The Atlas Experience Map was an excellent and enjoyable resource to look at and because of the variety, it offered it felt very inclusive. When I was originally looking at it I had chosen the minor city of Homesick because I wanted to be able to see family and friends. Though I still have these feelings I am looking back at it now I have grown fond of the capital city of change with a want to journey to the town of self-knowing. Despite the stress and homesickness, I feel right currently I have to remind myself that these will pass with time so I must look forward to the next year and finish my schooling off strong to put myself on the path of self-awareness and discovery, to look forward to change as a whole.

On that note, Destination Canada’s Signature Experiences Toolkit provides a very helpful and easy to understand guideline/outline for readers to follow. Though I believe that there are some issues in regards to overtourism and sustainability, the process of creating a unique experiential tourism experience is amazing and offers new hands-on experiences for guests and teaching opportunities for locals. Looking specifically at culturally rich communities with Indigenous history and traditions, though there are some concerns about authenticity being lost with overcrowding, the revival and awareness of these cultural practices and groups is what I believe is important and would benefit these communities. With the current state of Canada and the disturbing racism towards Indeingouns peoples, there needs to be more Indigenous representation and general awareness brought to the Indigenous population and though experiential experiences may not be the answer it will help educate visitors.