A new survey found that seven out of 10 adult residents in British Columbia have participated in outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing or canoeing, in the past year.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. is using the data to highlight the need for volunteers and governments to maintain and support outdoor infrastructure, such as trails, to keep pace with demand.
“As a province, we must do more to ensure that all British Columbians are able to access meaningful outdoor recreation opportunities, including kids, older adults, and people with disabilities,” Louise Pedersen, executive director of the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. (ORCBC) said in a release.
The survey, which was conducted by Ipsos, found people
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