having to eventually make a 90o shift to change and repair undesired impacts from tourism. This pinpoints the purpose and advantage of identifying guiding elements early in tourism planning. Another resident reflected that, “You have to feel good about your home before you can invite others to it.” This is at the heart of community-based tourism planning. Not surprisingly, there are important ways in which all tourism stakeholders can work to support Kyuquot as a healthy home and place to visit.