Curious about visitor use data at BC Parks? Look no further. We strive to be effective stewards of parks and protected areas while making them more enjoyable and inclusive for everyone. We continuously make improvements based on visitor experiences and feedback, and we are working to better understand park visitors by improving the way we …
Over the past few years, BC Parks has seen an increase in extreme weather events that have significantly impacted several parks. The atmospheric river in fall 2021 left long-lasting impacts in parks that we are still working to repair. Coquihalla Canyon Park, home to the Othello Tunnels, is one of those parks and work continues …
We are pleased to announce the Community Park Enhancement Fund (PEF) partners and funding for this year. Across the province, $385,508 has been allocated for 104 community-led BC Parks projects to be completed by March 31, 2025. Revenue from the sale of BC Parks licence plates goes into PEF and supports this program. Over the …
In today’s digital age, BC Parks’ online presence is essential in bridging the gap between people and nature. Whether planning a weekend hike or a family picnic, the first stop is often the park’s webpage. To ensure this initial experience is both welcoming and informative, it’s crucial that our park pages are easy to navigate …
Written by Ulana. In 2023, I was a student ranger based out of Terrace, in northern British Columbia. I had the privilege of working in 10 parks throughout the northwestern Skeena region, and I visited nine more in the area on personal time. Northern B.C. has unrivalled beauty and holds some of the most intact …
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 …