We are proud of the work of our park operators. They are at the heart of our customer service and park facility maintenance. Park operators welcome the public, provide directions and information, maintain the facilities and provide additional services for the public. There are many job opportunities this time of year. If you are interested …
Contributions of Asian Canadians are woven into B.C.’s landscape. As part of Asian Heritage Month, BC Parks wants to reflect on historic places found in provincial parks and protected areas. These sites tell stories of strong communities and racial discrimination. Before diving deeper into exploring history, BC Parks wants to acknowledge that Asian culture and …
After eight years volunteering as backcountry hosts in Kakwa Provincial Park, Bev and Bill Ramey find it difficult to pick one of the multiple highlights of their experiences. When we spoke with them about their time in Kakwa, they remarked: “the opportunity to live in a wilderness setting for weeks at a time each summer …
Around the world, protected area agencies are challenging the “paper parks” phenomenon – i.e., when new areas are designated as parks but receive little or no resources for implementation. This is in response to growing concern about the effectiveness of protected areas in meeting objectives such as biodiversity conservation and has led to initiatives to …
At the core of our reservation service, is you – the camper. That’s why, after we heard from you that our reservation system wasn’t meeting your needs, we changed it. Here’s the thing – we are campers too. We understand and appreciate your passion for parks, and know that for many people, advanced bookings are …
A new study in the Journal of Climate Change and Health revealed – perhaps not surprisingly – that extreme weather events caused by climate change pose a risk to mental health. Illustrating this reality, the study estimated the impact of the 2021 North American heat dome (June 25th, 2021 – July 1st, 2021) on climate …
Despite the closure of the Berg Lake Trail, there are many other excellent camping opportunities, diverse recreational activities, and stunning views in Mount Robson Provincial Park. At 3,954 metres, Mount Robson is the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies and is an incredible sight to behold on a clear day. You can get your picture-perfect …
It has been a wild couple of years across the globe, and last summer in B.C. was no exception. The heat dome that covered B.C. in late June 2021 caused higher than normal temperatures in the alpine, which triggered extensive snowmelt from the Robson Glacier in Mount Robson Provincial Park. As snowmelt was accelerating, a …
During the past year, climate change has been at the forefront of our minds. We have seen extreme weather events across the province from an intense wildfire season and extreme heat to multiple atmospheric rivers. Not surprisingly, some BC Parks trails, campgrounds and access roads have been significantly impacted by these events. There has been …
Are you craving remoteness and hearing only the sounds of nature? If you have never been to the northwest corner of B.C., perhaps this summer is your time to visit. Planning your trip and your options now will lead to greater success in booking. We will highlight here three provincial parks accessed by highway 37. …