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! …
To celebrate National AccessAbility Week this year, we’d like to share recent accessibility upgrades in BC Parks. Accessibility improvements are an important part of our Commitment to Inclusion and help make provincial parks more safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all park visitors. Last year for Accessibility week, we highlighted the introduction of a Mobi-Mat and …
Not sure when you want to go camping? Well, we have exciting news. With the new Flexible Dates search feature, you can see which sites are available without having to enter specific dates. We heard from campers that want more flexibility in search options when it comes to booking a campsite – and when campers …
BC Parks is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2024/25 Community Park Enhancement Fund (Community PEF). Revenue from the sale of BC Parks Licence Plates supports programs such as Community PEF. BC Parks welcomes applications from Indigenous partners, community groups, and volunteers to support parks projects through Community PEF funding. For …
We are taking continued steps toward aligning day-use pass requirements with Visitor Use Management needs at Golden Ears this summer. Day-use passes have been a seasonal fixture at Golden Ears Park since the COVID-19-related reopening of parks in 2020. The park, which sees over one million annual visitors (Figure 1), is routinely overwhelmed by vehicle …
BC Parks and Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua are committed to working towards a relationship based on mutual respect, and the recognition and application of Aboriginal title and rights. Working collaboratively on visitor use Prior to 2020, attendance to Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park increased significantly, and visitor attendance to Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park hit an all-time high of …