Keeping Tourism Alive
June 23 | 3:18p
Tourism season has hit Winnipeg once again.
But high gas prices, a strong Canadian dollar, and confusion over border security may keep some Americans at bay.
The Forks is always a tourist hot spot, and with the record-breaking warm spring, the season is off to good start.
The owner of Paddlewheel River Rouge Tours says weather also plays a huge role in his bottom line. Steve Hawchuk doesn't expect much from American tourists this year.
"When the dollar was in their favour, they weren't coming out, so this year, I don't know what's going to happen. We'll know in another week or so but so far they haven't been coming," Hawchuk said.
The ummer tourist season truly begins when school ends next week. That's when Hawchuk and others relying on tourist dollars can better guage what the season has in store.
