BC Parks exists to protect our province’s diverse network of incredible natural environments while providing safe and sustainable outdoor recreation. BC Parks hosts a lot of people – millions, each …
Sitting by a crackling campfire is always a highlight of camping, but campfires (if handled inappropriately) can pose a significant risk to us and the environment. If you’re camping at …
This is an updated blog based off of our popular How to Become a Park Ranger post from 2016. Being a BC Parks ranger is a very rewarding experience, …
From rocks and rubble to a welcoming summer destination once again. Rebuilding the flood-impacted Maple Bay day use area in time for a busy summer season at Cultus Lake Park. …
Summer in B.C. usually means a trip or two to your favourite camping spot, but it also means the start of wildfire season in many areas of the province. Wildfires …
By Ratika Sethi Multiculturalism Day is an important time to celebrate the many cultures in British Columbia, and to honour a difference in experience. The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria …
Happy Pollinator Week! Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes and are important for ecosystem functioning around the world. Protected areas, like those that BC Parks takes care of, let …
Guest blog by Sandra Riches, BC AdventureSmart Executive Director —– Hiking season is almost here, and B.C. loves to hike! BC AdventureSmart wants you to get informed, be prepared and …
Stephan Ban, Protected Areas Applied Ecologist, BC Parks Every now and then in the world of marine conservation, some new idea or topic catches scientists’ attention and takes the academic …
In early March, we reflected on the many extreme weather events that B.C. and our parks system experienced throughout 2021, including the significant flooding impacts on Berg Lake Trail in …