Certification Criteria for Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions include: museums, natural and heritage sites, destination attractions, visitor information centres, wineries, craft breweries 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