Kelowna is surrounded by magnificent peaks and valleys that give way to a wide array of outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether you’re out for a short hike, exploring the back country, or hitting some of the mountain bike trails, we want everyone to stay safe. Below are helpful tips that will make sure you have the best time exploring our outdoor playground.
When outdoors, no matter the activity or the length of time you plan to spend outside, always practice the three Ts:
Trip planning
Anytime you’re going into the outdoors be sure to:
Training
Know your limits when outdoors and ensure you have done your research to have the skills and abilities needed for the activity you are setting out for.
Taking the essentials
Depending on the activity and the length of time you’re outdoors, consider bringing the following with you:
Find out more on the adventuresmart.ca.
If you are out exploring the area, it’s important to remember that we share this beautiful place with many different types of wildlife and whereas attacks are very rare, it’s also important to stay safe and be prepared.
Here are a few tips to always keep in mind:
For more information on wildlife tips, please visit wildsafebc.com or bcparks.ca/wild.
Kelowna is known for its great weather, which includes hot summer days. This however also means there is an increased risk of fires in our area, so it’s imperative that we all practice safe measures when we are out exploring. On average 40% of wildfires in British Columbia are person-caused, here are a few things to keep in mind to help prevent fires:
For more information about fire safety, please visit bcparks.ca/campfire-bans or bcparks.ca/campfire-safety. Stay informed about wildfire and prevention information, please visit www2.gov.bc.ca.
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