Help Shape the Future of Tourism in Innisfil

The Town of Innisfil is creating a five-year Tourism Strategy, and we want to hear directly from the residents who live here and make up our vibrant community. The survey will take five minutes or less to complete. Your responses are confidential.

Please respond by February 8 to ensure your responses inform our planning process. Thank you for participating!

Definitions

Tourist or Visitor: In Ontario, the Province uses the definition of a "tourist" or "visitor" as someone traveling over 40 km from home. This can include same-day visitors (day-trippers) or overnight visitors.

How long have you lived in Innisfil?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

More than 10 years

Lifelong resident

What area or community of Innisfil do you live in?

Alcona

Barclay

Belle Ewart

Big Bay Point

Churchill

Cookstown

Fennell's Corners

Gilford

Innisfil Heights

Lefroy

Sandy Cove

Stroud

Agricultural/Rural

I live outside of Innisfil

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

Do you or anyone in your household work in a tourism-related business?

Yes, one member of our family works in tourism

Yes, multiple members of our family work in tourism

Not sure

How often do you personally visit local restaurants, attractions, or events in Innisfil?

Frequently (a few times or more a month)

Occasionally (once every couple of months)

Rarely (once or twice a year);

Never

How often does your household host visiting friends or relatives from out of town?

Never

1-2 times a year

3-5 times a year

6-10 times a year

+10 times a year

If you are hosting visiting friends and family, what are the main attractions/places you take them in Innisfil. (Think about attractions, places, stores, food and beverage, trails and outdoor spaces, festivals and events.)

Maximum 20,000 characters

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What do you think are Innisfil's biggest tourism strengths? (E.g., Lake Simcoe, Waterfront dining options, rural charm, etc.)

Maximum 20,000 characters

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Are there any places or stories that are uniquely Innisfil that could be shared more widely with visitors?

Maximum 20,000 characters

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Which types of experiences would you like to see more of in your community?

Outdoor recreation and adventure

Cultural or heritage events

Local food and beverage (e.g., restaurants, markets, or breweries)

Locally owned retail

Agricultural and farm-based tourism

Waterfront and nature-based activities

Arts and creative spaces

Sports infrastructure

Festivals and community events

Other (please specify)

10.

What opportunities do you see for growing or improving tourism in Innisfil?

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11.

What benefits of tourism are most important to you?

Local job creation

Support for small businesses

More local amenities

Sharing Community pride

Events and activities for residents

Improved infrastructure

Other (please specify)

12.

Do you think tourism contributes positively to quality of life in Innisfil?

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Definitely disagree

13.

How supportive are you of the Town investing in tourism development and promotion?

Not supportive

Neutral

Slightly supportive

Supportive

Very supportive

14.

How concerned are you about the potential negative impacts of increased tourism development (e.g., traffic, litter, housing pressures)?

Not concerned

Neutral

Slightly concerned

Concerned

Very concerned

15.

Which issues do you think are most important to manage as tourism grows? (Select up to three priorities)

Environmental protection (e.g., beaches, lake health, etc.)

Traffic and parking

Noise and crowding

Affordable housing

Waste management

Local business competition

Other (please specify)