Newfoundland and Labrador Product Development Strategy

- 193 -Management/Enhancement Planning for three linear corridors:Three corridors are identified in the Plan as requiring management and planning effort. In thecase of a highway corridor, for example, this means planning to preserve the unique qualitiesalong the route such as scenic views and valuable wetlands. The three corridors are:" The Trans Labrador Highway. A land use and facilities plan is required in order tomaintain scenic qualities as well as protecting environmental and cultural features alongthe route. This is particularly needed for the portion recently completed from theLabrador Straits to Cartwright." The Labrador Winter Trail System. The recommended approach is similar to that for theTrans Labrador Highway." The Labrador Coast. Planning and programming is needed to assist coastal communitiesin becoming tourism market ready, particularly for expedition cruise ships.Aboriginal Product DevelopmentThe Plan notes that there is significant potential to develop Aboriginal-owned and operatedtourism product in Labrador. Three possibilities identified are:" An ecolodge. This is not elaborated on, but we assume this refers to a standard ecolodgeoperation dedicated to providing wilderness adventure experiences from a high-endwilderness lodge operated according to an environmental conservation code of practise." Aboriginal cultural tourism products. These are not specifically defined but we assume itwould include a wide range of aboriginal cultural experiences such as traditional food,craftmaking demonstrations, time with a trapper and demonstrations on wildernesssurvival skills." The protection of aboriginal sites of significance. This is identified as a priority and it isclearly an important point. Inuit sites, for example, could include the formercommunities at Okak and Hebron, both north of Nain, the Rattler’s Bight area just northof Rigolet and Uviluktok, offshore from Hopedale.Resource Management and ConservationThe Plan envisages that Destination Labrador would provide an advocacy role in thepreservation of marine and terrestrial resources.It underlines the need to link resource conservation with tourism through a set of eco-tourismprinciples and codes of practise for both tourists and tour operators.THE ECONOMIC PLANNING GROUP of Canada Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism Product DevelopmentD. W. Knight Associates Strategy and Accommodation Needs Study