The New York Times is reporting on the impact of Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, describing how it’s devastating the northern wilderness and impacting the tourism industry.
Canadian destinations and attractions for outdoor visitors, such as hiking trails in British Columbia or campgrounds in eastern Ontario and Quebec, have been affected by wildfires, which have blocked roads, destroyed campgrounds and forced closures of wilderness outfitters. Other outfitters, like heli-tour operators, have redirected their resources to firefighting.
Tourism, a significant contributor to Canada’s GDP, had already rebounded to $37.8 billion after the pandemic, but the wildfires are causing losses and financial concerns for operators. The government is offering financial support, but some businesses are rethinking operations.
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