Conceptual Placement of a New Provincial Campground

(1) Conceptual Outline
(2) Data Collection
(3) Methodology
(4) Spatial AnalysisPart: one two three fourfive six
(5) Methodological and Operational Problems
(6) Cartographic Model
 

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This project is a spatial analysis of camping in the Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. Camping is a major recreational activity in British Columbia.Vancouver Island has BC's second highest number of campground visitors, with 580,470 campers  in 1999. Currently, Vancouver Island has about 21 Provincial Park campgrounds that provide many amenities.This analysis will consider various provisions that most campsites possess.

The following symbols represent camping provisions:

There are campsites at this park
There are wilderness/walk-in campsites at this park
Group campsites are available at this park
There is a day-use/picnicking area with picnic tables and a parking area
There is a wheelchair accessible washroom in the park
Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off season
There are two flush toilets near the sani-station with pit toilets available in the campground and day-use areas
There are shower facilities at this park
During the collecting season a sani-station/dump is available and a fee is charged for the service
Campfire pits are provided
Electrical hook-ups are not available at provincial parks
There are regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park
There is an extensive trail system in this park
There is an adventure playground and sports field at the campground at this park
There are swimming holes at this park
There is canoeing/kayaking at this park
There is a boat launch available at this park
There is fresh water fishing and sea water fishing
Bicycles must keep to roadways and bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia
There is horseback riding at this park
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings

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Campsites can be accessed through BC Ferries which provides service between Vancouver Island, the BC Mainland, and the Gulf Islands.