Two of our most popular backcountry wilderness experiences opened for reservations for the 2016 season on January 2nd. If you didn’t already make a reservation, you can still make one, it’s not too late! The Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit are world-renowned excursions that people come from far reaches of the world …
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season over it’s time to rediscover the great outdoors. We all know how amazing BC Parks are in the summertime; you can camp, hike, rock climb, kayak and the list goes on. But in the winter, our parks offer another type of experience, one that will have …
Get Outside BC is a collaborative youth leadership project that aims to strengthen youth attachment to British Columbia’s great outdoor spaces by empowering youth leaders across the province. Now in its fourth year, the 2014 edition was held in Squamish July 6th – 11th, hosted by Canadian Parks And Wilderness Society BC (CPAWS BC) in …
Getting High on Houndstooth Spire Courtesy of Pat Morrow, Conrad Kain Centennial Society On July 25, the 6th Annual “Bugaboos Teens” climbing program, organized by the Conrad Kain Centennial Society, got off to an auspicious start. The 10 high school kids from Invermere, Kimberley and Cranbrook got to meet local mountain guiding legend Leo Grillmair, …
The Murrin Loop Trail is a new trail in Murrin Park that connects existing climbing areas. In 2012 The Wilderness Leadership Program through Capilano University and the Squamish Access Society led by Brian Moorhead took on the initiative to build and maintain this trail. Several days of volunteer work has gone into the trail and …
In my professional and personal life, I’ve had many opportunities to be a volunteer and work with volunteers. Individuals’ commitment, strength and willingness to make a difference “because they can” are integral to any successful volunteer effort. As the Assistant Deputy Minister of BC Parks and Conservation Officer Service, I’ve had the opportunity to meet …