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Empowering Communities: Grant Applications for the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC Now Open
Community groups across British Columbia have another opportunity to secure funding for their initiatives as the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) launches the second intake of the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC grant program. This grant opportunity is designed to empower communities and volunteer organizations in their efforts to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and stewardship across the province.
New guide argues creating a more welcoming outdoors is good for everyone
The Outdoors for All: An Inspiration Guide for Creating Welcoming Outdoor Recreation Spaces highlights how inclusive initiatives can transform outdoor spaces for everyone. From adaptive trails in Kimberley to welcoming newcomers, the guide showcases practical steps and success stories, inspiring outdoor groups to foster diversity and connection in recreation.
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.
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.
Get Ready to Celebrate Your Local Waterways on BC Rivers Day
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is looking forward to celebrating the 44th Annual BC Rivers Day on Sunday, September 22, 2024 with over 30 community events already registered across the province.
Request for Proposals
ORCBC is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop an Outdoor Recreation Communities Guide.
Trails and Outdoor Recreation in BC - 2024 Ipsos Poll Results
Outdoor recreation participation continues to increase and drives residential choices for BC residents, ORCBC survey reveals.
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.