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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | March 1, 1911 |
| Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
| Headquarters | 525 Superior Street Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1T7 48°25′04″N 123°22′17″W / 48.41778°N 123.37139°W |
| Annual budget | $40.6 million (2020)[1] |
| Executive Director responsible |
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| Parent ministry | Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy |
| Website | bcparks |
BC Parks is an agency of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy that manages all of the, as of 2020,[3] 1,035 provincial parks and other conservation and historical properties of various title designations within the province's Parks oversaw of the British Columbia Parks and Protected Areas System. The Lieutenant Governor-in-Council created the agency on March 1, 1911, through the Strathcona Park Act.[4] The agency is charged with a dual role of preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management, while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.[5]
- ^ Ross, Andrea (2020-09-27). "Boosting B.C. Parks budget deserves more thought this election, outdoor enthusiasts say". CBC News. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "BC Government Directory, ENV - Regional Operations". dir.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ Ministry of the Environment. "Summary of the Parks and Protected Areas System". Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Ministry of the Environment. "The History of BC Parks". Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ Ministry of the Environment. "BC Parks Mission and Mandate". Retrieved October 15, 2020.