We’re excited to share that 109 community-led projects across B.C. will receive funding through the 2025–26 Community Park Enhancement Fund (PEF). Each project can receive up to $5,000 to support conservation initiatives and recreation enhancements in parks and protected areas. This funding is made possible by the BC Parks Licence Plate Program — thank you …
We are pleased to announce the Community Park Enhancement Fund (PEF) partners and funding for this year. Across the province, $385,508 has been allocated for 104 community-led BC Parks projects to be completed by March 31, 2025. Revenue from the sale of BC Parks licence plates goes into PEF and supports this program. Over the …
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 …
With spring right around the corner, ice is starting to thaw across B.C. As the season changes, it’s important to know how to stay safe around ice, and when it’s time to pack away your skates or ice fishing rods. As temperatures rise, frozen bodies of water may no longer be safe to recreate on. …
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 …
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 …
Celebrated on the third Saturday in July, Parks Day is a great opportunity to explore the outdoors! Spending time in nature has been proven to increase personal well-being and overall health. Head out to your favourite park or celebrate by visiting a new park. It’s also a chance to reflect on how parks provide recreation …
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 …
Power To Be is a non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. They are one of the many organizations we are lucky to partner with and have challenged and supported us over the years to do more to make BC Parks more …
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 …