ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the nature; scale and scope of cruise tourism to Arctic Canada are addressed, focusing particularly on what is known about environmental consequences of Arctic cruise tourism. It explores the way in which climate change may influence the development of cruise tourism in Arctic Canada is presented. Thirdly, we comment on the elements that likely will be required to ensure development of cruise tourism in northern Canada is both successful and sustainable for affected communities, the local environment, cruise operators and their clients. Mindful of the inherent difficulties of collaborative practice, we propose that cruise operators, communities and other relevant stakeholders might benefit from cruise tourism planning being given higher priority in the broader framework of integrated coastal management. Arctic Canada, as an area of study, is considered to be: northern Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, northern Manitoba, northern Quebec and northern Labrador.
