Visitors to B.C. Parks and forestry recreation sites have another reason to celebrate Canada害羞草研究所檚 Parks Day July 21, with the addition of 431 new campsites throughout the province.

害羞草研究所淧eople are passionate about spending time in our beautiful provincial parks, and that has increased demand for camping opportunities,害羞草研究所� said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. 害羞草研究所淭he additional campsites, combined with upgrades to existing facilities, will improve the overall experience of B.C.害羞草研究所檚 natural beauty and provide a range of camping opportunities for everyone to enjoy.害羞草研究所�

Ranging from backcountry to group camping, the new campsites are a mix of BC Parks and forestry recreation sites in areas with the highest demand: the Kootenay Rockies, Thompson Okanagan, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

害羞草研究所淲ith the expansion, there are now 11,000 camping spaces at 1,100 recreation sites around the province, for those who enjoy a more rustic experience,害羞草研究所� said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

Additional campsites include 57 for Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, 21 for Bear Creek near West Kelowna, Kettle River group site (near Rock Creek), which is now capable of accommodating more than 80 people, and Kettle River group site (near Rock Creek), which is now capable of accommodating more than 80 people.

Another 256 campsites have been added to the following recreation sites: 15 for Carnes Creek near Revelstoke and 34 at Island Lake near Winfield.

Along with the additional campsites, existing facilities and infrastructure have been upgraded or added in many campgrounds. This includes roads, water taps, power, dishwashing stations, accessible toilets and a new playground has been installed at Shuswap Lake.

Most of the new campsites in BC Parks are either on the Discover Camping Reservation Service, or will be for the 2019 camping season. Camping for recreation sites is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations can be made online: https://secure.camis.com/DiscoverCamping/Home.aspx.

害羞草研究所淭he expanded mix of BC Parks and forestry recreation site campsites is very welcome news,害羞草研究所� said Joss Penny, chair, Camping and RVing BC Coalition. 害羞草研究所淢ore than two million campers from B.C., Alberta and Washington are expected to camp or RV in British Columbia in the next two years.害羞草研究所�

In addition, the BC Parks Foundation will launch the Healthy By Nature initiative, where 100 health-care providers will lead walks in 100 parks throughout B.C. to highlight the health benefits of spending time in nature. To register for a walk near you, visit: healthybynature.ca

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