We speak up for the outdoor places where we live and play
We are the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC.
Outdoor recreation is essential to life in B.C. It supports our health, strengthens communities and local economies, and connects people with the lands and waters around us.
ORCBC works with recreation organizations, Indigenous communities, governments, land managers and other partners to strengthen outdoor recreation across the province.
We:
Advocate for better access, planning and public investment.
Bring partners together to address shared challenges.
Provide research, tools, funding and practical support to move local ideas forward.
Promote responsible recreation, stewardship and inclusion.
Demonstrate how outdoor recreation supports health, quality of life and resilient communities.
Learn more
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Proudly promoting responsible outdoor recreation since 1976
ORCBC Initiatives
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Resource Road Access Survey
Help identify the resource roads and road systems that matter most for outdoor recreation across B.C.
The survey is gathering local knowledge about important access routes, where access is at risk and what solutions may be possible.
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BC Rivers Day: Sept 27
BC Rivers Day is one of the province’s largest and longest-standing celebrations of rivers and freshwater ecosystems.
Host a BC Rivers Day event
Find an event near you
Help care for B.C.’s rivers, lakes and streams
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Recreation and community development
Trails, waterways and outdoor amenities contribute to healthy residents, attractive communities, local businesses and a strong quality of life.
ORCBC helps communities understand their recreation opportunities, bring the right partners together and move from ideas and research toward practical action.
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Outdoor Recreation Fund
The Outdoor Recreation Fund supports community-led recreation, stewardship and inclusion projects across B.C.
Since 2024, it has awarded approximately $840,000 in 94 communities.
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Support outdoor recreation across B.C.
Donations help ORCBC advocate for public access, support community stewardship and strengthen recreation organizations across the province.
Donate now
Partner with ORCBC
Businesses, foundations and other partners can support provincial programs, community events, research, education and sector-building work.
Become a partner
Become a member
Join a province-wide network working for better access, stronger recreation organizations and well-managed outdoor places.
Our 135 member organizations directly represent more than 200,000 people. Together, we are better able to influence decisions that affect outdoor recreation across B.C.
become a member
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Thank you to our supporters
Our members, volunteers, funders, sponsors and donors make ORCBC’s work possible.
Your support helps us advocate for access, strengthen recreation organizations, support community stewardship and expand opportunities for people across B.C. to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
We could not do this work without you.
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