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  • Know before you go. Research the different species that also call this region home, and know how to stay safe in the case of an encounter.
  • Always carry bear spray and keep it within reach when in the wilderness. Make noise by talking or carrying a bear bell to alert any nearby animals of your presence.
  • If you do encounter a larger animal, such as a deer, elk or moose, stay at least 30 metres, or three buses away. For bears, coyotes, cougars and wolves, stay at least 100 metres, or 10 buses away.
  • Keep your distance from wildlife, particularly young animals, as their mothers tend to be close by and can act aggressively towards people who approach their babies.
  • Do not feed wildlife. Doing so can lead to the animal becoming accustomed to people and viewing them as a food source, which can lead to dangerous human-animal encounters and, potentially, to the animal being destroyed.
  • If you are camping, keep your campsite as clean as possible and place all food and attractants in bear caches
  • Travel after sunrise and before sunset to avoid peak feeding times for many animals.
  • Stay close together with travel companions and children.
  • Keep all pets on a leash to avoid wildlife interactions.
  • Respect park/area closures and restrictions.
  • Do not venture off of designated trails.
  • Always check BC Wildfire Services for up-to-date information on fire bans and fire safety tips.
  • Always respect and follow all fire bans.
  • Minimize the impact of campfires by always monitoring any open flame and fully extinguishing fires.
  • Use the required floatation devices for your activity—read the label on each floatation device, and ensure that it is the right size for the wearer and is Transport Canada approved.
  • Stay well within your comfort zone—do not swim too far from shore. Opt instead to swim parallel to the shore.
  • Only jump into designated swimming and diving areas, and check for swimmers and other objects above and below the surface before taking the plunge.
  • Never mix alcohol and water activities.
  • Pay close attention to those around you and know the signs of someone who is drowning.
  • Hiking—find out why our 20+ provincial parks are attracting day hikers, backcountry explorers and mountain mavens of all ilk.
  • Golfing—the Fraser Valley is a place where you can golf, boat and ski all in one day! With many courses to choose from, including kid-friendly mini-golf and expert fairways, finding the perfect green is easy. Sinking a hole in one, well, we’ll leave that to you.
  • Fishing—the thrill of the catch lives year-round on Fraser Valley lakes and rivers where abundant salmon, steelhead and sturgeon swim. We also have world-class guides to help you find that perfect fishing spot.
  • Sturgeon fishing—sturgeon are the largest and longest living freshwater fish species in North America. Fossils of these prehistoric fish date back to between 65 and almost 99 million years ago, and you can still find white sturgeon here today!
  • Mountain biking—British Columbia is known around the world as a premier downhill and mountain biking destination, and the Fraser Valley has some of the most technically challenging trails as well as best beginner-friendly options.
  • Winter recreation—the valley is surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges where skiers, snowboarders, ice skaters, snowmobilers, snowshoers and snow walkers can delight in the winter wonderland during the colder, snowier months.
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