Provides free outdoor recreation activities for youth ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Sessions are available to other youth serving agencies in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Sea to Sky Corridor.

Provides a supplement to fully or partially cover the cost of attendance at a recognized camp for children of income assistance, disability assistance, or hardship assistance recipients; or adult recipients of disability assistance. Phone service is available ...

Brings together tourism, sport, arts, culture, and multiculturalism programs and services to ensure that the people of BC have the opportunity to reach their potential. Contributes to BC's tourism and creative sectors, prioritizes opportunities for participati...

Responsible for over 1,200 recreation sites and an extensive network of trails around the province. At managed recreation sites where camping fees are charged, people with disabilities and people 65 years of age or older and their spouses are charged 50% of th...

Nurtures and supports arts and cultural activity in communities across BC. Supports a range of activities such as community arts in rural and urban centres, individual artists, professional performing arts companies, Indigenous artists and cultural organizatio...

Offers programs and services that advance skills and knowledge, build capacity, and encourage growth in the area of arts-based community development. Through communication networks, education and training initiatives, and participation in provincial initiative...

Explores social and environmental history of BC through the collection, research, presentation, and sharing of the province's story through archives, artifacts, documents, and specimens. Seeks to preserve findings and present them to visitors, and encourage cu...

Uses theatrical experience as a bridge between cultures to explore social issues, giving expression to the experiences of immigrants to Canada, and exposing Canadian audiences to works from other cultures. Builds community through collaborative projects, creat...

Oversees the implementation of the Early Years Service Framework. The Early Years Service Framework outlines the policy direction for all early years services supported by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The framework seeks to explain w...

Promotes safe, high quality camping experiences. Accredits camps in accordance with accepted safety standards, and provides information to the public about camp practices and the benefits of accredited camps. A directory of accredited member camps is available...

Provides financial assistance to children and youth, ages four to 18, from financially disadvantaged families so they can participate in organized sports and physical activity programming; funds assist with costs associated with registration, equipment, and/or...

Represents Canadian aspiring and professional songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Provides advocacy, networking opportunities, professional development, and educational programs. Services include the Song Vault copyright registration service, online webinar...

Promotes the emotional and mental well-being of individuals with facial differences through social and peer support, information, and educational programs. Seeks to raise public awareness and understanding of the challenges and abilities of people living with ...

Provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations, in the areas of music, theatre, writing and publishing, visual arts, dance, media arts, and integrated multidisciplinary arts. Canada Council Art Bank rents contemporary Cana...

Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year provides one year of educational and leadership experience through the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston, ON). Includes sports, field trips, leadership development, military training, cultural support activitie...

Air Cadets, Sea Cadets, and Army Cadets provide opportunities throughout the year for youth ages 12 to 18 inclusive to explore military, air-based, and nautical activities, and participate in international exchanges and cultural visits. Youth learn hands-on, s...