Things to do in Parks

Reservations, Groups Sites, Find a Park, Park Use Permits.

Conservation

Conservation Management,
Ecological Reserves.

Planning

Management Planning, Designations, Land Acquisition.

About BC Parks

Mission & Mandate, Employment, Facts & Figures, History, Gifts & Commemoration.

Addtional links

Welcome to BC Parks

British Columbia’s incredible system of provincial parks protect internationally significant ecological and cultural values, and offers experiences as unforgettable and diverse as the province’s landscape.

The BC Parks website contains a wealth of information about exploring, understanding and caring for these special places. Read on and put a little more BC Parks in your life.

BC Parks 100

It started with Strathcona Provincial Park in 1911 and now BC Parks has grown to be one of the largest park systems in the world. More about celebrating BC Parks' 100th Birthday »

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Located on the beautiful Howe Sound Fjord offering a wide range of recreational activities. Open year-round. More about Porteau Cove »

Latest News & Updates

Travel Carbon Emissions Calulator

BC Parks has partnered with ETHOS to provide a travel carbon calculator tool for park users. Now you can determine your carbon footprint when travelling to the most popular Provincial Parks, and other locations within Canada. Calculate your carbon footprint »

New Online Camping Reservation Service for 2010

Offering several new service and efficiency improvements the new Discover Camping reservation service is more user-friendly and allows specific reservations for individual and double campsites, in a single booking. This year, four more parks are available for reservations. Visit the Discover Camping website »

Changes to the BC Parks Website

Apart from a new look, further changes will make it easier for you to plan your vacation, attend events and find out about the work that BC Parks is doing. Thank you for your patience during this transition. Keep watching!