Responsible Travel in Canada

Reduce travel impacts by respecting communities, wildlife, protected areas, local capacity and seasonal conditions.

Responsible travel is practical behaviour, not a marketing label.

Follow local rules

Permits, closures, fire bans and wildlife restrictions protect both visitors and places.

Spend locally with care

Choose local and Indigenous-owned businesses where appropriate without treating communities as attractions.

Reduce pressure

Visit outside the busiest hours, use established routes and avoid geotagging fragile or restricted places.

Transport choices

Use rail or transit where they fit, but do not make unrealistic claims about low-impact travel on routes with no practical alternative.