TOTAL ANNUAL CAMPERS 



Starting in 1963, the number of campers shown on renewal campsite 



permits were not included in the total camper statistics 



Work continued in the Canada-Ontario Trent-Severn- 

 Rideau study. The recommendations of this study will pro- 

 vide the basis of future Government Historic Canals. 



A major new direction was undertaken in Canada with 

 the completion of background planning for Canada's first 

 underwater park. This park, located at the tip of the Bruce 

 Peninsula, is currently in the master planning stage, with an 

 anticipated opening date in 1973. 



CORDS 



Phase I of the Canada Outdoor Recreation Demand Study 

 (C.O.R.D.S.) is approaching completion. The combined 

 effort of the ten provinces and the federal government has 

 created data files from park user surveys, national household 

 surveys, and an outdoor recreation facilities inventory. 



Phase II of C.O.R.D.S. involves the development of 

 methodologies for interpreting the data collected and apply- 

 ing these findings within the outdoor recreation planning 

 process. The transition fron-i Phase I to Phase II began late 

 in 1970. It is anticipated that Phase II will be completed late 

 in 1972. 



TORPS 



During 1970-1, the inter-departmental Tourism and Outdoor 

 Recreation Planning Study (T.O.R.P.S.) accomplished con- 

 siderable progress. A technical committee on tourism and 

 recreation research has been established. The conceptual 

 framework for a systems model to simulate tourism and 

 recreation behaviour has been completed, and computer 

 programming has begun. A data bank, containing facts rele- 

 vent to outdoor recreation planning, has been initiated. The 

 systems model, as presently conceived, is referred to as a 

 prototype model; and a program has been designed for its 

 refinement as a research and planning tool. 



PARK PLANNING AND 

 DEVELOPMENT 



Late in the year, a thorough review of the Park Classification 

 system was initiated. The experience gained in the years of 

 its implementation since 1967 has provided an opportunity 

 to assess its significance and effectiveness. This review, to be 

 completed in the forthcoming year, will lead to a more 

 refined and effective system. 



MASTER PLANNING 



The master planning program was substantially expanded 

 during the past year. A policy report was received on 



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