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Most campgrounds and rec sites opening in B.C.
The 2020 summer camping season has arrived, giving people in B.C. more opportunities to get outside and connect with nature as most provincial campgrounds and…
COVID-19 regional snapshot as of May 22
NEW updates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic (as of Friday, May 22), as compiled by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). Current Situation in B.C. (as of…
BC Parks open to camping June 1 with local preference
BC Parks is taking a phased approach to re-opening, and as of May 14, many parks have re-opened for day use. The Discover Camping website…
B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates for April 10
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus…
Invermere mayor urges residents and visitors to stay home
Like everywhere, the District Invermere and the rest of the Columbia Valley are being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Local businesses have been forced…
All provincial parks closing in response to pandemic
BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19. Bugaboo Provincial Park west of…
Lussier Hot Springs closed
Because of COVID-19 social distancing requirements, Lussier Hot Springs, in Whiteswan Provincial Park, is closed. “I’ve heard from a number of constituents concerned with the…
James Chabot Beach ownership up for discussion
By Stephanie Stevens Invermere in the summertime for many families, visiting and local, means getting in a little beach time. But while the District of…
New features on Discover Camping reservation system
People booking campsites in BC Parks now have access to additional services and user-friendly features through the new Discover Camping online reservation system. Additional features…