{"id":2287,"date":"2023-09-22T09:51:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T16:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/?post_type=engagement&#038;p=2287"},"modified":"2023-09-26T08:24:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T15:24:14","slug":"blackcomb-winter-public-access","status":"publish","type":"engagement","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/blackcomb-winter-public-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackcomb Winter Public Access"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group engage-banner has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbda80\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Phase 1 was open March 4 to May 31, 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 2 was open December 22, 2022 to May 31, 2023<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2297\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/Blackcomb-skiing-fast.jpg\" style=\"object-position:67% 81%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"67% 81%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/Blackcomb-skiing-fast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/Blackcomb-skiing-fast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/Blackcomb-skiing-fast-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-container\"><div class=\"engagement-page\"><div class=\"engagement-content-wrapper\"><h1 class=\"engagement-title-banner \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/themes\/bcgov-engagement\/dist\/images\/blue-curve-bg.svg)\">Blackcomb Winter Public Access<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-content\"><bcgov-breadcrumb>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\">Home<\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/\">Engagement Opportunities<\/a> \n                  <span>\n        Blackcomb Winter Public Access\n  <\/span>\n  <div style=\"display: flex\" slot=\"breadcrumb-extra\">\n      <\/div>\n  <\/bcgov-breadcrumb>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#phase-1\" title=\"\">Phase 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#phase-2\" title=\"\">Phase 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#results\" title=\"\">Results (Phase 1)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#results2\" title=\"\">Results (Phase 2)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#counts\" title=\"\">2022-2023 winter uphill\/backcountry user counts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#next\" title=\"\">Next steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-engagement-header\"><div class=\"text-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Whistler Blackcomb, the Province, and access route users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>A designated public access route<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Whistler, B.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> To determine an access between Blackcomb and Garibaldi Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How: <\/strong>Online<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-engagement_category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\"><strong>Category: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/recreation-and-tourism\/\" rel=\"tag\">Recreation and Tourism<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"image-column\"><span role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"engagement-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/Blackcomb-landscape.jpg);background-position:66% 91%\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phase-1\">Phase 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province was seeking feedback on a new designated public access route that is being piloted by Whistler Blackcomb and provides free public uphill skiing access through the Blackcomb Controlled Recreation Area to Garibaldi Provincial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phase-2\">Phase 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whistler Blackcomb must provide public access through the Whistler and Blackcomb Controlled Recreation Areas to Garibaldi Provincial Park. Whistler Blackcomb is also required to ensure the Controlled Recreation Areas are safe and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whistler Blackcomb, the Province, and partner groups have been working together on a solution for winter backcountry access through the Blackcomb Controlled Recreation Area. This access route must be managed for safety and consider the needs of public users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mapping and details of the public access routes can be found here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistlerblackcomb.com\/the-mountain\/about-the-mountain\/backcountry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.whistlerblackcomb.com\/the-mountain\/about-the-mountain\/backcountry.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last season, you provided feedback on the interim access route. As a result, the following improvements have been made for the 2022-2023 winter season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blackcomb Bench Climb \u2013 Upgrades to the lower mountain route provide an improved user experience. The connector for the North Route, South Route, and Excelerator provides a new opportunity for uphill access and in-bounds backcountry skiing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Route \u2013 This is the interim access route that was originally piloted last year and will be available again this year with an extension of the timeframe for access until 9:30am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North Route \u2013 New winter access route that travels through the Controlled Recreation Area into Garibaldi Park to the Phalanx area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signage \u2013 improved for all routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced Backcountry Lift Ticket \u2013 For members of the public that prefer lift access to Garibaldi Park, the backcountry lift pass has been reduced from $62 to $45.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"results\">Results (Phase 1)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mountain Resort Branch, BC Parks and Whistler Blackcomb initiated a public survey posted along the interim route, online in forums and on the MRB website. 288 respondents completed the survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/Blackcomb-2022-Public-Feedback-Survey-Summary-Blackcomb-Interim-Winter-Public-Access-Route.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the phase 1 results summary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>51% of respondents are Whistler Blackcomb Season Passholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40% of respondents had used the Blackcomb Interim public access route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of those that responded that had used &amp; completed the interim route, 83% were able to access the Park in 4 hours or less.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments that wayfinding signage could be improved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time restrictions were a challenge, especially for those travelling from the Lower Mainland on day trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A number of respondents would like snowshoe access to Garibaldi Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aside from \u201ca<em>ccess through the CRA to Garibaldi Park<\/em>, backcountry skiing\u201d respondents second most interest in using the route was \u201cexercise route for uphill and downhill skiing with in the CRA (inbounds)\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question 9: \u201cTo ensure safety of users, different management strategies are being considered to reduce risk. Select all management strategies that you think are appropriate efforts to manage risk\u201d \u2013 Top 3 selected for this question, in order:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of an off-piste route, which may result in reduced ease of use (e.g., steeper terrain, technical skinning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closure of routes during snow control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"results2\">Results (Phase 2)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mountain Resorts Branch, BC Parks and Whistler Blackcomb conducted a second public survey to gather feedback for Blackcomb winter public access. Survey links were provided along the access routes, online, and on social media channels in addition to GovTogetherBC. 