Signage and Wayfinding Community Questionnaire

Help Shape the Future of Signage and Wayfinding in Our Community! 

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is developing a new Signage and Wayfinding Plan—and we want your input! 

We’re inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to share their experiences and ideas about finding their way around our community. Your feedback will help us identify what’s working, what’s not, and where improvements are needed. 

What will happen with your feedback? 
The results of these community consultations will be shared with a professional consultant, who will use your input to help create a plan that makes it easier for everyone to navigate our community. 

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1. About You

Which District do you live in or own property in? *1 (Iona, Bucklaw, Washabuck, Little Narrows, Ottawa Brook)2 (Middle River, Big Baddeck, Baddeck Forks, Hunters Mountain, Nyanza, Shore Rd to Baddeck)3 (From Alderwood Rd. including the Village of Baddeck to Crescent Cove)4 (Baddeck Bay, Big Harbour, St.Ann's Bay, Englishtown, Tarbot, North River, Indian Brook, Wreck Cove)5 (Kempt Head, Big Bras d'Or, South Side and Boularderie East, New Harris, Ross Ferry, Cape Dauphin)6 (Cape Smokey, white Rock, Ingonish Ferry, Harbour, Beach and Centre, and West Ingonish)7 (Ingonish, Neil's Harbour, New Haven, White Point, Smelt Brook, South Harbour)8 (Dingwall, Cape North, Aspy Bay, Sugar Loaf, St. Margaret Village, Bay St. Lawrence, Capstick)Not applicable.I'm not sure.

Visit this webpage to see a map of the County Districts.

Which community do you live in or feel most connected to? *

Does your community currently have any welcome or identification signs? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, where is it located?

Would you support adding more community signage? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, where do you think it should be placed?

2. General Impressions

How helpful are the signs in your community for finding your way around? *

Very Unhelpful	Unhelpful	Neutral	Helpful	Very helpful
Very UnhelpfulItem #1 Very Unhelpful	UnhelpfulItem #1 Unhelpful	NeutralItem #1 Neutral	HelpfulItem #1 Helpful	Very helpfulItem #1 Very helpful

Have you seen a place—locally or elsewhere—with great signage and wayfinding? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, what made it effective?

Have you ever felt lost or unsure where to go because of a lack of signage? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, where did this happen?

3. Signage Needs and Priorities

Which areas in your community should be prioritized for new or better signage? (Select all that apply) *

• Parks
• Public facilities
• Road intersections
• Local attractions
• Other

Describe "other":

Where do you think new signs would be most helpful?

4. Sign Content and Features

What types of information should be included on signs? (Select all that apply) *

• Directions
• Distances
• Maps
• Icons/symbols
• Other

Describe "other":

Should signs include features like QR codes or links to websites for more info? *

• Yes
• No

Which types of signs in your area need improvement? (Select all that apply) *

• Business directories
• Parks
• Cultural or natural attractions
• Community services
• No improvements required
• Other

Describe "other":

5. Business and Tourism Signage

How do you usually find local businesses, services, accommodations, and attractions? (Select all that apply) *

• Signage
• Promotional materials
• Online search/maps
• Word of mouth
• Other

Describe "other":

How effective is current signage for private businesses and attractions? *

Not at all effective	Not effective	Neutral	Effective	Very Effective
Not at all effectiveItem #1 Not at all effective	Not effectiveItem #1 Not effective	NeutralItem #1 Neutral	EffectiveItem #1 Effective	Very EffectiveItem #1 Very Effective

Is there enough signage in the region to help people find key businesses and destinations? *

There is not nearly enough	There is not enough	Neutral	There is enough	There is more than enough
There is not nearly enoughItem #1 There is not nearly enough	There is not enoughItem #1 There is not enough	NeutralItem #1 Neutral	There is enoughItem #1 There is enough	There is more than enoughItem #1 There is more than enough

have would apply)

How could signage for businesses and tourism be improved? (Select all that apply) *

• Larger
• More visible
• More attractive
• Better themed
• No change needed
• Other

Describe "other":

6. Accessibility and Inclusion

Do you find signage in your community accessible to all users, including people with visual, mobility, or cognitive challenges? *

• Yes
• No

If no, what changes would help?

Are the languages on current signage appropriate for both the community and visitors? *

• Yes
• No

Would you support adding additional languages (e.g., French, Mi’kmaq, Gaelic)? *

• Yes
• No

7. Community Identity and Culture

How well does the current signage reflect your community’s character and identity? *

Not well at all	Not well	Neutral	Well	Very well
Not well at allItem #1 Not well at all	Not wellItem #1 Not well	NeutralItem #1 Neutral	WellItem #1 Well	Very wellItem #1 Very well

What cultural or historical elements would you like to see on signage? (Select all that apply) *

• Mi’kmaq heritage
• Gaelic culture
• Acadian culture
• Local industries (e.g., fishing, farming, mining)
• Historic routes or buildings
• Community stories or legends
• Other

Describe "other":

8. Sign Maintenance and Condition

How well-maintained are the signs in your community? *

Not at all	Not well	Neutral	well	Very well
Not at allItem #1 Not at all	Not wellItem #1 Not well	NeutralItem #1 Neutral	wellItem #1 well	Very wellItem #1 Very well

Have you seen damaged, outdated, or hard-to-read signs in your area? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, please describe:

9. Improvements to Existing Signage

What specific improvements would you like to see in your community’s signage? (Select all that apply) *

• Improved safety
• Better visibility
• More appealing design
• Consistent style
• Better placement
• Other

Please explain your choices:

10. Final Comments

Do you have any additional feedback, ideas, or concerns about signage and wayfinding in your community?

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