Guest blog by Nathan Earley, PhD candidate and researcher with the BC Biodiversity Program. The BC Biodiversity Program is funded in part by the BC Parks License Plate Program. If you’re a fan of the outdoors, you’ve probably had that awkward moment when you identify a plant or animal with pride (and a hint of swagger) only to find …
Guest blog by Abby Hyde, 2024 and 2025 field crew member of the BC Biodiversity Program. Portions of the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area were closed at the time of publication. Check the BC Parks website for up-to-date information on closures. This story is a lost-and-found saga about a camera, but really it’s a glimpse …
Guest blog by Julia Carr, 2024 field team member with the BC Parks Biodiversity Program. Julia visited Ahlúu Ḵáahlii Vladimir J. Krajina (Port Chanal) Ecological Reserve on Haida Gwaii in late summer 2024. Haida place names provided by Raven Ryland, Communications Manager for the Council of the Haida Nation. Click here to listen to recordings …
In September, we teamed up with Adaptive Adventures for an unforgettable inclusive outdoor adventure in the West Kootenays. Our collaboration with Adaptive Adventures is rooted in a shared commitment to making outdoor recreation accessible to everyone. Together, we’re working to support inclusive and accessible experiences so everyone can connect with nature and enjoy the many …
We’re excited to share that 109 community-led projects across B.C. will receive funding through the 2025–26 Community Park Enhancement Fund (PEF). Each project can receive up to $5,000 to support conservation initiatives and recreation enhancements in parks and protected areas. This funding is made possible by the BC Parks Licence Plate Program — thank you …
Who camps in B.C.? Camping Styles help us get to know our visitors It’s virtually impossible to optimize services, digital products, and policies for users when you don’t know who your users really are. Though we have been speaking directly with visitors for several years, we wanted to learn more. For example, who are the …
As BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) work more closely together on improving recreation opportunities across the province, we wanted to share this exciting guest blog from our friends at RSTBC. Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) provides public recreation opportunities by developing, maintaining, and managing a network of sites and trails across …
We’re highlighting our top 10 barrier-free experiences in provincial parks across the province to celebrate National AccessAbility week. Everyone belongs in nature, and we’ve been working hard to improve accessibility in frontcountry parks and remove barriers to participation. We recognize that accessibility means different things to everyone. Several of the park experiences outlined below include …
The BC Parks map is a great resource when planning a trip to BC Parks. Once you zoom in, it provides key travel information, including: Some of the newest features include: How to use the interactive map features: The BC Parks map offers a variety of useful filters to help you plan your trip with …
ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park is in the Saanichton Peninsula on southern Vancouver Island. The park is beside the community of North Saanich and provides recreation and naturalist opportunities for both residents and visitors. ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park is also within the wildland urban interface, an important area for wildfire planning and prevention. Why is the park significant? …