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Bridging Mining-Scarred Landscapes and Nature- and Resource-Based Tourism and Recreation in Northern Ontario Bridging Mining-Scarred Landscapes and Nature- and Resource-Based Tourism and Recreation in Northern Ontario by Kendra O’Neill A thesis presented to the University of Waterloo in fulfillment of the thesis requirement for the degree of Master of Environmental Studies in Geography and Environmental Management Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2015 ©Kendra O'Neill 2015 AUTHOR'S DECLARATION I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this thesis. This is a true copy of the thesis, including any required final revisions, as accepted by my examiners. I understand that my thesis may be made electronically available to the public. ii Abstract The lifecycle of resource towns in Canada has been a topic of study for many decades, but recently, the role of diversification has become a key point in the discussion. Tourism and recreation are a potential route to diversification, especially for minetowns looking to reduce the impacts of ‘boom and bust,’ so common with the fluctuation of markets. One unique option for minetowns is the repurposing of mine land to support nature- and resource-based tourism and recreation (NRBTR). A post-mining landscape designed to be accessible and provide a new asset for the community can help with the diversification efforts and promotion of tourism. This study investigates the diversification of northern mining communities. The research is guided by objectives focused on community lifecycle modeling, northern Ontario minetown population, labour force and tourism, and the reuse of mine sites for NRBTR. A mixed methods approach is used to combine qualitative and quantitative data. This includes qualitative deductive modeling, a quantitative community inventory, and qualitative case studies. A new minetown model is proposed that addresses the shortcomings of existing resource community lifecycle models. The new model uses mining sector labour force as the categorizing factor, and includes stages of mining influence and diversification responses. An inventory of northern Ontario minetowns, identified at any time from 1950 to the present day as being dependent, is created. The inventory is used to assess population and labour force trends and the prevalence of tourism in the communities. The inventory results show only one post-1950 minetown as being abandoned (Renabie), and 24 have been amalgamated into larger municipal areas, leaving 23 communities in the inventory. Minetowns are found to move through the lifecycle stages in a non- sequential fashion from 1991 to 2011 and to have a more diversified economic base than previous models allowed for, supporting the need for a new evolutionary model. Nearly all communities were found to have tourism and NRBTR businesses and activities. Only one (Gauthier) did not have tourism businesses and only three (Cobalt, Gauthier and McGarry) did not have NRBTR businesses. NRBTR has previously been identified as a market niche for northern Ontario and its prominence in minetowns supports this. The communities were surveyed for NRBTR post-mining land uses to identify case study sites. From these, the Charleson Recreation Area in Atikokan and the Sherriff Creek Sanctuary in Elliot Lake were selected. The case studies examined the process of transitioning former mines to NRBTR sites in former minetowns, including the on-going use and maintenance of the site. Both sites were naturalised areas where informal passive recreation occurred pre-NRBTR development. This helped facilitate the transition to a formal NRBTR asset. The case study findings indicate that volunteers and community members are the primary drivers for NRBTR redevelopment projects. The need for clearly defined roles in development and maintenance of such sites is supported by the findings. This thesis highlights the reality of minetowns and the lifecycles that describe them, and the opportunity for post-mining land use for NRBTR. Academic and applied implications of the research are provided with recommendations for various actors, including those considering mine site redevelopment to support NRBTR activities. This research supports proactive diversification efforts in mining communities, and supports the inclusion of NRBTR. This research has been supported in part by the Tom Peters Student Bursary made possible by the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association and Vale Mining. iii Acknowledgements There are far too many people to thank everyone who helped and supported me during my time writing (and avoiding writing) this thesis. There are a few people however how deserve a standing ovation for all the support and help they have given. Firstly, a big thank you to Clare Mitchell for her support and endless answering of questions and guidance in designing and conducting this research study. As far as advisors go, I hit the jackpot with Clare. My committee member, Brent Doberstein, is equally as good, and both have been an invaluable part of my Waterloo experience. Secondly, many thanks Justyna Laurie-Lean, for answering any and all question about mining I had and putting me in contact with people who could further expand on topics, Nina, Saveena, and Brad who always found time for coffee and wine, and, of course, JJ and Sandy who gave me a base at Lizzie Lake to regroup at and take some time to unwind with great company and sources of information, especially the Nesset’s who provide the carrot to get this done. Finally, and most importantly, my family: Mary Anne, Morley, Devin, Lynda and Stuart for cheering me on, reading through early editions regardless of how dry or disorganized, and maintaining politely glazed looks when I started to ramble about my work. You can all breathe a sigh of relief with this work done, at least for a little while, until the next exciting project. To everyone else, and you are many, who supported me in this undertaking and cheered me on, thank you and good luck in everything you do! As they say in the mining industry ‘if you can’t grow it or farm it, you mine it’ ; (Vale Earth Gallery, Canadian Museum of Nature) Let’s leave something for everyone to enjoy once we’re done mining. iv Dedication To Devin: the best brother, and friend, ever. v Table of Contents AUTHOR'S DECLARATION ............................................................................................................... ii Abstract ................................................................................................................................................. iii Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. vi List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................ x List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................ xi List of Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... xiv Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Research Question and Objectives ............................................................................................... 3 1.3 Regional Research Area ............................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Thesis Structure and the Following Chapters ............................................................................ 13 Chapter 2 Literature Review ................................................................................................................ 14 2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 14 2.2 Resource Dependent Communities in Canada ........................................................................... 14 2.2.1 Resource-Dependent/Staples Community Research and Models ....................................... 15 2.2.2 Effects of Closure on Mining Communities ....................................................................... 22 2.2.3 Summary ............................................................................................................................. 25 2.3 Resource Community Diversification through Tourism ............................................................ 25 2.3.1 Tourism Planning in Rural Communities ........................................................................... 27 2.3.2 Summary ............................................................................................................................. 33 2.4 Mine Site Use for Tourism......................................................................................................... 33 2.4.1 Mine Site Considerations .................................................................................................... 34 2.4.2 NRBTR Mine Site Use ....................................................................................................... 38 2.4.3 Summary ............................................................................................................................. 44 2.5 Summary ...................................................................................................................................
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