Camping

Joffre Lakes Park is set to reopen to the public on Sept. 19, following a closure by two First Nations. (Black Press Media files)

B.C., First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park to public

Park to reopen on Sept. 19, but close for the day on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 

Kash Bakker, just 3-years-old was killed when a tree fell on him at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park campground on July 29. (GoFundMe page)

Fundraiser launched for family of toddler killed at Okanagan campground

A 3-year-old boy was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake provincial park

 

A black bear created havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Park officials confirm the bear has left the area. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

French Beach Provincial Park reopens after marauding bear forces closure

Park officials confirm bear has left the area after pawng tents and vehicles

 

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

Bear encounter forces closure of French Beach and campsites

Black bear wanders into campsites, tearing tents and entering vehicle

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

Bear rips through tent, breaks into vehicle, closing B.C. campground

Black bear wanders into French Beach Provincial Park campsite west of Sooke

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
The 13 longhouse-style cabins, inspired by the traditional longhouses of the Tla-o-qui-aht people, were built from cedar harvested from the grounds. Photo courtesy Tinwis Resort

New Indigenous-owned campground opens near Tofino

Cultural integrity, environmental sustainability unite at new RV resort, steps from the beach

  • Jul 10, 2023
The 13 longhouse-style cabins, inspired by the traditional longhouses of the Tla-o-qui-aht people, were built from cedar harvested from the grounds. Photo courtesy Tinwis Resort
FILE - The view of Mount Rushmore located just a few miles away from Under Canvas Mount Rushmore tent cabins near Keystone, S.D. More than 10.5 million North American households took a glamping trip in 2022, up from 9.6 million in 2021. (Jim Holland/Rapid City Journal via AP, File)

More travelers get cozy with glamping, even amid high costs

As camping demand fades, people looking to its less-rustic cousin

FILE - The view of Mount Rushmore located just a few miles away from Under Canvas Mount Rushmore tent cabins near Keystone, S.D. More than 10.5 million North American households took a glamping trip in 2022, up from 9.6 million in 2021. (Jim Holland/Rapid City Journal via AP, File)
Camp Phoenix returns to Sooke this summer. The program is for young people who may not have access to summer camp due to financial or social constraints. (Oksana Shufrych - Shutterstock)

Camp Phoenix seeks campers for outdoor adventures in Sooke

Program is for young people who may not have access to summer camp due to financial constraints

Camp Phoenix returns to Sooke this summer. The program is for young people who may not have access to summer camp due to financial or social constraints. (Oksana Shufrych - Shutterstock)
For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

QUIZ: Are you ready for a summer camping trip?

The start of summer is a time for all forms of camping

For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)

39 new campsites to explore at McDonald Creek Park near Nakusp

The new campsites will be available at the park for the 2023 camping season

British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)
Campfire. (Phil McLachlan/ Black Press file photo)

Campfire ban lifted for Kamloops Fire Centre

BC Wildfire made the annoucement June 15

Campfire. (Phil McLachlan/ Black Press file photo)
Erin Boggs is the fourth generation of the Robinson family to own and operate Robinson’s Outdoor Store since its founding in 1929. She and co-owner Matt King faced several challenges over the five-year transition, but in the first year of full ownership, the store is doing well. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Business booming after fourth generation’s first year running almost 100-year-old Victoria store

Erin Boggs took over Robinsons Outdoor Store in 2022, navigating the pandemic while in transition

Erin Boggs is the fourth generation of the Robinson family to own and operate Robinson’s Outdoor Store since its founding in 1929. She and co-owner Matt King faced several challenges over the five-year transition, but in the first year of full ownership, the store is doing well. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
A hiker makes his way along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Trail users can enjoy enhanced camping facilities with the addition of 50 new elevated tent platforms at five backcountry campgrounds. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Improved camping facilities added to Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

50 new tent platforms installed

A hiker makes his way along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Trail users can enjoy enhanced camping facilities with the addition of 50 new elevated tent platforms at five backcountry campgrounds. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
A hiker pauses on Chairback Mountain overlooking Long Pond on the 100-Mile Wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail north of Monson, Maine, in this September 2004 file photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Robert F. Bukaty)

Hotline helps Canadian camping newbs with the scoop on poop and other questions

Those with non-emergent camping conundrums can call 1-844-SCOUT101 or go online to plan ahead

A hiker pauses on Chairback Mountain overlooking Long Pond on the 100-Mile Wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail north of Monson, Maine, in this September 2004 file photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Robert F. Bukaty)
Mandy Farmer takes the wheel of Hotel Zed’s new retro ride aka The Shaggin’ Wagon. (Submitted photo)

Cheeky ’70s themed ‘Shaggin’ Wagon’ pops up in Tofino ahead of Valentine’s Day

Mandy Farmer has a soft spot for vintage vehicles. Her latest score,…

Mandy Farmer takes the wheel of Hotel Zed’s new retro ride aka The Shaggin’ Wagon. (Submitted photo)
B.C.’s first round of campsite reservations opened at 7 a.m. on Jan. 3. People can book four months ahead of their arrival date. (Credit: Pixabay/ chulmin1700)

Grab your weenie-roasting sticks, BC Parks’ campsite reservations are up for grabs

First round of camping reservations opened at 7 a.m. Jan. 3

B.C.’s first round of campsite reservations opened at 7 a.m. on Jan. 3. People can book four months ahead of their arrival date. (Credit: Pixabay/ chulmin1700)
Over 317,000 reservations were made on the new BC Parks reservation service for the 2022 season. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

BC Parks’ camping reservations opening soon

Campsites can be booked four months before the scheduled arrival date

Over 317,000 reservations were made on the new BC Parks reservation service for the 2022 season. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
View Royal Park is set to become the only place in town where restricted overnight camping by unhoused people will be allowed under an amended parks bylaw, which has been tabled until the new year over a restriction which if adopted as written would effectively ban camping even in View Royal Park. (Courtesy Town of View Royal)

View Royal postpones overnight camping bylaw until new year

The town is amending its parks bylaw to restrict overnight camping to one park with conditions

View Royal Park is set to become the only place in town where restricted overnight camping by unhoused people will be allowed under an amended parks bylaw, which has been tabled until the new year over a restriction which if adopted as written would effectively ban camping even in View Royal Park. (Courtesy Town of View Royal)
A rendering of the campground at Buddy Bay. Photo supplied by ICET

New campground off northern Vancouver Island expected to be a big ecotourism draw

Buddy Bay campground in the Broughton Archipelago a short walk from Gwa’yas’dums village

A rendering of the campground at Buddy Bay. Photo supplied by ICET
Kootenay B.C. campsite with campers and tent (Scouts Canada photo).

B.C. campsites tops list of desirable spots for most epic outdoor adventures

Scouters accounted for the views, proximity to water, activity options and more

Kootenay B.C. campsite with campers and tent (Scouts Canada photo).