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Get to know BC Parks through the stories and perspectives of our volunteers, partners, and staff. Learn about conservation projects and the challenges of climate change, be inspired by the tireless efforts of volunteers, discover tips on how to be a better park visitor, or learn what it takes to become a BC Parks ranger.
(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
Carrying Capacity and BC Parks
Categories: Responsible Recreation
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...
A First Time Campout to Remember
Categories: Community Engagement | Community Event
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...
BC Parks Keeping Close Eye on Mountain Goats in Cathedral Park
Categories: BC Parks Licence Plate Program | Conservation
These days sports reporting is full of stories about one GOAT or another, as in the “Greatest of All Time.” This is a story about actual goats. More than half of the world’s mountain goats...
Know Before You Go: The Toilet Edition
Categories: Responsible Recreation
Exploring a park can be a unique experience for every visitor, but there’s one facility common to any outdoor trip: the outhouse. You may think you’re familiar with these amenities, but there’s...
Birds to Listen for in BC Parks
Categories: Conservation | Responsible Recreation
Written by Abby Koning Aaaah the sounds of nature… there’s nothing quite like it, is there? Wind blowing through the trees, squirrels scurrying in the branches, and best of all, birds singing...