Guidelines

Can Albertans camp in BC parks?

Can Albertans camp in BC parks?

Campfire ban in effect across B.C. As of July 8, anyone can make a reservation at campsite at a B.C. park for any dates. All visitors are required to abide by provincial health restrictions.

Which BC campgrounds are serviced?

BC Parks now has electrical hook-ups in some campgrounds, including:

  • Alice Lake Provincial Park.
  • Bear Creek Provincial Park.
  • Juniper Beach Provincial Park.
  • Kekuli Bay Provincial Park.
  • Kikomun Creek Provincial Park.

Who Discovered BC?

Subsequently, European explorer-merchants from the east started to discover British Columbia. Three figures dominate the early history of mainland British Columbia: Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Simon Fraser, and David Thompson.

When can you book BC provincials?

Reservations can be made two months in advance of a desired arrival date for frontcountry campsites and one year in advance for group sites and picnic shelters. Reservable dates vary by campground, but many come into effect starting mid-May.

Why did BC join Canada?

When the Dominion of Canada was created in 1867, British Columbians debated joining the new country. Entering Confederation would help BC take on debt to pay for the building of roads and other infrastructure. It would also provide a measure of security and ensure the continuation of the British nature of the colony.

Is camping in BC allowed?

BC Parks is returning to normal occupancy limits for group campsites. See updated occupancy limits for groupsites. Those with groupsite reservations arriving from July 1st onward are welcome to bring more guests.

Where are the provincial parks in British Columbia?

BC Parks now has electrical hook-ups in some campgrounds, including: Alice Lake Provincial Park. Bear Creek Provincial Park. Juniper Beach Provincial Park. Kekuli Bay Provincial Park. Kikomun Creek Provincial Park. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Lakelse Lake Provincial Park.

How to book a groupite at BC Parks?

Find out when you can book at each park at bcparks.ca/operating dates/. Policy information can be found at bcparks.ca/covid-19/camping-2021 . The opening of groupsite reservations for 2022 has been postponed until further notice due to the evolving nature of COVID-19. BC Parks will provide advance notice before reservations become available.

When do BC Parks close for the season?

For the health and safety of BC Parks visitors, employees, park contractors, volunteers and partners, all services and facilities (including camping) in provincial parks are closed until at least May 31, 2020. Full refunds will automatically be provided for reservations with arrival dates from March 20th to May 31st, inclusive.

When do reservations need to be made for BC Parks?

Reservations can be made starting March 8 at 7 am PT for arrival dates up to May 8, and can be booked up to two months in advance from there on. Find out when you can book at each park at bcparks.ca/operating dates/. Policy information for 2021 can be found at bcparks.ca/covid-19/camping-2021.