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2026 ORCBC Conference: Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation

Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields Conference

A multi-day gathering for outdoor recreation stakeholders to connect, learn, and advance recreation in BC.

Dates - 3 days

May 20 – May 22, 2026

Opens

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Location

Kamloops, BC, Canada

Venue

Thompson Rivers University

Hosted by

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC)

This event celebrates ORCBC’s 50th anniversary with keynotes, panels, networking, field learning, and discussions on planning, stewardship, reconciliation, trails, research, land tenures, funding, and club successes.

Topics & Focus Areas

Collaborative recreation planning and governanceWildlife stewardship and coexistenceReconciliation through recreationManaging trail use and growthResearch-driven decision-makingWorking across land tenuresFunding the future of recreationStories of success from outdoor clubs

Official Conference Website

Visit the official website of 2026 ORCBC Conference: Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation for registration details, submission deadlines, and the full programme.

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