76 respondents completed this season\u2019s survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/09\/Blackcomb-Public-Access-Detailed-Feedback-Survey-Winter-2023.pdf\" title=\"\">See the phase 2 results summary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable results from the survey include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>57% of the respondents are Whistler Blackcomb Season Passholders, a 6% increase over last season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>89% of respondents were Satisfied and Extremely Satisfied (combined) with the reduced price of the backcountry lift ticket price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>92% of total respondents used (64%) or planned to use (28%) the offered access routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each route, the North route, South Route, and Bench Climb were used at similar levels, at over 30% each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70% or more of users were Satisfied and Extremely Satisfied (combined) with each route:<ul><li>71% North Route<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>81% South Route<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>71% Blackcomb Bench Climb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most respondents\u2019 recreation interests included some form of skiing including:<ul><li>25% backcountry skiing<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>16% mountaineering<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>13% exercise route for uphill and downhill skiing inbounds<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>12% multiday ski traverses<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11% access to the Spearhead Huts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other interests included:<ul><li>16% site seeing\/photography<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7% snowshoeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"counts\">2022-2023 winter uphill\/backcountry user counts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whistler Blackcomb installed trail counters for the second consecutive year on all winter access routes to track recreational use of each trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From January to May 2023, there were a total of 1,739 uphill travelers, more than double the total number of uphill travelers counted in 2022.&nbsp; The breakdown of uphill users per route was as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>2022\/23 Uphill Trail Counts<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date Range<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Count<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage of total users<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Blackcomb Bench Climb (BBC)<\/td><td>December 3 &#8211; April 14<\/td><td>1,739<\/td><td>63.3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Route (time restricted)<\/td><td>January 8 &#8211; April 14<\/td><td>446<\/td><td>25.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Route<\/td><td>January 8 &#8211; April 23<\/td><td>193<\/td><td>11.1%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Note: Last column is percentile of uphillers up the upper trails versus the BBC<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The table below compares this year\u2019s counts with those from 2022 for an additional point of reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Route<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2022<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage increase from <\/strong> <strong>2022 to 2023<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Blackcomb Bench Climb\/Lower route<\/td><td>1739<\/td><td>800<\/td><td>117%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Route<\/td><td>446<\/td><td>142<\/td><td>214%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Route<\/td><td>193<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Note: this does not include season pass holders that may have accessed the park for backcountry access<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>More than 4,400 people chose to purchase backcountry tickets to access the backcountry during the 2022\/23 winter season, a 17% increase over the last season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"next\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province and Whistler Blackcomb are currently reviewing survey feedback and stakeholder suggestions to create a public access package that meets long-term contractual obligations under the Master Development Agreement while ensuring the safety of the uphill and downhill travelling public is maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-engagements\">\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Angling, Hunting, and Trapping. Categories: Economy and Jobs, Environmental Protection, Natural Resource Sector, Recreation and Tourism, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Closed.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed\">\n                                            Closed                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/angling-hunting-and-trapping\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Angling, Hunting, and Trapping                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Economy and Jobs<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Environmental Protection<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Recreation and Tourism<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/angling-hunting-and-trapping\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/12\/52020102588_38f5f124ed_o.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Tahltan-B.C. Land Stewardship Planning. Categories: Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector, Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Closed.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed\">\n                                            Closed                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/tahltan-land-stewardship-planning\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Tahltan-B.C. Land Stewardship Planning                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resources<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Recreation and Tourism<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/tahltan-land-stewardship-planning\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/05\/Tahltan-LUP-Banner.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre. Categories: Arts and Culture, Families and Residents, Multi-language, Recreation and Tourism. Status: Closed with results.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed with results\">\n                                            Closed with results                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/provincial-filipino-cultural-centre\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Arts and Culture<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Families and Residents<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Multi-language<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Recreation and Tourism<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/provincial-filipino-cultural-centre\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/05\/Provincial-Filipino-Cultural-Centre.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh-B.C. Land Use Planning. Categories: Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector, Natural Resources, Reconciliation Initiatives, Recreation and Tourism, Timber Supply, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Closed.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed\">\n                                            Closed                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/shishalh-bc-land-use-planning\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh-B.C. Land Use Planning                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resources<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Recreation and Tourism<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Timber Supply<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/shishalh-bc-land-use-planning\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/04\/shishalh-3.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Mount Seymour Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. Categories: BC Parks. Status: Closed with results.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed with results\">\n                                            Closed with results                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mount-seymour-provincial-park-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Mount Seymour Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mount-seymour-provincial-park-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/03\/MtSeymour-Rec-Plan4.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Golden Ears Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. Categories: BC Parks. 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