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Canadian tourism in the 80s At last Canadians are taking vacations at home It good news for our hard working tourist industry which supports 800 Canadians directly or indirectly in over businesses This trend will continue re gardless of whether the Canadian do uses or falls compared to that of the U S and other foreign currencies One dots not have to look far to find the cause In fact there are several reasons which suggest that this greatly expanded industry will continue to attract increasing numbers of Cana dians The resurgence of interest in physical fitness participation sports or in any kind of activity which involves healthy outdoor exercise will play an ever greater role In the years ahead The Canadian tourist industry con to adapt well to this need Heated pools both indoors and out doors provide year round swimming More and more hotels and resorts are installing health clubs designed to cater to a variety of activities Municipalities are investing increasing amounts in sports facilities which add to the Interest and pleasure of everyone including tourists An example is installation of the World longest skating rink in Ot where over 100 000 turned out for a weekend of fun last February Now many of our most popu lar resorts offer everything a visitor needs to enjoy an exciting vacation regardless of season It this greater range of choice which is earn Canadian resorts and cities the nod over American European and Caribbean competitors In addition Canadian operators are offenng more attractive all inclusive holiday pack ages at every season of the year Travel Times predicts that there will be increasing operation between government tourist bureaus transportation companies hotels and resorts and lour operators offer bet and better package vacation bar gains as we move into the 80s Another significant trend is the Increasing emphasis by federal provincial and municipal govern on major tourist attractions At one time you could count the number of world class events held in Canada on the fingers of one hand For example it wasn too long ago when the Quebec Winter Carnival and the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto were the only Internationally known winter attractions Today there are major events and tourist attractions taking place across land through out the year which attract millions of people There film festivals interna tional athletic meets Okloberfests live theatre oik festivals carnivals Robert G Publisher art exhibitions airs symphony or operas and ballet com panics In a word Canadian tourist attractions are growing steadily in popularity as many Interested groups have come together to plan and pro mole them It all adds up to excite and fun or Canadians because everything is now planned to satisfy the home audience first It this In creasing sensitivity to the needs of the home audience which will spearhead growth of our tounst Industry In the next decade Canada Largest Travel Magazine Spring 1980 Volume Number 2 Travel Times Is published six times a year by Smith Publishing Company Limited Editorial Sales Office St Catherine Street West Montreal Quebec Tel 514878 1973 Ontario Office Suite Avenue Toronto Ontario M5P 1P7 Tel Robert G Smith Publisher John Moore Editor Scan Harris Art Director Suzanne Production Manager Contributors John Bissonnettc Dale Calllngham Silly Jackson Claude Lemleux Rosemary McDonald Marion son Tony Sloan and Bernie Wise Pictures Canadian Government Office of Tourism VIA Rail Canada Depart ment of Tourism Nova Scotia