Destination Castlegar - Tourism Development

Locals Only

Informed Consent Required by Selkirk College:

The aim of this research project is to gather information from the residents of Castlegar and Regional District I & J pertaining to how much they use current tourist amenities and to explore what sort of amenity the citizens believe that Castlegar is missing to increase its appeal as a tourist destination and place to live.
There are no known risks associated with this survey, the data collected will be used by Destination Castlegar to advocate for future development in the city of Castlegar and Regional District I & J.
If you agree to fill out the survey it should take about five minutes. Your participation is voluntary. You may withdraw at any time but will not be in consideration for the prize of $500 towards local businesses of your choice if all the questions are not completed.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Zoeycrockart@edu.selkirk.ca.

If you have any ethical concerns, please contact pvaananen@selkirk.ca.

By continuing with the survey, you understand the informed consent statement and agree to participate.

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* 1. To confirm that you are a resident of Castlegar and regional district I & J, please enter your postal code below:
Please note, you will not receive anything in the mail.

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* 2. Do you currently think that Castlegar and RDCK I & J is a desirable tourist destination?

Yes

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* 3. Following up to the previous question, why do you feel that way?

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* 4. What makes Castlegar a tourism destination? Choose all that apply

Nordic/ Cross country Skiing

Mountain Biking

Fishing

Snowmobiling

Hiking

Paddling

Golfing

Shopping

Eating & Drinking

Museums and/or Galleries

Events

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 5. From the Arts & Culture list below, please select the locations that you believe are tourism draws?

Doukhobor Discovery Centre

Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park

Canadian Pacific Railway Museum

Verigin Memorial Park

Brilliant Suspension bridge

Sculpture walk

Millennium Park

Kootenay Gallery

None of the above

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* 6. When was the last time that you visited one of these Arts & Culture locations?

	In the last year	In the last three years	In the last five years	Have not visited this location
Doukhobor Discovery Centre	Doukhobor Discovery Centre In the last year	Doukhobor Discovery Centre In the last three years	Doukhobor Discovery Centre In the last five years	Doukhobor Discovery Centre Have not visited this location
Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park	Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park In the last year	Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park In the last three years	Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park In the last five years	Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park Have not visited this location
Canadian Pacific Railway Museum	Canadian Pacific Railway Museum In the last year	Canadian Pacific Railway Museum In the last three years	Canadian Pacific Railway Museum In the last five years	Canadian Pacific Railway Museum Have not visited this location
Verigin Memorial Park	Verigin Memorial Park In the last year	Verigin Memorial Park In the last three years	Verigin Memorial Park In the last five years	Verigin Memorial Park Have not visited this location
Brilliant Suspension bridge	Brilliant Suspension bridge In the last year	Brilliant Suspension bridge In the last three years	Brilliant Suspension bridge In the last five years	Brilliant Suspension bridge Have not visited this location
Sculpture walk	Sculpture walk In the last year	Sculpture walk In the last three years	Sculpture walk In the last five years	Sculpture walk Have not visited this location
Millennium Park	Millennium Park In the last year	Millennium Park In the last three years	Millennium Park In the last five years	Millennium Park Have not visited this location
Kootenay Gallery	Kootenay Gallery In the last year	Kootenay Gallery In the last three years	Kootenay Gallery In the last five years	Kootenay Gallery Have not visited this location

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* 7. From the list of Arts & Culture locations which places do you look forward to visiting for the first time? Select all that apply:

Doukhobor Discovery Centre

Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park

Canadian Pacific Railway Museum

Verigin Memorial Park

Brilliant Suspension bridge

Sculpture walk

Millennium Park

Kootenay Gallery

None of the above

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* 8. What challenges do you think visitors face while exploring Castlegar? Select all that apply:

Finding things to do

Accommodation

Transport around town

Signage and directions

Cost of meals and experiences

Access to visitor information

Weather

Quality of services

Language barriers

None of the above

Other (please specify)

Destination Castlegar - Tourism Development

Locals Only

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* 1. To confirm that you are a resident of Castlegar and regional district I & J, please enter your postal code below:Please note, you will not receive anything in the mail.

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* 2. Do you currently think that Castlegar and RDCK I & J is a desirable tourist destination?

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* 3. Following up to the previous question, why do you feel that way?

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* 4. What makes Castlegar a tourism destination? Choose all that apply

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* 5. From the Arts & Culture list below, please select the locations that you believe are tourism draws?

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* 6. When was the last time that you visited one of these Arts & Culture locations?

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* 7. From the list of Arts & Culture locations which places do you look forward to visiting for the first time? Select all that apply:

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* 8. What challenges do you think visitors face while exploring Castlegar? Select all that apply:

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* 9. Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve the visitor experience in Castlegar?

* 1. To confirm that you are a resident of Castlegar and regional district I & J, please enter your postal code below:
Please note, you will not receive anything in the mail.