Sport and Recreation

“Participation in sport and physical activity is valued and embraced as a way of life in British Columbia, sustained by a province-wide balanced commitment to healthy, active lifestyles and the ethical pursuit of excellence.”
- B.C.’s vision for sport and physical activity

British Columbia has a longstanding tradition of sport excellence and is Canada’s most physically active province.

More information is available in the following areas of interest:

• How We Operate
• Obtaining Funding
• Programs that Government Funds
• Organizations We Partner With
• 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games
• Sporting Events in British Columbia
• Physical Activity and Health
• Coaching and Sports Volunteering
• Teaching Kids about Sports and Healthy Living
• Awards and Medals
• Abuse and Violence Prevention

This site provides information on sport and recreation in British Columbia, and government's role in supporting and promoting this system.

Our strong sport and physical activity system is built from the hard work and commitment of volunteers, national and provincial sport and recreation organizations, coaches, athletes, participants, officials and partners.

Please see Sport Links for a list of some of the organizations that provide sport and recreation programs and services in British Columbia.

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