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Wild Swimming
Wild swimming is described as liberating, soothing, cleansing, and meditative; it is no surprise that this activity has grown in popularity amidst this pandemic when British Columbians were looking closer to home to try out new activities.
Mushroom Foraging
Mushroom foraging is an appealing hobby to many as it’s a great way to connect with the natural surroundings around you. In British Columbia, there are countless places and opportunities for mushroom picking.
BC Budget 2021: The Highs and Lows for Outdoor Recreation
Given the importance of access to the outdoors over the past year and the toll that decades of underfunding have had on recreational infrastructure…
Tis’ the Season for BC Adventures
The days may feel colder, darker, and shorter, but there are plenty of fun adventures to immerse yourself in during the winter months ahead.
Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids
This winter break can bring lots of interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Get your kids all rugged up and head outside for some fun in the snow.
Climate change and nature connection
I had hoped, like everyone else, that this summer would be different. With the Covid-19 vaccine readily available, a great weight had been lifted. I was looking forward to a summer spent hiking with friends and enjoying the natural beauty of British Columbia.
A Guide to Birdwatching in BC
Keep an eye out for BC’s feathered flyers, here’s a guide for those interested in birdwatching within British Columbia.
Feedback on BC’s Economic Plan
ORCBC was invited to give feedback to the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation on how the province can build a successful economic plan.
ORCBC Story Series
This new series focuses on the many benefits – some well known, many less so – that outdoor recreation brings to people, communities and the province. .
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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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In this story series, we feature recreation organizations that are advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through trail and outdoor recreation projects.
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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 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.