Province proposing to enlarge six B.C. parks
Ministry of Environment says act amendments will expand parks, strengthen protection of sensitive lands. Continue reading
BC Parks
Backlash over elimination of Golden Ears Park’s first-come, first-served campsites
Some campers say that with their schedule, planning a trip months in advance is simply not possible. Continue reading
B.C. Parks warning hikers about Joffre Lakes parking chaos
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
About 6,000 people visit the Joffre Lakes area every weekend with the parking lot usually filling up by 10 a.m. Continue reading
Edmonton hiker raises questions about how B.C. wildfire evacuation was handled
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
An Edmonton woman is raising concerns about the evacuation order that was issued two days into her B.C. backcountry hiking vacation. Continue reading
B.C. Parks looks to address overcrowding concerns at Mount Seymour
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
More and more people are flooding into Mount Seymour Provincial Park and other natural spaces to enjoy the sunshine and fresh snow, which has led to massive headaches when it comes to parking and highway traffic. Continue reading
INTERACTIVE MAP: Why you may have had trouble booking campsites this year
Have you had trouble booking a camp site through the province’s online reservation system? We took a look at where you’ve got the best shot of landing a spot. Continue reading
Man attacked by grizzly bear near Waterton Lakes National Park
A hiker was bit by a bear on Sunday in a scary encounter on a hiking trail near Waterton Lakes National Park. Continue reading
Corporate ads on BC Parks website under question
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
Ads for Coleman Canada, an outdoor gear company, were spotted on the BC Parks site. The ad links to the company’s online store. Continue reading
How a B.C. man’s typo while booking campsite online nearly cost him $1,100
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A B.C. man is warning campers to be extra careful when making online reservations. Continue reading
Concerns grow that B.C. campsite spots are being scalped in bulk
On the first long weekend of the summer season, campers are raising concerns that busy campsites are being bought up by tour companies, effectively shutting out locals. Continue reading