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The road, bridge or trail you rely on may be part of a forest plan
Forest Landscape Plans can affect roads, bridges, trails, access points and scenic areas used for outdoor recreation. This blog explains what recreation groups should watch for, what information to provide and how to get involved early.
BC Trails Day 2026: Thank you, BC!
Our new BC Trails Day 2026 report is here! Take a look at the stories, photos and highlights from 72 events in more than 50 communities, where thousands of people came together to build, care for and celebrate trails across BC.
The importance of provincial organizations
In this blog, we argue that BC should treat parks and outdoor recreation as core public infrastructure, not discretionary spending. Stable, long-term funding supports health, rural economies, tourism, and community resilience, while cuts create higher future costs and missed opportunities.
ORCBC’s 50th anniversary conference recap
Read our recap of ORCBC’s 50th Anniversary Conference in Kamloops, bringing together 300 outdoor recreation leaders to celebrate, collaborate, and explore the future of outdoor recreation in B.C.
Get outside and celebrate BC Trails Day on June 6
British Columbians are invited to hit the trails, grab a paddle, volunteer outdoors, or simply spend time in nature as communities across the province celebrate the sixth annual BC Trails Day on Saturday, June 6.
B.C.’s new Outdoor Recreation Strategy is an important step, but the real work starts now
The Province has officially launched B.C.’s Outdoor Recreation Strategy, a major step forward in recognizing outdoor recreation as a vital contributor to community economic development.
KORE ReHub Tour coming to the ORCBC Conference
The KORE ReHub Repair Village is launching at the ORCBC Conference with free outdoor gear repairs, wetsuit recycling, repair partners ReSurf and Six Seasons, plus a survey giveaway for a Durston X-Dome 2 tent.
2026 BC Trails Day Microgrant Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 BC Trails Day Microgrant Program! ORCBC is supporting 31 groups across British Columbia with microgrants to help deliver local BC Trails Day events.
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.