BC Parks Foundation
Tweedsmuir Park
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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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Donate to Protect Bears in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is a haven for wildlife, particularly for its remarkable bear population. The Atnarko and Bella Coola Valleys offer essential habitat for these magnificent creatures, continuing a tradition that has existed for thousands of years.
A Unique Ecosystem
From May to October, grizzly bears gather along the Dean, Atnarko, and Bella Coola Rivers. As salmon return to spawn each fall, Bella Coola and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park become home to one of the world's most significant concentrations of grizzly bears.
Your contribution makes a difference. Every donation directly supports the bear viewing program and conservation efforts in Tweedsmuir Park.
The Impact of Your Support
- Cultural Heritage and Education
- Funds the interpretative program with the Nuxalk Nation at Belarko.
- Provides on-site staff during prime bear viewing seasons.
- Offers insights based on Indigenous knowledge and scientific research.
- Wildlife Conservation
- Enhances the welfare of bears in the Bella Coola area and Tweedsmuir Park.
- Implements safety measures for both bears and visitors.
- Supports ongoing conservation studies.
A Collaborative Effort
This initiative is in partnership with the Nuxalk Nation, honouring the land's rich history and the communities that have long called it home.
In collaboration with the Nuxalk Nation
Donate today!
Enjoy Now, Protect Forever
Your donation is an investment in the future of these incredible animals and their habitat. Together, we can ensure that future generations will continue to witness the awe-inspiring sight of bears in their natural environment.
Ways to Contribute
Online:
Use the donation form above.
Other options:
We accept cheques, wire transfers, PayPal Giving, and donations of securities.
For more information, contact us at gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca.
BC Parks Foundation is a registered non-profit organization; all donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
“BC's parks are living arks.
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