The Economic Planning Group of Canada

Victoria Office: Specializing in research and analysis in tourism, transportation and business development.

EPG Victoria has prepared a number of development strategies and plans over the past two decades.  These strategies are intended to provide solutions to development problems.  Although the procedures vary depending on project-specific objectives, typical tactics are as follows:

• Identify issues 

• Assess strengths and weaknesses 

• Document area products and attributes

• Determine current markets and market outlook

• Assess activities of competitive jurisdictions/businesses

• Identify development opportunities

• Prepare implementation action plans

• Develop performance measures

Coastal Tourism Economic Gain Analysis for Coast Information Team

2004

Central Okanagan Tourism Opportunities Study

2002

Quesnel Area Tourism Development Opportunities Analysis

2000

Cassiar Area Tourism Development Opportunities Analysis

1999

Prince George Region Tourism Opportunities Analysis

1998

Squamish Tourism Strategy

1996

Revelstoke Tourism Strategy

1996

Yukon Tourism Facilities Strategy

1995

Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast Trails Regional Concept Plan

1994

1994

1993

Central Okanagan Tourism Study

1992

Fort McPherson (NWT) Tourism Opportunities Study

1991

Vancouver Island/Coast Tourism Opportunities Strategy

1991

Gulf Island Crown Land Opportunity Study

1990

Comox Valley Tourism Strategy

1986

Tourism Potential of the Stein Valley

1985

Elk Valley Tourism Destination Area Study

1984

Kootenay Lake South Arm Tourism Development Opportunities

1982