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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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Happy Birthday, Swan Lake Provincial Park!
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BC Parks has a long and storied history: the first provincial park (Strathcona) was officially designated a park in 1911, and since then this number has grown to over 1,000 parks and protected areas. As such, we happen to be big fans of birthday celebrations here at BC Parks. And, today we’re celebrating the 100th…
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Student Rangers Spring Into Action
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Written by Pamela Roth With rakes, saws, loppers, shovels and a heavy Pulaski axe in hand, six student rangers head out onto a trail at Cultus Lake, ready to take on whatever lies ahead. They are led by seasoned BC Parks ranger Dylan Eyers, who works as a section head for the Lower Mainland. Eyers…
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BC Parks and volunteers fighting the spread of invasive species
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Written by Christina Rippon Have you ever had a guest who wouldn’t leave? They start to take over your space and soon you find their stuff all over the place? That’s kind of what invasive species are like. They come to B.C., take over the landscape and spread harm to the province’s native species and…
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2018/2019 Volunteer Funding Now Available
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$240,000 is now available for volunteer projects taking place in or related to BC Parks in 2018/19. Each of BC Parks’ five regions have been allocated $20,000 to support conservation projects, and $20,000 to support recreation projects. To access this funding for a specific park, please contact your local BC Parks staff or email BCParks.Volunteers@gov.bc.ca to find…
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Vancouver Island’s Newest Campsite: Croteau Lake
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Are the first signs of spring getting you excited to plan your summer getaways? If you’re anything like us you’re already planning summer escapes: new hikes to tick off, peaks to summit, and camping spots to check out. One campsite worth putting on your list is BC Parks’ newest group campsite at Croteau Lake in…
