Outdoor recreation in British Columbia has a multifaceted impact on the economy, generating revenue, creating jobs, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is hosting a discussion of the role of outdoor recreation in BC’s economy and current initiatives to advance the sector.
The webinar will discuss what we mean when we talk about the outdoor recreation economy, lessons learned in the US, how outdoor recreation is supporting rural economies in the Sea-to-Sky area and the Kootenays, and what the Province of BC is doing to support a thriving outdoor recreation sector.
The panellists are:
Chris Perkins, Vice President of Programs at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable in the US.
John Hawkings, Executive Lead, Recreation Strategy & Service Transformation, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
Wendy Koh, Regional Manager, Lower Mainland/Sea to Sky/Fraser Valley, Regional Economic Operations, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.
Matt Mosteller, Board Chair, Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE) Society.
Jo Jo Das, Development Manager, Sea to Sky Outdoor Adventure Recreation Enterprise (SOARE)
We will conclude the webinar with a live Q&A session with opportunities to ask questions.
Register in advance here.