Regenerative Community Tourism Plan
Cortes Island is remote destination welcoming visitors who value its
natural beauty, diversity, and way of life to help preserve its natural environment and contribute
positively to the island's economy and
residents.
From September 2023 to March 2024, CCEDA refreshed its 2014 Community Tourism Plan, with support from Destination British Columbia and Pacific Economic Development Canada, . The Community Tourism Plan presents a vision for tourism on Cortes Island, highlights the characteristics of the visitors who best align with theisland's values and assets, outlines guiding principles to support decision-making, and identifies 17 recommendations, with tactical actions, to advance in the next three to five years.
The plan aims to cultivate regenerative tourism practices and help Cortes atract visitors who share similar values to the island's residents and appreciate the beauty, authenticity, natural environment and unique vibe of the island's culture.
The community engagement was extensive, including ten
interviews with targeted individuals, four in-community and two online community sessions, and a
survey that generated 50 responses. Two advisory group meetings were held to review the findings and
recommendations prior to finalizing the report.
How ?? connect with Cortes?
Cortes Island is a place for nature lovers who are adventurous, low-impact, and respectful. They value community, support local businesses, engage in ecologically and socially conscious activities that create
deep connections and encourage them to contribute positively to the community.