Enhancing Grand Pre UNESCO World Heritage site visitor experience via interactive QR coded smart phone application

The primary goal of this “Landscape of Grand Pré ” research project, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (LGPI 2025), examines how the visitor experience can be enhanced by employing an interactive QR coded smart phone application (app). The second goal assesses how the app can raise awareness of the Landscape’s storied history in shaping Canada’s pre and post-colonial history. The third goal assesses how app development can engage local business, and the agricultural and residential communities in promoting adaptive measures to protect the landscape against sea level rise as well as create visitor awareness of appropriate visitor behaviours to reduce interference with agricultural operations. Using community engagement strategies, this applied research methodology will align with the community’s goals and best practices in visitor management.

Faculty Supervisor:

Glyn Bissix

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Partner:

Landscape of Grand Pré Incorporated

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Acadia University

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