Hello, as a tourist of…

Hello, as a tourist of Ontario I can say with absolute confidence that I refuse to visit Wasaga’s beach if these changes are made. I care deeply about all of Ontario’s wildlife, and that includes the endangered piping plovers - in fact, knowing they live on this beach is a reason to visit. But destroying their habitat, or opening the door for their habitat to be destroyed in the name of tourism is a sure fire way to reduce your tourism. You need to highlight these animals if you want to bring in more tourists, not endanger them. It always shocks me how uncreative business and governments can be. You must be aware of the power of marketing, no? Why not market the hidden gems your town has, instead of destroying them for some cheap trendy development that will sit empty and unvisited as soon as the next new thing comes along? Ontario’s government, and apparently the government of towns like Wasaga need to work smarter, not harder. The piping plovers are worth protecting first and foremost, and could be a major tourist attraction. Especially as most integral ecosystems within Ontario are intentionally destroyed for short term (maybe even non-existing) profit, the town of Wasaga has an opportunity to be one of few places left for Canadians and international tourists to see Canadian wildlife. Don’t miss an opportunity like this because of a lack of foresight.