Certification Criteria for Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions include: museums, natural and heritage sites, destination attractions, visitor information centres, wineries, craft breweries, food and vendor markets (if open more than two days per week in same location) and other destination attractions that may be of interest to cycle tourists
Obligatory/Minimum Requirements
- Secure daytime bike lock-up area, such as bicycle stands or posts for bike parking in most visible location possible
- Access to washrooms (where possible), rest area (preferably covered) and water (either from a water fountain or by purchase from a concession stand)
- Cycling information for region, if available, including any published cycling route maps
- Healthy, local food and beverage options, if served on-site
- Assistance with Ontario By Bike Network evaluation whenever possible, including informing the Network of the number of cycle tourists visiting the location, and inviting cyclists to review the location
- All frontline staff informed of participation in Ontario By Bike Network, and above services and amenities
- And any additional requirements as may be established through consultation
Suggested Additional Services
- Additional cycling information, including staff able to direct cyclists to information on cycling routes in immediate area, local bike shops and hours, bicycle rental and tour operators, weather reports
- Basic bicycle repair toolset (see in Participants Tool Kit, Appendix A; or online)
- Use of environmentally responsible practices and products
- Display of Ontario By Bike Network decal
- Discounts, special packages or promo codes for cyclists
- Bilingual staff or information materials
- Accessibility to and knowledge of nearest public transportation node
- First aid kit readily available