Trails and Access
The FMCBC works to ensure British Columbia’s hiking and climbing access trails are recognized, protected and maintained. The FMCBC’s Trail committee, as well as its Recreation and Conservation Committees, play an integral role in supporting trails across the province. Our committees work on trail access, trail building and maintenance, advocate for new trail projects, and network with BC Parks and government ministries.
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A Curious Traveler Explores the Vancouver Island Trail
FMCBC Member Club - the Vancouver Island Trail Association - is profiled in this engaging piece on the Vancouver Island Trail. FMCBC Acting President Liz Bicknell is a passionate and comitted executive member of VITA. [...]
FMCBC Update on Planning for Uphill Ski Routes through Blackcomb Resort
As part of the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the Province and Whistler-Blackcomb, Blackcomb is required to provide public access through their controlled recreation area (CRA) for the public to access the Spearhead Range [...]
Day Use Pass Review by BC Parks
Last summer BC Parks introduced a pilot-project to reduce the risk of COVID to park visitors and staff. We wrote a blog post last summer that discussed the issues around the passes. BC Parks [...]
Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review
Introduction BC Parks is asking for public input on a strategy to control the number of hikers that can hike the popular trail in the summer. The Federation is concerned since this is [...]
FMCBC Report on Recent Court Decision: No Public Right to Cross Private Land to Access Recreational Assets
In the recent decision, Douglas Lake Cattle Company v Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club (2021 BCCA 99), the BC Court of Appeal determined that the Douglas Lake Ranch could block the public from crossing [...]