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Destination BC | Andrew Strain
AGM recap: Introducing ORCBC’s new Board Chair
ORCBC’s 2024 Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom on June 5, 2024. Here are a few notes from the new ORCBC Board Chair, Eric Vanderkruk.
Request for Proposals
ORCBC is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop an Outdoor Recreation Communities Guide.
Survey on Responsible Recreation in BC
As part of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s commitment to promoting responsible recreation in the province, we are conducting a survey to understand the key concerns outdoor recreationists are observing across BC.
Future of Recreation: The new Section 57
The work permit process on Crown land is getting an efficiency upgrade. We talked to Recreation Sites and Trails BC about what is changing.
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.
Celebrate the Outdoors and Give Back on BC Trails Day
BC Trails Day is a province-wide celebration highlighting the importance of trails and outdoor recreation to our communities' physical, mental, and environmental health.
BC Trails Day Events by Region
BC Trails Day 2024 is almost here! Check out the registered events in your region.
New Guidance Toolkit for Engagement with Indigenous Communities
The Outdoor Recreation Council is excited to release a new guide offering recreation organizations a roadmap for advancing reconciliation objectives.
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.