Chris Hurst’s passion for exploring relations among habitat conservation, biodiversity, and nature-based tourism led her to embark on a journey towards a Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS) at the University of Waterloo. Guided by the expertise of Dr. Bryan Grimwood, she navigated through a landscape shaped by environmental crises, global pandemics, and social upheavals, each contributing to a deeper understanding of leisure's transformative potential.
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