Your gift protects the places that shape us

Initiatives
Initiatives
- Parks Bank
  Supporting the purchase of private lands important to communities, wildlife, and climate mitigation.
- Healthy by Nature
  Boosting Canadians’ health and learning in conjunction with doctors, health care professionals, and educators across Canada.
- Discover Parks
  Adding outdoor recreational experiences and facilities so that everyone can enjoy parks safely and responsibly.
- BC Conservation Fund
  Supporting the long-term conservation of priority biodiverse landscapes across BC by working together with the Province, First Nations, and many other partners.
- Community Science
  Empowering British Columbians and visitors with accessible tools to contribute to a living picture of the animals, plants and other elements that sustain life.
- PaRx
  PaRx is Canada’s national nature prescription program. From boosting energy and focus to reducing anxiety, time in nature is a powerful prescription for a healthier, happier life.
- Spark Grants
  Providing small grants to community groups to help them cover the real costs of getting outside and into BC's parks.
- Park Enhancement Projects
  Park Enhancement Projects are the behind-the-scenes improvements that help people safely, comfortably, and meaningfully experience BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails.
- 30x30
  Working with First Nations, local communities, and people like you to protect what matters most.
Explore all of our initiatives and join us in areas most meaningful to you.
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- Become a partner
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- Volunteer
  Give back in nature.
- Places you help to protect
  Explore the stories behind some of these places.
- Careers
  Help shape the future of parks.
There are many ways to help, each offering a unique opportunity to contribute and make a difference.
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Your gift will help enhance and preserve BC's parks long into the future. That means you're doing a beautiful thing for nature, people, and climate resilience across this great province.

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Other ways to donate

Here are other ways you can help enhance BC’s world-class parks system.

Cheque by mail

Make your cheque payable to BC Parks Foundation and mail it to:

#300 - 2288 Manitoba St Vancouver, BC V5Y 4B5.

E-transfer

Send an Interac e-transfer to gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca. Please include a note with your name, contact info, and preferred program or area you'd like your donation to support.

Electronic funds transfer & wire transfers

You can make a direct deposit via EFT by requesting our banking information at gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca. We also accept Canadian and U.S. wire transfers.

Need help?

If you have any questions about how to give or which option is right for you, we’d be happy to assist. Please reach out to Heather Altas, VP Philanthropy, at heather.altas@bcparksfoundation.ca.

Donating stocks & securities

Donating stocks can offer significant tax advantages for capital gains on any increase in share value. You’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for the market value at the time of transfer.

To request a Securities Donation Form, you can use the form below, or contact Kaela McDowell, Director, Individual and Corporate Giving, at kaela.mcdowell@bcparksfoundation.ca or 604-343-3975.

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Donating via legacy plans

Including a gift to BC Parks Foundation in your will is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. To discuss leaving BC Parks Foundation a gift in your will, please contact kaela.mcdowell@bcparksfoundation.ca or call 604-343-3975. We encourage you to consult a legal advisor to ensure your wishes are properly documented.

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Donating land

Donating real estate or gifts of land is an efficient way to give charitably. Please contact us if you would like to discuss donating real estate. You can use the form below, or contact Kaela McDowell, Director, Individual and Corporate Giving, at kaela.mcdowell@bcparksfoundation.ca or 604-343-3975.

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Donate via charitable partners

You can also give through platforms like PayPal Giving, Canada Helps, Benevity, Donate a Car or for donors in the US that wish to receive a tax receipt, visit our profile with American Friends of Canadian Conservation.

You can use the form below, or contact Kaela McDowell, Director, Individual and Corporate Giving, at kaela.mcdowell@bcparksfoundation.ca or 604-343-3975.

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