Leisure and Tourism Research Group Recent Research and Funding
Researchers have been supported by the National Research Granting Councils as well as local, provincial, and federal agencies. Selected examples of research programs are provided in the chart below.

Researcher(s)

Project Title

Funding Agency

Baydack, R., Campbell, M., Barber, D. Manitoba Ecosite Classification and Decision Support System NSERC/SSHRC/CFS
Campbell, M. & MacKay, K. Backcountry Trail Day Use Patterns and Impacts Parks Canada
Campbell, M Understanding Bear Smart Behaviour: education and research Sustainable Development Innovations Fund
Campbell, M., MacKay, K., Shoesmith, M., Walker, D. Enhancing Rural Livelihoods in Uganda through Sustainable Community Tourism Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
MacKay, K. & Vogt, C. Understanding the Impacts of Information Technology on the Vacation Experience Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Van Winkle, C. Information technology use at festivals and cultural events University of Manitoba University Research Grants Program
Learning transfer from tourism experiences: Understanding the visitor's perspective University of Manitoba University Research Grants Program
Designing interpretive guided, audio and audio-video tours Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)