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 …
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 …
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 …
By Natasha Ewing The Learn to be in Nature event was held on June 25, 2022 in Prince George, B.C. Hosted by BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC in partnership with the Immigrant and Multicultural Service Society (IMSS), the event at West Lake Provincial Park was a unique opportunity for newcomers to Canada …
by Mackenzie Clark (BC Parks Community Engagement Intern, summer 2021) At BC Parks, we are committed to serving British Columbians by protecting natural features and providing diverse opportunities for outdoor recreation for current and future generations. BC Parks benefits tremendously from the contributions made by volunteers and in collaboration with other fantastic organizations. I’m Mackenzie, …
As I approached the Swan Lake Provincial Park day use area, my senses were awakened. Colourful tapestries were hanging from the trees, a fire smoldered in the central gathering place, rhythmic drumming blended with the rustling trees, and smells of traditional foods wafted towards me, making my stomach growl. Before I knew it, I was …
Do you remember the first camping experience you ever had? The excitement and nervousness you felt falling asleep in a tent, wrapped up warm in your sleeping bag, with light from your lantern flickering off the tent walls? What about gathering around your first crackling campfire, only to gaze up to the night sky to …
Written by Abby Koning Parks Day is coming up, and we are really, really excited. Each year on the third Saturday in July, parks across Canada take a day to recognize and celebrate the important role that parks play in preserving our environment, strengthening our communities, and enriching our lives. Read on for some reasons …
Soichi Okano couldn’t believe what he was seeing when he went to the sockeye salmon run at the Adams River 24 years ago. Walking beside the turbulent water, the aspiring photographer from Japan tingled with excitement as he watched thousands of crimson-red salmon return home to spawn. That moment has prompted the 51-year-old to return …
Have you heard of Parks Day? This annual event is celebrated on the third Saturday of July in every province and territory across Canada. Thousands of people come together to participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events that highlight the important role parks play in maintaining healthy, resilient ecosystems and communities. Join us for Parks Day …