Outdoors and Recreation

Construction is underway on Chilliwack’s new pump track, seen here on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 beside the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. city set to become home of the largest pump track facility in North America

Custom designed pump track with crossover tunnel will be geared to riders of all abilities

 

Mosaic and the province have come to an agreement that will see 15 small lakes on Vancouver Island stocked with fish this year. (File photo)

Mosaic, province come to agreement to stock 3 small Cowichan lakes with fish

Province and Mosaic are increasing local angling opportunities on 15 popular fishing lakes in 2020

  • Jun 19, 2020

 

The next chapter of your summer adventure begins here

The next chapter of your summer adventure begins here

All the amenities, none of the crowds: Discover Sugar Lake

  • Jun 8, 2020

 

One ruined picnic table at Marble River Campground. (Zoe Ducklow)

North Island recreation camping site closed due to vandalism

Damage happens every year, forcing site manager to reallocate improvement budget to repairs

One ruined picnic table at Marble River Campground. (Zoe Ducklow)
The Cowichan Aquatic Centre is closed for renovations. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen file)

Aquatic Centre renovations starting soon

More space promised for crowded fitness and aquatic areas

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre is closed for renovations. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen file)
Telegraph Cove Resort will open June 1 to self-contained campers only

Telegraph Cove Resort will open June 1 to self-contained campers only

Washrooms, showers and all other amenities will remain closed for now

Telegraph Cove Resort will open June 1 to self-contained campers only
Discover your dream staycation at this hidden gem!

Discover your dream staycation at this hidden gem!

North Okanagan’s Sugar Lake offers four seasons of memory-making opportunities

  • May 18, 2020
Discover your dream staycation at this hidden gem!
Your family staycation could look like this

Your family staycation could look like this

At Sugar Lake, find all your favourite Okanagan amenities, without the crowds!

  • May 4, 2020
Your family staycation could look like this
Toronto Police Mounted Unit officers patrol a city park in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2020. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it’s going to seek amnesty for all tickets issued for municipal recreational infractions during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Civil Liberties group seeks amnesty for recreational tickets issued during pandemic

The association has received at least 100 public complaints over the past 10 days

Toronto Police Mounted Unit officers patrol a city park in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2020. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it’s going to seek amnesty for all tickets issued for municipal recreational infractions during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Bright Angel park in Cowichan Station. (Citizen file)

CVRD to close some park facilities during COVID-19 crisis

Parks and trails remain open

  • Mar 31, 2020
Bright Angel park in Cowichan Station. (Citizen file)