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- 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.
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Welcome

These places are conserved by people like you who love being outdoors and want to help care for them.

You can make a difference by:

• Packing out all litter
• Staying on trails
• Following permitted and prohibited uses
• Leaving all plants and materials in their place
• Reporting any issues
• Donating or volunteering to support conservation

For information on individual BC Parks Foundation lands, contact land@bcparksfoundation.ca.

Permitted activities

All BC Parks Foundation lands where recreational public access is permitted, Recreational Trails are currently UNMAINTAINED and USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Only low-impact recreation is permitted on BC Parks Foundation conservation lands, such as:

Hiking or walking
Nature watching
Day use only

Certain properties also allow additional activities, such as: On-leash dog walking (note, there are no waste disposal facilities on most properties. Pack out what you pack in!), cycling/mountain biking, sea kayaking.

Please follow posted signage.

Prohibited activities

The following activities have a high likelihood of damaging surrounding habitats and/or disturbing sensitive species and are prohibited:

No motorized vehicle use
Motorized vehicles can cause soil compaction, erosion, noise disturbance, the spread of invasive species, and accidental wildlife mortality. Restricting these vehicles helps preserve trail conditions, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
No campfires and smoking
Open flames (and smouldering ash) pose a significant wildfire risk in a variety of ecosystems and can lead to long-term soil damage, vegetation mortality, and increased risks to local communities. This restriction helps prevent human-caused fires.
No camping and overnight use
Overnight stays can lead to habitat disturbance, waste accumulation, and wildlife conflicts. Day-use only helps limit ecological impact.
No off-leash dogs
Free-roaming dogs can disturb wildlife, trample vegetation, and impact other users’ experiences. Keeping dogs leashed ensures safety for both pets and wildlife.
No leaving dog waste
Dog waste introduces excess nutrients and pathogens into sensitive environments. Visitors must pack out all pet waste to maintain water quality and ecosystem health.
No hunting
The discharge of firearms and pursuit of wildlife can cause significant stress and displacement of sensitive species and can pose significant safety risks to other visitors. Any hunting activity on private land, regardless of local bylaws, requires explicit permission from the landowner.