Unexpected things come up and sometimes you can’t make your reservation. If you don’t think you can make it to your campsite by 11am the day after your arrival date, please cancel your reservation. By cancelling your reservation, you allow other campers to use a site that otherwise would sit vacant. Cancelling is kind. If …
We know it can be disappointing when you can’t book a site at your favourite campground. Camping reservations get cancelled throughout the season, and we know there are other campers who would happily take the spot. This season, we are piloting a new feature to the reservation service that will provide people with e-mail notifications …
In 2021 the Berg Lake Trail experienced a significant flood event that was caused by a combination of unusual weather events – a heat dome, rapid meltwater, and excessive precipitation. Due to the substantial impacts, the trail has been closed for assessments, planning, and rebuilding. The Berg Lake Trail rebuild has three main construction phases: …
Christina Lake Park now has two accessible features for people to enjoy – a Mobi-Mat and a floating chair. The Mobi-Mat was installed in the summer of 2022. For people who use mobility equipment or strollers, or have balance or other mobility challenges, sand can be a huge barrier to accessing and enjoying a day …
Last spring, we shared details about parks that were impacted by extreme weather and flooding in 2021. Parks are still dealing with lasting impacts We wanted to take this opportunity to update the status of some of the parks that were initially damaged in 2021. The atmospheric river events still have lasting impacts. Although access …
Everyone’s relationship with nature is unique and special. Our park visitors reflect the diversity of British Columbia and bring with them diverse ways in which they connect to parks and outdoor spaces. Last fall, members of BC Parks team met Sona and her family when they volunteered to participate in a photo and video shoot …
An interview with BC Parks Area Supervisor Jade If you’ve been lucky enough to visit Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park), you know of its breathtaking beauty. It features one of the youngest and most accessible volcanic features in B.C. It is also the first provincial park to be jointly managed by a …
If you’ve spent time at Mount Seymour Provincial Park, you’ve experienced its incredible splendor – an opportunity to experience forests, wetlands and alpine and a wide variety of recreation activities only kilometres from downtown Vancouver. Due to its proximity to the city, this park is no stranger to crowds. Mt Seymour is a popular park …
Making sure attractants are secured is a common practice for many people when venturing into the great outdoors. But in Valhalla Park near Slocan B.C., an unsuspecting attractant is causing problems with local wildlife. Known as a scenic area perched in the high alpine of the Selkirk Mountains, a backcountry campground and rock climbing area …
Since 2013, Brian Menounos’ team at UNBC has been doing research on the Kokanee Glacier just outside of Nelson in southeastern B.C. This work began as part of a five-year study of the cryosphere (frozen environments) in the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin. This project was carried out by the Canadian Columbia River …