We speak up for the outdoor places where we live and play.
Image credit: Andrea Heath Photography
We are the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC.
Outdoor recreation is essential to life in BC. It supports health, community connection, local economies, stewardship, and quality of life. ORCBC works across the province to strengthen the systems that make responsible outdoor recreation possible.
ORCBC works across BC to:
Advocate for public investment, access, and better outdoor recreation planning.
Convene partners across the outdoor recreation sector to address shared challenges and opportunities.
Support volunteer-led organizations with tools, research, funding information, and practical resources.
Promote responsible recreation, stewardship, inclusion, and healthy outdoor places.
Build the case for outdoor recreation as essential to BC’s health, economy, communities, and environment.
Learn more
Image credit: Kai Jacobson
Proudly promoting responsible recreation since 1976.
ORCBC Initiatives
-
Outdoor Recreation Fund
- Learn about grants for community-based initiatives that contribute to outdoor enhancement, stewardship & education, or inclusive participation.
- First Nations, non-profits, and local governments are eligible to apply.
Northern BC Tourism | Marty Clemens photo
-
Reconciliation & Recreation
- Collaborate with Indigenous communities
- Read our new Guidance Toolkit for Engagement with Indigenous Communities, a resource for recreation groups.
Northern BC Tourism | Marcus Paladino photo
-
BC Trails Day: June 5, 2027
- Learn about responsible recreation
- Host a BC Trails Day event
- Find an event near you
Fernie Trails Alliance photo
-
BC Rivers Day: Sept 27, 2026
- Help improve the health of BC’s rivers
- Host your own BC Rivers Day event
- Find an event near you
Allan Edwin photo
Destination BC | Andrew Strain photo
Make a Donation
Donations and sponsorships help us create access to meaningful and responsible outdoor recreation experiences for everyone.
Donate now
Become a Sponsor
Become a Member
When you join ORCBC, you add your voice to a province-wide network working for better access, stronger recreation organizations, and well-managed outdoor places. Together, we are harder to ignore - and better able to influence decisions that affect outdoor recreation across BC.
become a member
Steve Shannon Photography
Thank you to all of our supporters!
Our members, volunteers, funders, and donors make it possible for us to help ensure that all British Columbians have opportunities to engage in enjoyable, quality outdoor recreation experiences. Thank you for that. We’re doing good work and we couldn’t do it without you.
News & blogs
