Engagement Summary Recreation and tourism growth in the Sea to Sky region has been accelerating since the improvement of the Sea to Sky Highway and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Sea to Sky Highway has over 3 million travellers per year, with most visitors seeking a nature-based recreation experience. This increase in tourism is …
Phase 1 was open November 21, 2018 to January 4, 2019 Phase 2 was open July 19 to July 31, 2019 On this page: Engagement summary MacMillan Provincial Park, also known as Cathedral Grove, is world-renowned for its giant old-growth Douglas Firs, which attract approximately 500,000 visitors annually. Most visitors arrive by vehicle, park along …
Engagement Summary The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) applied to BC Parks for an amendment to their park use permit to enable improvements to the community water supply system infrastructure in Tetrahedron Park. BC Parks hosted an open house on Wednesday, May 2nd in Sechelt. A second open house was hosted Thursday, May 24th in …
Engagement Summary BC Parks is responsible for the designation, management and conservation of a system of ecological reserves, provincial parks, conservancies, protected areas and recreation areas located throughout the province. British Columbia’s parks and protected areas system contains nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural features and outdoor experiences. In order to direct the types, locations, …
Engagement Summary: BC Parks is part of the Ministry of Environment and is responsible for the designation, management and conservation of a system of provincial parks, ecological reserves, conservancies, protected areas and recreation areas located throughout the province. In 2014, they invited citizens to provide input on a new policy that would improve major ski …
What was this engagement about? Citizens were invited to comment on the draft management plan for Beaver Valley Park until December 17, 2015. Beaver Valley Provincial Park spans 767 hectares, located approximately 50 kilometres south of Quesnel. It is characterized by annually inundated floodplain and a chain of lakes and wetlands connected by a meandering …
What was this engagement about? Citizens were invited to provide initial feedback to inform the draft management planning process for Bridge Lake Park. Bridge Lake Park, spanning 405 hectares is located about 50 kilometres east of 100 Mile House near the town of Bridge Lake. The area is important for local recreation and resorts, which …
What was this engagement about? Citizens were invited to provide feedback on the draft management plan for Skaha Bluffs Park near Penticton, B.C. Skaha Bluffs Park is located south of Penticton on the east side of Skaha Lake. The park provides a variety of recreation opportunities including hiking, world-class rock climbing and wildlife viewing while also …
What was this consultation about? BC Parks is in the process of management planning for Muqqᵂin/Brooks Peninsula Park and Power River Protected Area. BC Parks invited public comments on the draft management plan until August 28, 2015. Muqqᵂin/Brooks Peninsula Park‘s dual name reflects the First Nations’ connection with the history and culture of the park. …
What was this engagement about? BC Parks is in the process of developing management plans for Dragon Mountain Park, Quesnel Lake Park and Titetown Park. The initial planning and project plan approval periods have concluded, and BC Parks invited public comments on the draft management plans for Dragon Mountain Park and Quesnel Lake Park. The …
