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The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
Canadian RVing and Camping Week & Camper's Code Pledge
May 24 - May 29, 2022 was the seventh annual Canadian RVing and Camping Week, an event to say "thank you" to patrons and invite other Canadians to take up camping. The Province of British Columbia issued a proclamation, BCLCA shared the Camper’s Code, and TIABC produced a "Know Before you Go" video.
May 24 - May 29, 2022 was the seventh annual Canadian RVing and Camping Week. Created by the Canadian Camping and RV Council, Provincial Campground Owners Associations, RVDA of Canada, Canadian RV Association and Go RVing Canada, this event is to say "thank you" to patrons and invite other Canadians to take up camping.
The value of camping to the economy and the well being of people has been recognized by the Province of British Columbia who issued a proclamation to proclaim May 24 – 29, 2022 “RVing and Camping Week”.
The BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) expects more than 1,000,000 campers will Camp or RV in British Columbia this year.
The importance of campgrounds to outdoor enthusiasts was amplified during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic, when more and more Canadians looked at camping for the first time as a safe, and healthy way to get outdoors and vacation responsibly.
With more first-time campers in British Columbia, the BCLCA found the need to ask people to be a respectful camper and in 2021 introduced the Camper’s Code. The Camper’s Code consists of nine simple messages to inspire a sense of shared responsibility and an understanding of appropriate behaviour. Campers are encouraged to take an online pledge and to help inspire a camping culture that is rooted in common sense, respect, and sustainability.
To support camping and lodging in BC and the BCLCA "Campers Code" - TIABC produced a "Know Before you Go" video, aimed at educating visitors and locals about how to behave responsibly when camping in BC.
Worn or Damaged Highway Signs
Many highway signs throughout the province are either old, worn, dirty, out-of-date, or heavily damaged by weather and other factors. Poorly maintained signs don't serve us well as a visitor destination.
TIABC and BC Lodging & Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) are looking to provide the Province with recommendations on how to improve the province-wide service and attraction highway signage program.
During your travels throughout various regions, please take photos of any recent blue and white signs that are in disrepair and send them to info@TIABC.ca at your earliest convenience.
Many highway signs throughout the province are either old, worn, dirty, out-of-date, or heavily damaged by weather and other factors. Poorly maintained signs don't serve us well as a visitor destination.
TIABC and BC Lodging & Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) are looking to provide the Province with recommendations on how to improve the province-wide service and attraction highway signage program.
During your travels throughout various regions, please take photos of any recent blue and white signs that are in disrepair and send them to info@TIABC.ca at your earliest convenience.