On a crisp fall afternoon, my colleagues and I pulled into the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Area off Highway 20, about 40 minutes east of Bella Coola. It was the first time that any of us had been to this park, and we were excited to see nan, which means grizzly bears in Nuxalk, in their …
Did you know there are over 270 coastal marine protected areas in B.C.? From parks and protected areas to conservancies and ecological reserves, coastal marine protected areas are an important recreational and ecological feature of BC Parks. Whether sailing, cruising, or paddling, boaters can expect a wide variety of marine experiences in BC Parks. Visitors …
Over the past three years, BC Parks established a program of ongoing design research that provides direct access to feedback from the people who use our services. We regularly share what we learn from our research sessions on this blog. In April 2024, we conducted one-on-one research interviews with people who volunteered to take part …
It was a beautiful Wednesday morning with the heat of the end-of-summer sun still radiating through the windows of our packed ranger trucks. As we drove south on the Haines Highway there were endless sights for our eyes to feast upon. The Haines Highway crosses provincial, territorial, and international borders. Starting in the Yukon at …
Blog written by Natasha Ewing. The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA) in northern B.C. contains 1.17 million hectares of protected land and includes 16 parks, five protected areas, and two ecological reserves. The area is named after two great rivers that traverse the region: the Muskwa and the Kechika. 2024 is a big year for …
Over the past three years, BC Parks established a program of ongoing design research that provides direct access to feedback from the people who use our services. We regularly share what we learn from our research sessions on this blog. In March and April 2024, we conducted one-on-one research interviews with people who volunteered to …
Tatshenshini-Alsek Park, situated within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, is one of B.C.’s largest provincial parks. Located in the far northwest corner of B.C., Tatshenshini-Alsek is nestled between Canada’s Kluane National Park and Reserve (Yukon), and Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Reserves. Together, the four parks …
Since 2022, BC Parks has been rebuilding the Berg Lake Trail, after a major flood washed out part of the trail and damaged other facilities like bridges and picnic tables. We have a three-phase plan to rebuild and reopen the trail, which is set to be completed in 2025. We’re working with experts and partners …
A partnership between Squamish First Nation (Squamish Valley Education Department), St’a7mes School (SD48) and BC Parks. Guest written by: Matthew Van Oostdam This project took place in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). It happened in a place known as Xwawchayay, or what many folks know as Porteau Cove Park. The human relationship to …
Dog owners love their furry friends like family, and here at BC Parks we understand—many of us are dog owners too. Our doggos brighten our lives on daily walks around the neighborhood, hikes in the parks we care so much about, and even when they decide to pop into video calls from time to time! …