Sun Peaks, Prince George, Langford and Southern Gulf Islands join regenerative tourism group

Skate the Prince George Outdoor Ice Oval.

Ski, board, dog sled, sleigh ride and fondue at Sun Peaks Resort.

Hop on the Galloping Goose in Langford.

And, become an honorary islander in the Southern Gulf Islands.

All these activities are sustainable, enriching and exhilarating and are therefore listed on the Re:BC website https://rebctravel.ca/.

Re:BC is the community-driven initiative dedicated to regenerative travel and responsible recreation in the province.

In its first year, Re:BC launched with three partner communities -- Revelstoke, Squamish and Parksville-Qualicum Beach.

Recently, four more communities joined -- the aforementioned Sun Peaks, Prince George, Langford and the Southern Gulf Islands.

"We are thrilled to expand our initiative to encompass more communities across British Columbia that share our commitment to regenerative travel," said Re:BC spokesperson Taniell Hamilton of Tourism Revelstoke.

"We look forward to working together to promote sustainable tourism practices and lasting positive impacts."

What exactly is regenerative travel, you may ask?

Well, it's additive, not subtractive, which means tourists leave a place better than when they arrived by spending money to support the community, treading lightly and volunteering, if possible.

Re:BC goes even further to suggest you bring your own recyclables when you travel (water bottle, shopping bags), shopping at local, independent and Indigenous-owned stores, touring responsibly with eco-friendly tour operators, visiting National and Provincial parks and even wearing reef-safe sunscreen.

Regenerative is also about dispersing the burden of tourism by choosing the path less travelled, visiting in the shoulder and off seasons and using public transit when in a destination.

Additionally, it's about always respecting the people and the place.

All this information, along with suggested activities and lists of sustainable businesses is on the website previously mentioned.

You can also download the Re:BC app from the website so you have all the info handy and on the go wherever you go.

Re:BC collaborates with Destination BC's co-operative marketing partnerships program to get the work out and promote regnerative tourism and its seven member communities.

Let's leave you with some other regenerative travel inspiration.

Go cosmic bowling or attend the Coldsnap winter music festival featuring Mama's Broke and John Wort Hannam in Prince George.

Supplement your skiing with some yoga and-or grab a glass of local wine at Bottoms Bar & Grill at Sun Peaks.

Hike around Langford Lake.

Kayak in the calm waters of the Southern Gulf Islands.