By: Guest blogger Jade Szymanski – Learn-to Camp Coordinator Since 2019, Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp program has partnered with BC Parks, the Canucks Autism Network, Mountain Equipment Company, and Power To Be to deliver a first camping experience for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. This year, 10 families from the Canucks Autism …
Across the province, $360,000 has been allocated from the Park Enhancement Fund (PEF) for community led BC Parks projects to be completed by March 31, 2024. Revenue from the sale of BC Parks licence plates goes into PEF and supports this Community PEF Program. Over the years, BC Parks has funded community partners to lead …
In the past year, 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 2023, we conducted one-on-one research interviews and usability testing with people who volunteered to …
Since the inception of the BC Parks Licence Plate Program in 2017, we have been funding wildfire resiliency projects through our “Fire-Based Ecosystem and Land Management (FELM)” funding stream. From 2017 to 2021, over $650,000 was invested in this area. Fire is an important part of forest and grassland ecosystems in our province. The history …
In 2021, the Province purchased two properties on Hornby Island to add to the existing Tribune Bay Park. The land was purchased with funding provided to expand recreational and camping opportunities across the province. Since then, BC Parks has been working with First Nations, community groups, partner agencies, and the broader public to develop a …
By: AJ, BC Parks Interpreter in Skagit Valley Park BC Parks cares for 1,037 provincial parks, conservancies, protected areas, and ecological reserves that represent the incredible diversity of ecosystems found within this beautiful province. Some of these parks and protected areas lie along borders with other jurisdictions including Alberta and Yukon, as well as the …
Guest blog by Finn McGhee Beginning in 2019, the BC Parks iNaturalist Project has employed teams to conduct biodiversity surveys throughout the province, focusing on protected areas including provincial parks, ecological reserves, and conservancies. This project also aims to promote community engagement with biodiversity through iNaturalist, a community science platform. The iNaturalist website allows users …
The Myra Canyon Trestles, part of what once was the Kettle Valley Railway, are an international destination for cyclists and hikers within Myra-Bellevue Park. The path follows the old railway and offers incredible canyon views. BC Parks is responsible for providing safe access to the trestles and every 15 years, the trestles need significant maintenance …
“It was the beginning of a relationship, and the beginning of this nebulous thing called reconciliation. People brought beautiful food, and it was a spectacular gathering. The connections that were made were so deep.” Last July, a very special event took place at Squitty Bay Park on Lasqueti Island. It was led in part by …
As a continuation of our ‘BC Parks in the news’ stories series, we wanted to highlight some recent projects and events that were featured this spring. From acknowledging the work of a recently retired BC Parks employee to the raising of a welcome pole in a popular park, there have been some great news stories …