In the past year, BC Parks has established a program of ongoing design research that gives us direct access to feedback from the people who use our services. This blog is the newest part of that program – this is where we share what we’ve learned. In this post, we share research findings about the …
From rocks and rubble to a welcoming summer destination once again. Rebuilding the flood-impacted Maple Bay day use area in time for a busy summer season at Cultus Lake Park. We’ve been reflecting on the impacts of extreme weather events over the last year in many BC Parks. In addition to informing you about the …
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 …
With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to get outside and explore the nature surrounding us. BC Parks’ iNaturalist (iNat) project has over 300,000 observations! In 2020, the project collected 53% of the total observations since the launch in January 2019. In addition to increasing the number of observations in parks, we are looking to broaden …
Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park, a local Prince George treasure, was established in 1999 to protect the old growth cedar, hemlock, spruce forests and sweeping alpine meadows. With nearly 24,000 hectares protected, the park provides necessary habitat for a variety of wildlife, including mountain caribou. It also provides excellent recreational opportunities year-around for outdoor enthusiasts, offering …
For many British Columbians, getting out into nature is as simple as strolling around a local park, driving a short distance out of town for a day hike, or planning a weekend of camping with friends. For those who experience physical barriers to mobility, adventuring in the great outdoors can be more challenging. In the …
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 …
Written by Abby Koning Before you take an international flight, you make sure you have your passport. Before you start your car, you put on a seat belt. And before you go to the grocery store, you make a grocery list. Many times a day, we check in with ourselves to make sure we are …
Blog and photos by: Iain Robert Reid I came to Tweedsmuir in search of bears. I would have been happy just getting a glimpse of one. Seeing five different bears in my first twenty minutes at the Belarko Bear Viewing Platform was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and was certainly unexpected. …
BC Parks was featured on Destination BC’s blog – Explore BC. See the original blog post here: http://blog.hellobc.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-bc-parks/ BC Parks is home to over 1,000 provincial parks and protected areas that range in diversity, from rugged coastlines and snow-caped mountains to dense rainforests and vast grasslands. Over 21 million visitors enjoy BC Parks each year, …