Access BC Adventures
An inside look at how we are making accessibility a reality across BC.
Fun With Three Wheels
SCI BC peer, Simon Harrington has discovered the amazing Can-Am three wheelers and how they can open the door to experiencing the joys of motorcycling.
A Beach Wheelchair Story From Our Peer, Emma
SCI BC peer, Emma Kivisild, discovered a beach wheelchair rental opportunity from Tourism Tofino and shares her summer story on the beach.
What’s a Go Bag & Why Have One?
What if you’re visiting a friend and you’re unable to return home? Or, how about if you’re separated from your luggage, or in a situation where you need to extend your stay? What could you not live without? In this blog, learn all about GoBags—what they are, and what needs to be in them.
Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake
New accessible cabins at Cultus Lake offer an amazing barrier-free camping experience for SCI BC Peers and their families thanks to BC Parks.
#AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation
How can we ensure our transportation systems are affordable and accessible to those who need them most? As part of Transit 2050 consultations, the #AllonBoard campaign addressed this question.
YVR Emergency Simulation
In April, our accessible travel partners at YVR asked us to participate in an emergency simulation with first responders and staff. Our Peer Coordinator Ryan shares his experience as a participant.
Access and Allies: London
The best souvenirs of any trip are the stories that you bring home in your suitcase. SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has no shortage of extraordinary wheelchair travel tales to share, including ones from his trip to London, England.
“Were You Nervous?” Solo Camping with an SCI
SCI BC’s Peer Support Program Coordinator Ryan reflects on his first solo camping trip of many, after his spinal cord injury.
South Fraser Active Living Group’s Beautiful Getaway to Agur Lake
Earlier this year, a group of friends in the South Fraser Active Living Group read an email that grabbed their interest. “Why not?” they thought.
12 Accessible BC Trails to Wander This Summer
Maybe it’s that low Canadian dollar, or maybe you just prefer to spend your spare time here in beautiful BC. Whatever your reason, here are a dozen accessible BC trails to get you out and about this summer.
Coachella by Wheelchair
Thinking of hitting up a music festival this summer? Music lover and newly-injured SCI BC Surrey-based Peer Mitch Garrett recently travelled to Indio, California to attend the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.