MEDIA RELEASE : HERITAGE WEEK FEBRUARY 21-27 2011  “A Century of Conservation:  Parks and Cultural Landscapes” has been chosen as the theme for Heritage Week 2011 in recognition of the centennial of both BC Parks and Parks Canada this year.  Heritage Week begins on National Heritage Day, the third Monday in February.Created in 1911, Canada’s Dominion Parks Service was the first such national organization in the world.
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On Friday, July 29th, 1910, an expedition, led by British Columbia’s Chief Commissioner of Lands, the Honourable Price Ellison, reached the summit of Crown Mountain in central Vancouver Island. Their objective was to explore the surrounding region for the purposes of establishing a park. On the advice of Ellison, legislation was enacted in March, 1911, to create British Columbia’s first Provincial Park, Strathcona.This summer the Strathcona...
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The recent announcement that Canada has received Approved Designation Status (ADS) from the People’s Republic of China is welcome news for heritage tourism in B.C.Previously, marketing organizations like the Canadian Tourism Commission were unable to promote directly to Chinese consumers.  Now with ADS, the CTC will implement a robust action plan to leverage the growing interest of Chinese travelers to Canada, many of whom are eager to...
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Heritage BC has been appointed to a provincial Steering Committee to oversee plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of BC Parks.In 2011, BC Parks will reach a significant milestone in our history as we celebrate our 100 year anniversary.  BC Parks is planning a memorable celebration; we hope that community groups and other interested citizens will join us in honouring our past!  BC Parks will host a variety of events and activities, accompanied...
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NEW HERITAGE TOURISM WEBSITE LAUNCHED :It is now easier than ever to take a trip through time to British Columbia’s past with the help of a new website launched by the Heritage Tourism Alliance of BC. The site www.timetravelbc.com puts the province’s heritage experiences at traveler’s fingertips, so they can plan activities and itineraries with ease.“Heritage tourism is an important component of cultural tourism, one of the...
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