The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) has awarded $335,000 to 47 community-led projects in B.C. through the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC, supporting volunteers and…
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Partners seek to strengthen outdoor recreation sector
New MOU supports workforce development, applied learning, and sustainable outdoor recreation across province College of the Rockies and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC)…
Elk River on 2026 Most Endangered Rivers List
The Elk River is among the eight B.C. rivers on the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s (ORCBC) 2026 Most Endangered Rivers List. Tying for top…
2026 intake for ORCBC grants begins
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC. Beginning today (December 8), eligible groups…
Huge value in adventure tourism and outdoor rec in B.C.
By Outdoor Recreation Council of BC It was the bikes on cars that convinced Eric Vanderkruk that outdoor recreation was vital to his business. He…
Elk River Clean Up returns September 28
The Elk River Alliance’s annual Elk River Shoreline Cleanup is back this World Rivers Day, Sunday, September 28, and you’re invited to join! In its…
Morrissey boat launch opening celebrated
One of the most loved and utilized river access sites along the Elk River was finally celebrated this past month after many years of hard…
A guidebook to harness power of outdoor recreation
Outdoor Recreation Council of BC launches practical new resource for building resilient rural recreation economies. From Cumberland to Valemount, rural communities in B.C. are harnessing…
Outdoor Recreation Fund grant applications open
Community groups across British Columbia have another opportunity to secure funding for their initiatives as the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) launches the second…
Outdoor Rec Council launches new guide
British Columbia’s outdoor spaces are becoming more inclusive, thanks to a new guide from the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC). Outdoors for All: An…