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, [...]

Update on November 9, 2026: FMCBC is one of the 14 organizations who has co-signed a letter in raising concerns about proposed Ski Resort Development Plans for Mount Seymour, Cypress and Manning provincial parks. We do not believe the current consultation process is adequate for decisions that could shape these parks for the next 60 years. Read the full letter here: Public consultation and long-term planning for Mount Seymour, Cypress [...]

Our group recently rode a 50-kilometre circuit between Nanoose Bay and Coombs on Vancouver Island. A combination of rail trails, greenways, mountain bike routes, and back roads, we enjoyed lunch at the world famous “Goats-on-the-roof” country store by the local market. All-in-all, this was a great spring trip with good weather, but with one exception. The sole rail trail between Coombs and Parksville Stations (that parallels beside the [...]