The Cordillera:
Why People Visit 
Here are some Web sites to help
you with your research.
Beautiful British Columbia
Web Links
Parks
Canada
Canada's national parks protect the natural environment.
Many national parks are scattered throughout the Cordillera. This Web
site from Parks Canada takes you to these parks. This particular link
takes you to Kluane National Park in Yukon. If you would like to visit
other national parks in the region, click on the link to British Columbia.
Beautiful
BC
The name of this Web site says it all! British
Columbia is indeed a beautiful place. There are many different activities
for tourists, from whale watching to mountain hiking to snow skiing. This
on-line travel guide lets you click on a region on the home page map to
find a variety of activities and attractions.
Tour
Yukon
Yukon is another exciting tourism destination.
This Web site provides a lot of information for anyone planning a trip
there. You can click on the Just for Kids link to view photographs and
a video about this northern part of the Cordillera.
Web
Activity
Beautiful
British Columbia
Visit
the Beautiful BC Web
site to find information to design and create a three-day vacation prize
package for two visitors to Canada's Pacific coast province.
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Choose a region from the online travel map or from the list of regions
in the left column of the home page.
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Once you have selected a region, click on Accommodations to find a hotel,
inn, or bed and breakfast that will be included in the vacation prize
package. Write a brief description of the accommodation you select and
make a note of its location. Print out any maps and photographs.
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Next, choose three attractions in the area to include in the prize package.
Write a brief description of each attraction and make note of its location.
Print out any maps and photographs.
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Print out a copy of the regional map. Label the locations of the accommodation
and attractions you have selected.
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Create a promotional brochure for your vacation contest. Include the map
and photographs and write appropriate descriptions.
Web
Site Evaluation
When
you have finished your work, evaluate the Web site by completing the appropriate
statement in parts A and B.
Part
A
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I liked this Web site because.
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I did not like this Web site because.
Part
B
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I found this Web site easy to use because.
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I found this Web site hard to use because.
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