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The Elders Council provides folks who have helped to create and build BC's world-class parks system with the opportunity to continue to support it when they retire from full-time park work or advocacy.

Elders Council members participate in action-based project work aimed at ensuring the long-term well-being of BC's world-class parks system.

Membership is free!


Recognizing those who pioneered BC's park system

Photo: Sabine JessenIn November 2004 the Elders Council gathered for our inaugural celebration at a luncheon hosted by Her Honour Iona Campagnola, Lieutenant Governor of BC at Government House in Victoria.

That day we honoured the pioneers of BC's parks systems.

See photos and read more about the luncheon

Recognizing those who built BC's park system

The Elders Council for Parks in BC held a gathering in Penticton on May 27-28, 2006 to honour the builders of BC's parks system through the 1960s and 1970s. The Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor of BC and Elders Council patron attended and presented the awardees with rainforest vessels created by artist Jason Marlow.

See photos and read more about the Gathering

Other Elders Council Projects

BC's parks History Project

BC's Parks Archives

Staff and Youth Mentoring

An Endowment for BC's Parks

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All content © CPAWS-BC
Photo credits: Sabine Jessen, Karen Blinkhorn, Bryan Evans, Bob Peart, Peter Dettlings
Last updated: March 5, 2007
Contact: Elders Council for Park in British Columbia,
Suite 410, 698 Seymour St,
Vancouver, BC V6B 3K6
Tel: 604-685-7445