Career and Technology Studies Grades 10-12

This chapter of an open access textbook about tourism explores the global context for Aboriginal tourism development, the history of the sector in BC, and important facts about Aboriginal tourism in BC today.

Created by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, this guide is intended inspire excellence in Indigenous cultural tourism (ICT) experiences across Canada. These National guidelines are YOUR tool to help you to develop and deliver a “market ready” and authentic ICT product

A guide created by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada to highlight the many Indigenous tourist initiatives in Canada's territories and provinces.

A guide to accessible camping, hiking, and other activities within the federal parks.

This article highlights some of the accessible tourist sites across Canada.

A guide to accessible travel within Alberta.

On this page, educators will find videos of inspiring individuals who work in vastly different areas of the tourism industry.

Whether you’re looking for a rewarding career full of exciting new challenges, or a flexible job that fits your busy lifestyle, there are endless opportunities to discover in tourism. Read about them here!

This quiz, with real examples of what is required in Canada's tourism workplace, is based on National Occupational Standards. There is a multiple-choice quiz for several different tourism-related jobs.

This Tourism Competency Questionnaire lets you assess how well your own skills and interests fit into the tourism sector. The questions were based on feedback from tourism leaders and employees.

Do you have what it takes to handle the responsibility of a managerial position in the travel industry?

While management ‘hard’ skills like accounting are essential skill sets for hospitality & tourism managers, soft skills are importance for succeeding in what is first and foremost a ‘people business’. These hospitality soft skills involve direct interaction with clients and the management of teams whose goal is to satisfy customers.

How realistic are your expectations of working in the travel industry? Answer these questions with your honest opinion and get some feedback about the realities of the industry.

A guide to the etiquette expected of hotel staff.

Fine dining restaurants are known for delivering the highest level of customer service. Guests expect elegant ambiance, upscale table settings, and a menu with higher price points. They also expect servers to uphold fine dining etiquette. We’ve made a guide of fine dining etiquette tips to help new servers provide their guests with the most professional service possible.

Most tour and activity providers find themselves embracing a career in the travel industry through an appreciation for certain cultures or destinations. But to be successful in this role, you need to know which tour guide rules to keep in mind.

The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) is a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key-players in tourism development that has been developed by the World Tourism Organization.

Not Just Tourists was founded with the purpose of getting medical supplies to those who can’t afford them. Ordinary tourists are given the means to change the lives of the locals they visit by bringing medical supplies to medical clinics and hospitals in the countries they visit.

Whether you’re new to the restaurant scene or a seasoned veteran in the industry, having the right restaurant equipment list is crucial to your business’s success. With so many different brands, models, and suppliers to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to figure out which purchases are necessary and which are simply money grabs. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive commercial restaurant equipment list.

An overview of everything from table settings and seating order to table manners in Chinese dining etiquette

Setting a table is not as difficult as it seems. However, the more formal it gets the more confusion can easily come into play. This guide explains how to set a formal table.

The Japanese dining aesthetic is humble and exceptional; nothing is in the way or out of the way. Everything has a place and purpose. Learn the way to set a Japanese table on this site

The layout of 4 different European styles of formal dining table settings are presented in this article

Fine dining restaurants are known for delivering the highest level of customer service. Guests expect elegant ambiance, upscale table settings, and a menu with higher price points. They also expect servers to uphold fine dining etiquette. We’ve made a guide of fine dining etiquette tips to help new servers provide their guests with the most professional service possible.

This link is to Chapter 4 of an open access textbook on tourism. Students will learn about the food and beverage sector in Canada and its challenges.

This guide explains the Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP) which is one example of a type of preventive control plan (PCP). FSEP is based on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles and, for many years, this program has been implemented by meat, dairy, processed fruits and vegetables, shell eggs, processed eggs, honey and maple food operators as well as hatcheries.

A playlist of videos about how to source and use sustainable seafood in a restaurant.

There are many Muslims in Canada and it is therefore important for restaurants to ensure that they are handling food and creating dishes that meet Halal standards. This document provides an outline of the halal standards at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus

This type of restaurant has come out of the need to meet every higher numbers of consumers who want sustainable healthy food and who are aware that having certain lifestyle habits reduces environmental impact.

A brief guide in how to set a table for Indian dining.

In a Korean meal, foods are served all at one time, not one by one or one after another. Servings are also oriented to one person. This is what sets Korean dining from other forms of meal serving. The basis of the table setting is just one person.

