A day-use pass system will be in place starting Monday for the Berg Lake trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park as part of a pilot program to reopen the busier sections of B.C.'s parks.
The passes will be available on the Discover Camping website and will be released daily at 6 a.m. for same-day bookings.
The program also covers Stawamus Chief, Cypress, Mount Seymour, Garibaldi and Golden Ears parks.
Backcountry campers with camping permits are not required to reserve a day-use pass, but should carry proof of their camping permit if they are using one of the select trails that require a pass.
Park operator staff will be checking passes upon arrival. Visitors can download the pass onto their mobile device or print it to show at the park.
"With many people staying home this summer, the demand for outdoor recreation continues to surge, putting more pressure on our park system," said Bruce Passmore, executive director, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, B.C. chapter. "We welcome solutions that will help manage overcrowding in certain areas and strengthen our opportunity to protect vital ecosystems."
Further details about the passes required in each park, along with detailed information about BC Parks response to COVID-19 and which parks remain closed, can be found at www.bcparks.ca
