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Shaping Communities: The Value of Destination Development in BC

Shaping Communities: The Value of Destination Development in BC is a series told through the voices of community leaders, Indigenous partners, tourism professionals, and local champions from across the province. Speakers highlight the foundations of destination development, including strong partnerships, coordinated planning, a shared vision, and collaboration among diverse interest holders. The video shows how strategic investment in tourism supports local economies, attracts investment, improves community infrastructure, and helps draw professionals through recreation assets and amenities. It highlights how destination development through tourism can strengthen relationships and how investing in it is an investment in communities across BC.

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Huu-ay-aht First Nations: Leading Tourism Development

Explore the impact of Indigenous-led destination development—where cultural preservation, tourism investment, and community priorities come together to create pathways for cultural connection and economic opportunity.
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District Wine Village: Growing a Tourism Hub

In this video, learn how community partnerships, regional vision, and thoughtful planning came together to shape a tourism hub that contributes to local opportunity and a strong regional economy.
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BC’s Tourism Ecosystem

BC’s tourism ecosystem brings together many partners who each play a part in strengthening the visitor economy. Explore how their shared efforts support vibrant communities across the province.
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