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! …
Continuing our ‘BC Parks stories’ series, we’re excited to bring you highlights of some of the BC Parks projects and stories shared in the news over the past few months. From family fun at Rivers Day in Port Alberni, to improvements and new facilities in popular parks, we’ve seen some compelling stories that we’re happy …
Seeing bears is an exciting experience for park visitors. And how you behave in the park has a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of bears and other wildlife. Bears that come into conflict with people, especially those that have learned to associate people with food, may pose a threat to public safety and …
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 …
Do you remember the first camping experience you ever had? Snuggled warmly in your sleeping bag, falling asleep in a tent with your friends or family, or taking a dip in a warm lake before drying off beside a toasty campfire. Back in May, Canucks Autism Network, Power To Be, and the Inter-cultural Association of …
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 #HikeSmart. The BC AdventureSmart trail-specific videos, launched April 25 – May 18, 2022, focus on the 11 trails in B.C. with the highest number of …
Guest blog by BC AdventureSmart Did you know that BC Search and Rescue volunteers respond to 1,900 incidents each year? Did you know that over 30% of those incidents, in winter, are for user groups such as snowmobilers, backcountry skiers, winter hikers and snowshoers? Did you know that the majority of those winter incidents are …
Feeding wildlife is a bad idea for a lot of reasons, but with food this good, you won’t want to share! Trail mix is an especially tasty treat for any outdoor adventure. It’s such a great snack because you can customize it based on your tastes and your adventure. We love s’mores trail mix for …
Why dog-leashing rules are important, for you and your pup. Dogs are part of our families and it’s completely normal to include them on a day hike or a family camping trip. However, it is important to remember to keep your dog on a leash while visiting BC Parks. Leashing your dog protects you, them, …
Did you know that over 14 % of land in B.C. is a park or protected area? That’s a lot of space! Approximately 14 million hectares of land are protected areas within BC Parks’ network, and there’s a lot that goes on in there. One of the many things we consider when managing our parks …