Catherine Evans is an educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and explorer with over 35 years of local and international experience including building nature discovery programs for zoos, museums, aquariums, and educational institutions. I worked as the lead and co-lead on a wide array of business and community projects for the Sunshine Coast Canada, and international destinations in Latin America and Asia.
The tourism industry has shifted post-pandemic, and in the wake of shifting environmental and cultural landscapes. I am keenly interested in the emerging trends found in community-based tourism and how sustainable practices lessen the impact on the places, wildlife, and peoples.
Currently, I'm developing and teaching graduate-level curricula for the next generation of industry talent. And, I enjoy writing ‘Stories’ that focus on Green development, Nature and Wildlife, and Culture and Communities
Vancouver Island was chosen as a Top Region by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 list. It was the only Canadian destination to make the globally recognized travel publishing company’s annual list of top 10 countries, cities and regions to visit. Many regions in Vancouver Island rose in popularity with domestic travellers post-pandemic, due to a combination of remoteness and enhanced safety protocols. One of my own favourite places on the island is Nootka Sound.
Listing of my involvement in business and community projects regionally and globally.
Post-secondary teaching positions, fields of instruction, and academic activities.
Spotlight on initiatives and best practices for global ecotourism and transformative travel.
