(Note: Campground pictured is McLure's Pinegrove campground)

By Dylana Milobar

CANADA PARKS DAY

Canada Parks Day marked by visitor improvements at two BC Parks

Jul 20, 2019 | 7:13 AM

CULTUS LAKE, B.C — Alongside Canada Parks Day, a number of visitor improvements have come to two of BC’s Provincial Parks.

In a release, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy says 25 new cabins have been added to Cultus Lake Provincial Park, with 22 electric sites and electric vehicle charging stations added to Mount Robson Provincial Park.

“Our parks are important for bringing families and communities together, improving our health and well-being, and protecting critical habitat for various species,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “The new cabins provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a night at Cultus Lake, and the EV charging stations at Mount Robson make clean transportation more accessible for the growing number of British Columbians taking advantage of CleanBC initiatives.”

Volunteers from GW Graham Middle school and the Canadian Armed Forces constructed the 200 square-foot cabins, which can host up to five people for $90 per night.

Located at the Maple Bay Campground, the cabins include a covered patio, picnic table and stainless-steel cooking surface.

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Meantime, the 22 electric sites recently added to the Robson River Campground makes Mount Robson the first provincial park in northeast B.C. to offer hook ups.

The cabins and electric sites can be reserved online and are part of the 2019 campground expansions around the province.

Parks Day occurs annually on the third Saturday of July, and recognizes how important parks are for keeping ecosystems healthy, and boosting the well-being of the people who use them.

More than 20 parks across B.C. are hosting events on Parks Day.

For a full list, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/parksday/

For more information about the new cabins at Cultus Lake Provincial Park, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cultus_lk/

For more information about Mount Robson Provincial Park, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_robson/

For more information about BC Parks, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/