thriving communities, and a prosperous economy.

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This POW Canada Outdoor Recreation Report represents a first-of-its-kind, Canadian report highlighting the importance of Outdoor Recreation. By combining the best available information on the collective economic activity generated by 23 outdoor recreation activities in Canada, POW has estimated Canada’s outdoor recreation economy at over $101 billion annually.