Tourism IQ Test –

Source: Canadian Tourism Commission 2012 Report

Name:__________________
1. A tourist is
a. Someone who wears Bremuda shorts and carries a camera
b. A conventioneer what wears a funny hat
c. Someone who’s visiting friends for the weekend
d. All of the above

2. Which of the following jobs is tourist related?

a. Waiter
b. Bank manager
c. Actor
d. All of the above

3. Tourism in the future will be characterized by

a. Quick getaway holidays
b. All inclusive adventure fantasy resorts
c. Catering to the older market
d. All of the above

4. What is the top activity of people coming to Canada?

a. Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR)
b. Sightseeing
c. Shopping
d. Business

5. In 2012, the tourism industry contributed ______________ to Canada’s economy

a. $ 1 million
b. $ 10 million
c. $ 12.3 billion
d. $ 4 billion

6. On average, an overseas traveller will spend _________ per person while in

Canada (does not include flights)
a. $ 2000
b. $ 100
c. $ 750
d. $ 1000

7. What season is the most popular for Canadians to travel overseas?

a. January – March
b. April – June
c. July – September
d. October – December
8. What season is the most popular for overseas visitors to come to Canada?
a. January – March
b. April – June
c. July – September
d. October – December

9. At present, how many people within Canada are employed directly within the
tourism industry?
a. 1 in 20
b. 1 in 50
c. 1 in 10
d. 1 in 3

10. The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourist Organization) ranked Canada’s
aviation flight cost structure. (In other words, the price of flights)
a. As the best in the world
b. Good compared to other developed countries
c. Adequate
d. 125th in the world

11. As a result, _______________ Canadians are driving across the border to use US
airports
a. 1 000
b. 200 000
c. 1 100 000
d. 500 000

12. As of 2012, which age category travelled the most into Canada?
a. 0 – 24 years
b. 25 - 34 years
c. 35- 44 years
d. 45-55 years
e. 55 + years

13. Which provinces and territories were visited most?

a. Quebec
b. British Columbia
c. Yukon Territory
d. Ontario
e. Alberta

14. For Canadian travelling to countries other than the United States, this country
was most popular in 2012.
a. Cuba
b. United Kingdom
c. Mexico