A new BC Resource Road Access Survey is gathering local knowledge about the roads and road systems people use to reach trails, lakes, rivers, cabins, campsites, riding areas, backcountry areas and other recreation destinations. Much of BC’s backcountry is reached by resource roads. These roads were built mainly for forestry and other resource industries, but they also provide important access to trails, lakes, rivers, cabins, recreation sites, [...]

Mount Seymour Resort has unveiled a proposal to evolve from a local ski hill into a “premier mountain resort destination in Metro Vancouver”. The plan would more than triple skiable terrain, add year-around attractions (e.g. via ferrata, skywalk & suspension bridge, zip lines, gondola & more) and overnight accommodation. This development would expand the resort’s Controlled Recreation Area and have a significant impact on hikers, snowshoers and backcountry [...]