2026 ORCBC Conference

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Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation

The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) is pleased to host the 2026 ORCBC Conference: Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation.

This multi-day gathering will bring together outdoor recreation organizations, volunteers, Indigenous partners, land managers, governments, and community leaders from across British Columbia to connect, learn, and collaborate.

Why you should join us

Outdoor recreation plays a vital role in building healthy, connected, and resilient communities across British Columbia. The 2026 ORCBC Conference creates space for meaningful conversations, practical learning, and relationship-building across sectors and regions.

By attending, you will:

Connect with outdoor recreation leaders and volunteers from across BC
Learn practical tools and approaches to strengthen communities through outdoor recreation
Explore topics such as stewardship, governance, collaboration, and Indigenous engagement
Share experiences, challenges, and solutions with peers and partners
Build relationships with government, land managers, funders, and allied organizations

Whether you are a volunteer, staff member, board director, partner organization, or decision-maker, this conference is designed to support your work and amplify your impact.

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What to expect

The 2026 ORCBC Conference will feature:

Inspiring keynote speakers
Interactive panels and workshops
Community conversations and peer learning
Networking opportunities with practitioners and decision-makers
Place-based and field-focused learning opportunities

A detailed program and speaker lineup will be shared closer to the conference date.

Who should attend

The conference is open to anyone interested in outdoor recreation and community development, including:

Outdoor recreation and stewardship organizations
Volunteers and volunteer leaders
Indigenous communities and partners
Local governments and provincial agencies
Land managers and planners
Funders, researchers, and allied sectors

Both ORCBC members and non-members are welcome.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 ORCBC Conference is now open.

Early-bird pricing is available for a limited time, with discounted rates for ORCBC members. Registration provides access to all conference sessions and activities outlined in the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

- Payment is required at the time of registration. Credit card payments are accepted through the registration platform.
- To pay by e-transfer, please contact info@orcbc.ca.
- All tickets are non-refundable.
- Registrations may be transferred to another attendee for a $25 administration fee, plus any ticket price difference if applicable.
- To request a transfer, please contact info@orcbc.ca with the new attendee’s name, email address, and organization.
- If the conference is cancelled by the organizer, registrants will receive a full refund of registration fees or may choose to apply their registration as a credit toward a future ORCBC event.
- ORCBC is not responsible for travel, accommodation, or other costs incurred by attendees.
Yes. By attending the conference, participants consent to being photographed or recorded for event documentation and promotional purposes.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the organizer in advance.
- Full conference tickets include all meals and refreshments from the evening of May 20 to the afternoon of May 22, 2026.
- Special dietary requirements must be submitted during registration or no later than May 2, 2026. While we will do our best to accommodate late requests, availability cannot be guaranteed.
ORCBC is committed to hosting an accessible and inclusive conference. Please contact us by May 1, 2026 with any accessibility needs or accommodation requests so we can do our best to accommodate them.
Full conference registration includes access to all conference sessions, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. Details about meals, field trips, and special events are outlined above and will be shared closer to the conference.
If cost is a barrier to participation, please contact us at info@orcbc.ca to discuss potential bursary options. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you have questions about the conference or registration, please contact us at info@orcbc.ca

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