Gen Z Travel Vocab
A vacation spent at home or near home, where people take time off work but explore local attractions instead of traveling far away.
What is a STAYCATION?
Which Canadian city attracts the most tourists per year? And roughly how many?
Toronto, Ontario
Approx. 25 million
This attraction stretches over 21,000 km and was built to protect an ancient empire
What is the GREAT WALL OF CHINA
The world's longest coastline belongs to this country
What is CANADA
This type of tourism visiting undisturbed natural areas with the goal of building environmental awareness
What is ECOTOURISM
A luxurious form of camping where travelers enjoy the outdoors but with high-end amenities like comfortable beds and electricity
In which city is the Canadian Walk of Fame located?
BONUS: +200 What Streets?
What is TORONTO?
BONUS: KING AND SIMCOE ST.
What ancient ruins are found high in the Andes Mountains, Peru
What is MACHU PICCHU?
This national park is the oldest in Canada, established in 1885.
What is BANFF NATIONAL PARK
John decides to plan a 1-month trip abroad to visit places such as The Vatican, Jerusalem, and The Mecca. Which type of tourism would John fall under?
What is RELIGIOUS TOURISM
This term refers to staying at a local’s home instead of a hotel while travelling, often for a more authentic and personal experience.
What is home-sharing, hostel, or Airbnb?
This large ski resort town in British Columbia hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics
What is WHISTLER?
This massive stone structure in England made up of large standing rocks, has puzzled historians for centuries.
What is STONEHENGE?
If you were to travel from the East coast of Canada to the West coast how many time zones would you have crossed?
What is 6?
Ms. S wants to watch the Olympic games visiting more than 10 sports stadiums and evens. What type of tourism would these people be doing?
What is SPORT TOURISM
A service that provides financial protection for unexpected events that may happen during travel, such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost luggage.
What is TRAVEL INSURANCE?
This historical site in Ottawa is the home of Canada’s federal government and is known for its Peace Tower and Changing of the Guard ceremony.
What is PARLIAMENT HILL?
This island is home to nearly 900 monolithic statues, known as moai, which were carved by the Rapa Nui people.
What is EASTER ISLAND?
This province is home to the longest-covered bridge in the world.
What is NEW BRUNSWICK?
Some vacations are simply designed to help people get away from it all and to allow for peace. What type of tourism is this?
What is RELAXATION TOURISM
The negative impact of too many tourists visiting a destination leads to environmental damage, crowded sites, and local disruptions.
BONUS: +100 Provide me a current example of this
What is OVERTOURISM?
What is the name of Canada's Tallest mountain?
BONUS: +100 Where is it located?
What is MOUNT LOGAN?
BONUS: Yukon
The name of the famous statue overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is CHRIST THE REDEEMER
Approximately how many TRIPS did Canadians take in 2024?
BONUS: +200 for the exact Number
What is 66.3 MILLION TRIPS
If someone was to travel to Woodstock, Ontario to visit one of Canadas largest outdoor farm exhibitions, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, what type of tourism is this?
What is AGRITOURISM