COVID-19 Update • MB Guiding

Last updated: 2020-07-30

We Are Open For Business

The health and safety of our clients and communities is a top priority. Guided trips and workshops will run a little differently for the rest of 2020 and into 2021. We have implemented our new Operational Guidelines and Safety Plan for COVID-19. Please read our updated FAQ and Terms, and feel free to ask any questions before booking. We look forward to sharing adventures with you soon!

For Questions & Assistance

For the quickest response, please email [email protected]. We will get back to you as quickly as possible and we appreciate your patience during this busy time.

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Phase 3 – BC’s Restart Plan

Updated July 29, 2020

What’s Happening in Phase 3

People can take part in smart, safe and respectful travel within B.C. Remember, international travellers returning to B.C. are required by law to self-isolate for 14 days and complete a self-isolation plan.

The BC Restart Plan takes a phased approach to reopening. This allows sectors and activities within the phases to open when the evidence and data tells us the time is right, and as protocols and guidance are in place for them to do so safely.

BC Parks campground and backcountry camping reservations opened for B.C. residents on June 1, 2020.

BC Parks overnight camping

What to Expect

The 2020 season booking window has been reduced to two months in advance of an arrival date, on a rolling window
Preferential access to camping will be given to B.C. residents
Non-B.C. residents with existing reservations should request a refund. Any reservations made by non-B.C. residents after May 25, 2020 will be cancelled without refund
Not all parks and campgrounds are open. Check the BC Parks website for closures

Reference: Phase 3 – BC’s Restart Plan

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your visit to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Updated July 20, 2020

The health and safety of Canadians, visitors and Parks Canada team members is our top priority. We are only opening places and activities where risks can be managed, according to the advice of public health experts. For your safety, at all times, avoid all places, green spaces, day use areas and trails that are closed.

Important information about your visit to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Parks Canada is pleased to begin a gradual re-opening of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve so nearby visitors can enjoy the beauty of this protected area in a safe and responsible way.

The resumption of services will take time and be incremental in nature to ensure the health and safety of Canadians, visitors and Parks Canada staff.

Please check below for specific information on what is open and what is closed in the Long Beach Unit, Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail.

We look forward to gradually and safely welcoming you back to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Please check back regularly to find out what is open, what is closed, and how to be safe when you visit.

What’s closed (updated July 20, 2020)

West Coast Trail including Keeha, Tapaltos, Cape Beale and Nitinaht Triangle:

The West Coast Trail remains closed for the 2020 season. This closure extends to camping at Keeha Beach, Tapaltos, all other locations in the Cape Beale region and the Nitinaht Triangle.

Reference: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your visit to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

BC Parks Response to COVID-19

Updated June 1, 2020

Re-Opening of Campgrounds

Our park operators and staff have been preparing for visitors and are ready to welcome you back for your next camping trip. As of June 1, many campgrounds across the province have re-opened for the 2020 camping season, with more campgrounds to open in the weeks to come.

We are kicking off this new camping season with new protocols and safety measures in place. Take a look at the BC Parks Guide to Camping During Covid-19 to get a better idea of what to expect when you arrive at the campground. The guide outlines how to prepare, set up, and stay safe, as we all learn to navigate this new camping experience.

Additional campsite availability is being added to the Discover Camping reservation system each day, with booking available for arrival dates two months in advance on a rolling window. As you plan out your summer, remember to stay local and camp close to home. To support staying local this summer, BC Parks has limited camping to BC residents only – this includes both reservable sites and first-come, first-served sites. Non-BC residents with existing reservations should call the call centre to cancel for a full refund by June 30. After June 30, regular cancellation penalties will apply.

Please note the ongoing closures of some BC Parks campgrounds and facilities. In the interest of safety, many of our higher use parks and park facilities that regularly experience high visitation, overcrowding, and make physical distancing challenging, will remain closed for now. But rest assured, we will continue to re-open parks, campgrounds, and facilities as safety permits, and as we navigate this unprecedented situation. Check Parks Affected by COVID-19 for more park-specific information.

We appreciate your ongoing cooperation as we work to keep our staff, park operators, and visitors safe. Together we can stay safe and keep our parks open.

Stay safe, have fun, and happy camping!

Reference: BC Parks Response to COVID-19