This article explains who's who in the modern restaurant kitchen and how the system works.

A playlist of videos that look at the hottest trends in the Canadian restaurant industry in recent years.

Learn best practices in food safety in this playlist from ServSafe, a leaders in the Canadian restaurant industry.

Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization, founded in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, counteract the rise of fast life. You can learn all about the slow food movement through this website.

A great guide for students to learn about how to create an awesome poster presentation.

Teacher Wynne gives viewers tips on how to give a great oral presentation.

Examples of great presentations on innovative ideas created by teens.

No business, no matter how innovative and amazing it is, will survive if people haven’t heard of it. If people don’t know something exists, they’ll never be able to purchase it. It’s time to work on our communication skills.

This useful video explains why you need to do market research (hint, it has to do with getting investors). Don't forget to find out what your local public library can do to help you with this important step!

This link is to Chapter 8 of an open access textbook on tourism. Students will learn about services marketing in the Canadian tourism industry and its challenges.

Social media advertising isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s an amazing driver of leads and sales. Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks are filled with hundreds of millions of active consumers. Why wouldn’t you take advantage?

An absolutely fabulous radio show on the CBC (that you can also listen to as a podcast) that is all about marketing.

This animated video explains Marketing ROI (Return On Investment), how you can calculate it and why it is so important for a Marketing Manager. Students can also learn how to justify marketing efforts by calculating marketing ROI.

Your one-stop site for all the information needed to explore the provinicially regulated parks in Alberta.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Calgary throughout all seasons. Explore these guides to find the best outdoor activities in Calgary, no matter the weather.

Canmore is the place for the adventure. Hiking, Skiing, Biking, Caving, Fishing, Golfing- Canmore has a multitude of year-round and seasonal activities.

The heartbeat of Edmonton is our glorious river valley, and it's easy to see why. Discover a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts that offers an abundance of activities, whether it's winter, summer or any season in between.

There's so much to do in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. From world-class dining, to adventures in our big backyard, comfy places to rest your head, and plenty more—we’ll help you find your way.

Your one-stop site for all the information needed to explore the federally regulated parks in Canada.

This site lists and describes the many World Heritage Sites across the world.

Go further. Discover more. Venture beyond with land, water, and air experiences. Explore things to do in Jasper for adventurers of all levels.

A website focused on ecotourism. This site has many great resources on places of interest, cultures, animals, as well as specific ecotourism ideas.

This type of restaurant has come out of the need to meet every higher numbers of consumers who want sustainable healthy food and who are aware that having certain lifestyle habits reduces environmental impact.

A great resource for learning ways to reduce the environmental impact of being a tourist.

Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. In the last 10 years, travelers have become more environmentally conscious and socially responsible, looking for travel experiences that reflect their morals. Still, the question for many well-meaning tourists remains: Is ethical ecotourism even possible?

An article that provides a good overview of ecotourism from an business perspective.

What does the future hold for travel by air? This video takes a look at the beginning, starting with the achievements of the Wright Brothers through the speed of the Concorde and recent developments.

This video discusses business management and probabilities as it explains the practice of businesses (airlines, hotels, doctors' offices) selling or booking more than their capacity.

This link is to Chapter 2 of an open access textbook on tourism. Students will learn about transportation industries in Canada and their challenges.

A government website that provides important travel information to Canadians who are planning to travel abroad

This link is to Chapter 7 of an open access textbook on tourism. Students will learn about travel services (not the same thing as transportation industries) in Canada and their challenges.

On this page, businesses in the tourism sector can find the latest relevant news, financial resources and other useful information to assist them in welcoming Canadian and international visitors.

The World Factbook, prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials, is in the public domain for free access. The Factbook contains detailed country profiles, including flag, map, demographics, politics and industry for each country.

These resources and toolkits are designed to help the tourism industry leverage the power of Canada's brand.

Travel Alberta provides tourism information for Alberta towns, cities and parks; users will find Places To Go and Things To Do. This is an excellent site to get ideas for activities around Alberta.

Students can click on each state on the map to learn what that state is; there is descriptive information in the left column. Alternately, click on the name of any state on the left.

This chapter of an open access textbook focused on tourism explores the topic of globalization and how it relates to tourism, and then examines trends (political, economic, environmental, societal, and technological influences)

This government website presents data about the tourism industry in Canada such as the number of domestic travelers in a year, and much more!

It's important for everyone in the tourism industry to keep up with hospitality trends that change from year to year. This guide will update you about the trends in 2023.