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Destination BC | Andrew Strain
Make Your Voice Heard: Advocate for Outdoor Recreation in BC!
We’re calling on the BC government to prioritize outdoor recreation. This means increased investment in trails, parks, and facilities, better support for volunteer groups, and ensuring that recreation is accessible to everyone.
What is our Right to Roam?
Access to B.C.'s natural spaces is increasingly restricted, impacting outdoor enthusiasts and recreation groups. Balancing Crown land rights, private ownership, and Indigenous land management requires collaboration, respect, and creative solutions.
Eby’s Golden Issue: Recreation Unites the Province
There are many issues that divide the urban voters who elected David Eby as B.C.’s next premier and the rural ones who voted for his opponent. And one that unites them - outdoor recreation. Read out opinion editorial for the Vancouver Sun here.
Advocating for B.C.’s Outdoor Recreation Future
Today, we shared an open letter with Premier David Eby, urging his government to prioritize investment in outdoor recreation across British Columbia. As a vital contributor to B.C.’s economy, community well-being, and environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation is central to our province’s identity.
Forget Tired Stereotypes: Dirtbikers are Actually Environmentalists
Dirt bikers in B.C. are transforming their reputation from rugged thrill-seekers to environmental stewards. By investing in sustainable trail practices and collaborating with local groups, they’ve reduced erosion, improved trail safety, and enhanced community relations. Today, these riders balance recreation with conservation, reshaping perceptions of motorized outdoor activities.
Recreation on the Ballot: Where the Political Parties Stand in BC’s Election
British Columbians will elect a new provincial government on October 19. We asked the political parties three pointed questions about recreation policy and direction.
New ORCBC Toolkit Empowers Communities with Outdoor Recreation Research Tools
ORCBC has released its latest resource, Conducting and Using Visitor and Recreational User Research – a comprehensive toolkit designed to help local governments, First Nations, and recreation groups strengthen their ability to gather and apply data on recreational users and visitors.
ORCBC Story Series
From access to nature to apps and AI, the evolution of trail construction to electric power, this story series looks at how recreation will change and evolve over the short and long term.
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This story series explores the connection between climate change and recreation. Through conversations with scientists, advocates, land managers, recreationists, and more, we look at how a warming world and more extreme weather is impacting the activities we love. But more than glum news, we’re interested in how the recreation industry is already hard at work preparing for change, reducing the impacts, and actively trying to slow global warming.
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In this story series, we feature recreation organizations that are advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through trail and outdoor recreation projects. We hope these stories inspire other community groups to contribute to advancing reconciliation in a meaningful and positive way, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the outdoor recreation activities we love.
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In a time when trails, roads, campgrounds, rivers and lakes are busier than ever, it’s important to remember that it takes a community to make fun possible. This story series profiles the people who work behind the scenes in B.C., so you can have that special moment today.