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When Vancouver beaches are busy, consider cooling off in a river

When Vancouver beaches are busy, consider cooling off in a river

If the Vancouver beach scene is bumming you out this summer, but you still want to cool off in a natural body of water, here’s a tip for your next dip: try a North Shore river.
Rare footage of eagles bathing captured by Vancouver photographer (VIDEO)

Rare footage of eagles bathing captured by Vancouver photographer (VIDEO)

Avid wildlife photographer Christian Sasse has released extremely rare footage of bald eagles bathing in waters across Metro Vancouver.
Here's everything you need to know about chasing waterfalls in B.C. (safely)

Here's everything you need to know about chasing waterfalls in B.C. (safely)

The AdventureSmart program is highlighting tips on how to visit a waterfall safely in B.C. this season.
These two B.C. parks have been given modern upgrades

These two B.C. parks have been given modern upgrades

BC Parks announced July 20 that 25 new cabins were now available at Cultus Lake Provincial Park and 22 sites with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations were open at Mount Robson Provincial Park.
Forests minister says 54 of the province’s largest trees will be protected

Forests minister says 54 of the province’s largest trees will be protected

The B.C. government moved Wednesday to protect 54 of the province’s largest trees in a first step toward a broader old-growth strategy.
This new North Vancouver nature trail highlights sustainability, culture, and Indigenous history

This new North Vancouver nature trail highlights sustainability, culture, and Indigenous history

Since the spring, volunteers have been cutting paths and making connections to create a 1.6-kilometre trek passing through and around the Capilano University campus’s most bucolic spots.
Boundaries drawn for new national park reserve in B.C.'s southern Interior

Boundaries drawn for new national park reserve in B.C.'s southern Interior

A next step in preserving one of Canada's most ecologically diverse regions has been reached between two British Columbia First Nations and the federal and provincial governments.
Port Moody buys property to expand Rocky Point Park

Port Moody buys property to expand Rocky Point Park

The city of Port Moody has bought a one-acre industrial lot on Murray Street for $3.9 million with the goal of eventually expanding Rocky Point Park.
B.C. government buys land to expand Garibaldi and Gladstone provincial parks

B.C. government buys land to expand Garibaldi and Gladstone provincial parks

The provincial government announced Wednesday that it has bought land to extend Garibaldi and Gladstone provincial parks.
Here are all the new safety measures at Joffre Lakes to off-set human impact

Here are all the new safety measures at Joffre Lakes to off-set human impact

With more and more people visiting Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, BC Parks, Lil'wat Nation and N'Quatqua are beginning new measures to off-set the human impact to the area.