B.C. Campground Surcharge Sparks Canadian Debate

0:00It's April 9th. I'm Corey with the story, this is Vancouver News today, driven by AI. A Quebec guy named Jean-Marc Bluah had a summer road trip dreams dashed by a new $20 surcharge from British Columbia Parks on. Outer province campers. This fee hits bookings at 59 high demand front country sites and 4 backcountry parks, like Garibaldi and Joffrey Lakes running through. Labor Day It's based on your home address when you reserve or show up, and it covers cabins, bullies, and docks too. Officials say the hike tackles crazy demand and damage from floods and wildfires, straining old infrastructure. Basinitely fees at those spots used to run $5 to $35 per party, now up to $51. Stands alone among provinces charging other Canadians, extra Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, only ding international visitors. Bluhen, a 62-year-old mapping a route from Quebec through Vancouver, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, felt gutted and switched mostly to, private campgrounds with power and

1:05water. They kept just one BC park spot at Wanda Fuka. He figured it'd make more sense to target non-Canadians instead. Meanwhile, the feds are slashing national park fees 25% for Canadians next summer via the Canada strong pass, pushing keep it, domestic. Bives amid U.S. tariff talks. This sparks real talk on fair play for fellow Canadians hitting the road. Will it reshape where we pitch our tents this season?