What We Do
What We Do
Conferences & Events
Applied Research
The WLCE@VIU is staffed by the Dept. of Recreation and Tourism Management faculty and students. We design and conduct applied research, collect data, coordinate conferences and events, speak to media on related issues, and do keynote presentations at conferences, meetings, and other events.
Applied Research
Conferences & Events
Applied Research
Research we have done:
- Visitor characteristics & behaviours.
- Resident sentiment towards tourism.
- Pandemic impacts recreation.
- Economic & social impacts of trails.
- Economic & social impacts of festivals.
Conferences & Events
Conferences & Events
Create & Share Knowledge
The WLCE@VIU hosted the 2022 BC Protected Areas Research Forum and will host the 2026 Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. We have also hosted industry networking events, Pecha Kucha nights, and sector meetings.
We also host events for World Leisure Day, which is celebrated annually on April 16.
Create & Share Knowledge
Create & Share Knowledge
Through applied research, developing case studies, and students' theses, the WLCE@VIU promotes the creation and sharing of knowledge that leads to positive change.
Service
Our team members volunteer for several organizations. We currently have members on the Boards of:
- World Leisure Organization
- BC Parks & Recreation Assoc.
- Community Futures
- Tourism Nanaimo
- Nanaimo Diamonds Artistic Swimming
Contact Us
Do you have a question or want to learn more about how we can help your organization? Please send us an email: wlce@viu.ca