The vast majority occur in the East Kootenays and Sea to Sky regions. More than 30% of those incidents are for snowmobilers, backcountry skiiers, hikers and snowshoers. search and rescue volunteers respond to approximately 1,900 incidents. “Our most popular parks are seeing more visitors than ever, and investing in our parks ensures they are cared for and inclusive for everyone to enjoy.”Īs part of the winter vehicle pass pilot program, BC Parks is partnering with the BC Parks Foundation’s Discover Parks Program to have ambassadors welcome people to Mount Seymour and provide education about safe and responsible recreation.Įvery year, B.C. “We know people care deeply about our provincial parks and want them managed effectively,” said Kelly Greene, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment. Many of the projects will improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

During the next three years, BC Parks is investing $21.5 million to expand and enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation, including new campsites, trails and upgrades to facilities in high demand areas. The free vehicle passes are part of a comprehensive strategy to protect nature and improve managed access to popular provincial parks and trails. Since cellphone service may be unavailable, visitors will need to print or download a copy of the vehicle pass on their mobile device before arriving at the park. (Pacific time), two days prior to arrival, at: bcparks.ca So people can plan ahead, morning or afternoon vehicle passes will be available online at 7 a.m. Visitors with a valid ski hill pass to Mount Seymour Resort do not need a BC Parks pass. 15, 2021, people will be required to have a free vehicle pass to access the upper mountain parking lots (P1 and Lower P5) between 7 a.m. In 2020, more than 1.1 million people visited the park, which is an increase of 20% since 2018, resulting in congested roads, parking lots and facilities.īeginning Dec. Located in North Vancouver, Mount Seymour Provincial Park is among the most popular winter destinations in the province, offering views of Vancouver and facilities for skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and tobogganing. “We encourage people to stay active and safe this winter, and plan their visit to Mount Seymour Park in advance so they can enjoy a safe and less crowded experience.” “Winter is the busiest season for Mount Seymour Park, especially during the holiday break, with downhill skiiers and park visitors sharing limited parking,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. To address the growing surge of people visiting Mount Seymour Provincial Park during the winter, a free vehicle pass pilot program is being implemented to provide a more enjoyable visitor experience. is beautiful, and more people than ever are experiencing its beauty through hiking, snowshoeing and skiing in provincial parks.

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