BC Parks Foundation
Help Protect Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound
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Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for the BC Parks Foundation. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to the BC Parks Foundation through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for the BC Parks Foundation to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, Canada Helps will send you a tax receipt and remit proceeds to BC Parks Foundation to be put to good use. Please click here to donate a vehicle.
Note that Canada Revenue Agency doesn’t allow charitable gift receipts for services.
Including a charitable gift to the BC Parks Foundation in your will is a great way to leave a legacy for generations to come. Following are different types of property that you may wish to include.
For your consideration, sample wording for your will could include the following. To make sure your gift is fulfilled, we encourage you to speak with a legal advisor when creating or modifying your will.
Funds
“I direct my executor to pay $____ to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, it being my hope that it will be applied by the BC Parks Foundation to support the work of the BC Parks Foundation.”
Real Estate
I give the following property to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, for its sole purposes, whether to sell and to use the net proceeds of sale to supports its endeavours or to keep and maintain the property as a park:
- property identification number
- legal description
- street address (if any)
- (“the Real Estate”).
My Executor is directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the transfer of title to the Real Property to the BC Parks Foundation as soon as reasonably possible following my death and in any event with all expenses associated with the transfer of title of the Real Property to be borne by my Estate.
Securities/Stocks
"I wish to make a gift to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, as follows:
(i) select from publicly traded securities that I own, if any, at the date of my death, securities (the “Gift Shares”) that collectively have a total fair market value as of the date of my death of not more than $____ (the “Donation Amount”) and transfer the Gift Shares to the BC Parks Foundation;
(ii) if the value of the Gift Shares is less than the Donation Amount, pay the BC Parks Foundation an amount equal to the difference between the Donation Amount and the value of the Gift Shares; and
(iii) it is my hope that the Donation Amount will be applied by the BC Parks Foundation to support the work of the BC Parks Foundation."
Bequest of Residue (BC Parks Foundation is given all or a portion of what remains of the estate after debts, taxes, expenses, and specific bequests are paid).
“I give to BC Parks Foundation all (or some portion which may be described in terms of a share or a percentage) of the residue of my estate.”
Please contact us if you would like to discuss including a legacy gift, real estate, or securities in your will. Email gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca, or call 604-343-3975.
BC Parks Foundation is a registered non-profit organization and all gifts over $20 are eligible for a tax credit. Charitable registration number: 731307492RR0001
Please note, we do not accept Visa debit, Mastercard debit, or Discover card.
Other ways you can help enhance BC’s world-class parks system
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You have a rare opportunity to protect 100 acres (40.5 hectares) in Desolation Sound—one of British Columbia’s most dramatic and world-renowned marine areas.
The property includes green forests reaching down to almost 1 kilometre of shoreline. It borders Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park and faces the East Redonda Island Ecological Reserve, meaning its protection will directly strengthen an existing network of conservation lands.
We’ve secured an agreement to purchase this property in Prideaux Haven for $2.5 million. The Wilson 5 Foundation has generously agreed to match every gift—leaving $1.25 million to raise by September 29th, 2025.
100% of your gift will make sure this piece of our natural heritage is protected forever.
About Prideaux Haven and Desolation Sound
Prideaux Haven is one of the most cherished places in Desolation Sound. Visitors from around the world come to paddle, sail, and marvel at the rich sea life and dramatic views.
The area also provides critical nesting habitat for the marbled murrelet, a small seabird that flies inland to lay its eggs high in old-growth coastal trees. Offshore, lush eelgrass beds ripple beneath the tide. These underwater meadows shelter young fish, feed waterfowl, and store blue carbon, which helps slow climate change.
“This is one of those iconic places that people assume must already be protected,” says Andy Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation. “But it’s not. Right next door, logging is happening, and there is a competing offer for development or forestry on this property. With your support, we have a real chance to keep this area beautiful.”
This protection effort is supported by the Tla’amin Nation, on whose traditional territories Prideaux Haven lies.
Join the Effort
Your gift—no matter the size—brings us closer to securing this rare jewel of Desolation Sound. Every dollar will be matched and will go directly toward the purchase and permanent protection of this property in Prideaux Haven.
Remaining Goal: $1.25 million
Total Project Cost: $2.5 million
Please give today and share this campaign with the people in your lives who are invested in keeping BC beautiful. Together, we can ensure this extraordinary site is protected forever!
“B.C.'s parks are magnificent places where we can leave the noise and hurry of life behind and be renewed. They are where we experience what is truly beautiful and where we can cultivate wellbeing, resilience and vitality.
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