BC Parks

• Metro Vancouver announces plans for new regional park on Bowen Island, B.C. 

  Metro Vancouver has made a $40-million agreement for land on Bowen Island with the intention of creating a new regional park.

  Environment

  Aug 10
  
• Poorly maintained provincial park in B.C.’s Interior prompts frustration

  "We want the washrooms, the roads, and the grounds cleaned up, so we can camp with our kids with safety and not have to check it for glass," said one park user.

  Environment

  Jul 15
  
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• Columbia Shuswap Regional District in talks to restart mosquito control program

  With the pests out in force this year, the CSRD says it’s talking with the Little Shuswap Lake Band and B.C. Parks about restarting their mosquito larvicide program.

  Canada

  Jul 15
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• ‘It’s a mystery’: Peace Arch Park remains closed

  Two years later with most of Canada vaccinated, and the border mostly re-opened, the Canadian side of the park is still closed.

  Canada

  Jun 12
• Day pass program returns to three B.C. parks to manage summer traffic

  Effective June 17, visitors to Golden Ears, Joffre Lakes and three trailheads at Garibaldi will need to reserve their spot online, the Ministry of Environment confirmed Tuesday. 

  Environment

  Jun 7
• ‘A perfect marriage’: 2 First Nations to gain park ranger authority on B.C.’s northwest coast

  For more than a decade, the Coastal Guardian Watchmen have patrolled the Great Bear Rainforest, documenting ecosystem health, and watching for poachers and other illegal activity. 

  Environment

  Jun 2
• Frustrations still reported as B.C.’s new camping reservation website goes live

  The new portal, which will operate through the BC Parks website, replaces the older Discover Camping website, which faced frequent complaints about being unstable and confusing.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Province to add 21 hectares to Okanagan Mountain Park

  The Ministry of Environment says legislation has been introduced to expand select parks and protected areas throughout the province.

  Environment

  Feb 10
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• B.C. launching new camping reservation website in March

  BC Parks says it is launching a new camping reservation system in response to "visitor feedback" collected over the past two seasons.

  Environment

  Jan 28
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• BC Parks announces cash for Sun-Oka Provincial Park near Penticton

  BC Parks said a record 3.1 million campers stayed in provincial parks during the 2021 season, making the new investments possible.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2021