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See Alberta’s parks through an Indigenous lens

July 30, 2022 //  by The Canadian Press

By Ryan Clarke, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The Indigenous Tourism Association of …

See Alberta’s parks through an Indigenous lensRead More

Category: TravelTag: Canada, Indigenous Tourism, Parks, Parks Canada, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do, WCT Intro

Cariboo hospitality makes for a welcome long-weekend adventure

July 9, 2022 //  by Jennifer Blyth

An extended long-weekend jaunt to the Cariboo isn’t always top of mind for those in southwestern British Columbia, …

Cariboo hospitality makes for a welcome long-weekend adventureRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Cariboo, Heritage, Parks Canada, Quesnel, Things to do, WCT Intro

Hikers beware: Avalanche hazards persist in mountain national parks

May 28, 2022 //  by Claire Palmer

Hikers looking to explore the mountain national parks are going to have to take caution this spring, as an above-average …

Hikers beware: Avalanche hazards persist in mountain national parksRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Banff, Hiking, Parks Canada

Edmonton’s River Valley moves closer to becoming an urban national park

March 27, 2022 //  by The Canadian Press

By Jacob Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, ALBERTA NATIVE NEWS The Government of Canada is working …

Edmonton’s River Valley moves closer to becoming an urban national parkRead More

Category: TravelTag: Canada, Edmonton, Parks, Parks Canada, Places to Visit in Alberta

Climate change forces removal of historic Abbot Pass hut in Yoho National Park

February 27, 2022 //  by Claire Palmer

Parks Canada announced it will remove the historic Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin, which overlooks Lake O’Hara in Yoho …

Climate change forces removal of historic Abbot Pass hut in Yoho National ParkRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Hiking, Parks Canada, Rocky Mountains

B.C. patients can now get a prescription for a Parks Canada Discovery Pass

February 4, 2022 //  by Cole Schisler

A new program from the BC Parks Foundation will help treat medical issues by giving patients a prescription to …

B.C. patients can now get a prescription for a Parks Canada Discovery PassRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Hiking, Nature, Parks Canada

Camping reservations open for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

January 21, 2022 //  by Nora O'Malley

Reservations for overnight adventures in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are now open. Online bookings for …

Camping reservations open for Pacific Rim National Park ReserveRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Canada, Pacific Rim National Park, Parks Canada, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Tofino,, Ucluelet

Permits open for the Yukon’s Tombstone backcountry and Kluane glamping

January 17, 2022 //  by Haley Ritchie

Backcountry camping permits for territorial parks opened on Jan. 5, while reservations for Kluane National Park are set …

Permits open for the Yukon’s Tombstone backcountry and Kluane glampingRead More

Category: TravelTag: Camping, Canada, Family activities, Parks Canada, Things to do, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro

Star light, Star bright: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park certified as International Dark Sky Park

August 18, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Almost every child has wished upon a star or gazed up at those far-off lights dotted about the night sky and wondered. …

Star light, Star bright: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park certified as International Dark Sky ParkRead More

Category: TravelTag: Environment, Parks Canada, Stargazing, Travel

VIDEO: Parks Canada partially opens multi-use pathway ʔapsčiik t̓ašii in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

June 25, 2021 //  by Nora O'Malley

On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Parks Canada officially opened a portion of the new 25-kilometre multi-use …

VIDEO: Parks Canada partially opens multi-use pathway ʔapsčiik t̓ašii in the Pacific Rim National Park ReserveRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Indigenous Tourism, Pacific Rim National Park, Parks Canada, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Minister asks Canadians to camp carefully in national parks as season starts

June 1, 2021 //  by The Canadian Press

Canada’s environment minister has one main bit of advice as the country’s second COVID-19 summer is about to …

Minister asks Canadians to camp carefully in national parks as season startsRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Canada, Parks Canada, Places to Visit in Alberta

Campground near Sidney renamed to recognize First Nations

May 10, 2021 //  by Wolf Depner

A small ceremony held Tuesday renamed a southern Vancouver Island campground in a move recognizing Indigenous culture …

Campground near Sidney renamed to recognize First NationsRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Canada, Indigenous Tourism, Parks Canada, Sidney, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

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