Leisure and Tourism Laboratory
The laboratory supports research teams and projects that employ survey research, secondary data analysis, field experiments, mixed-method, and qualitative investigations to examine supply and demand of sustainable recreation and tourism, as well as the contributions of leisure to quality of life and well-being.

Studies involving researchers in this lab include:

Researcher(s)

Project Title

Funding Agency

Baydack, R., Campbell, M., Barber, D. Manitoba Ecosite Classification and Decision Support System NSERC/SSHRC/CFS
Campbell, M. & MacKay, K. Backcountry Trail Day Use Patterns and Impacts Parks Canada
Campbell, M Understanding Bear Smart Behaviour: education and research Sustainable Development Innovations Fund
Campbell, M., MacKay, K., Shoesmith, M., Walker, D. Enhancing Rural Livelihoods in Uganda through Sustainable Community Tourism Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
MacKay, K. & Vogt, C. Understanding the Impacts of Information Technology on the Vacation Experience Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Van Winkle, C. Information technology use at festivals and cultural events University of Manitoba University Research Grants Program
Learning transfer from tourism experiences: Understanding the visitor's perspective University of Manitoba University Research Grants Program
Designing interpretive guided, audio and audio-video tours Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

For more information, please contact

Dr. Christine Van Winkle
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Email: christine.vanwinkle@ad.umanitoba.ca

Phone: (204) 474-8647