As we continue highlighting Tourism Week and BC moves further into the next phases of reopening, let’s take a wade into the waters around us and go fishing. Remember, like all activities for the initial phases of the BC Restart, BC Fishing Guidelines recommend you to stay safe, stay local. In freshwater alone, British Columbia…
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Show #BCTourismMatters, Check Out Activities Reopening
As we continue Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, to highlight why #BCTourismMatters, especially in the Covid-19 era let’s take a look at what else is opening to help get the BC tourism industry back on its feet. Many of our destinations and attractions remain closed but slowly activities, many of them outdoor, are…
Tourism Week 2020 Shows #BCTourismMatters As BC Reopens.
Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, is normally a celebration of tourism and a way for the $20+ billion BC industry to kick off the upcoming season whilst showing that #BCTourismMatters, but Tourism Week in the Covid-19 era is anything but normal. With local and international travel restrictions to be upon us for the…
Get a Taste of the PNE : Mini Donut Edition
Many of us are lamenting the cancellation of this summer’s Pacific National Exhibition due to COVID-19 restrictions. While the Fair wasn’t due to open until August 22nd the impact of the cancellation is already being felt across BC. Many of us have fond memories of the Fair’s nightly concerts, SuperDogs, the Wooden Coaster, baby pig races…
Royal BC Museum Wants Your Stories
The Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) and provincial archive is responsible for collecting and documenting the history of British Columbia, even as it’s happening. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of almost everyone in BC, disrupting daily routines, changed personal interactions and relationships, plus unexpected shifts in community life. During these uniquely uncharted times, the…
Get Out! BC Parks Reopen
The much anticipated reopening of BC Parks is underway! After more than a month of closures, the majority of provincial parks and protected areas and marine parks have now reopened. This allows people across the province to have more access to safe outdoor recreation opportunities, while remembering to follow the guidelines of Dr Henry, the…
Get shopping at Vancouver Farmers Market
For 25 years, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) has been supporting small farmers, producers, artisans by bringing them together with local communities. As this year’s summer market season begins, COVID-19 precautions have created challenges for Vancouver Farmers Markets but they have adapted to bring fresh, farm produce to local shoppers. In keeping with the public health…