BC Provincial/National Park Permit Cheat Sheet

A Guide on which parks need what permits!

Have you ever dreamed of eloping in one of British Columbia’s stunning parks but felt unsure about the permits you might need? I’ve gathered everything you’ll want to know to make the process simple and stress-free. This park-permit cheat sheet breaks down the most popular parks in BC and the specific permits required for each, helping you plan your day with confidence.

BC’s National parks.

1. Glacier National Park: To get married in Glacier National Park you must apply for a Special Use Permit. Glacier park has limited areas where you may get married, due to increased demand and strain on resources. Here is a link sharing information where you can apply for a permit and read about the park information. https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/weddings.htm/index.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Kootenay National Park: For Kootenay National Park you must complete a wedding/ceremony registration for maintained by Parks Canada. All participants must have a valid national-park entry pass. The ceremony cannot reserve or block of areas for “exclusive use”. Link to application form: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/kootenay/activ/mariage-wedding?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Mount Revelstoke National Park: For getting married at Mount Revelstoke National park you need to apply for a “Special Event/Wedding Permit”. Link: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/revelstoke/info/permis-permits/evenement-special-events?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Yoho National Park: To have a wedding or elopement at Yoho National park you need to apply for the “Wedding/Ceremony Registration Form”. Link: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/mariage-wedding?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve: To elope or get married here you need to apply for a “Special Activity” permit through parks canada. Link: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
6. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve : To hold any wedding or ceremony at Pacific Rim National Park you must obtain a “Wedding Permit”. Everyone must have a valid park entry pass. Your photographer or anyone you hire must have a valid business license for parks canada. Link: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/info/permis-licenses-permits?utm_source=chatgpt.com

BC Provincial Parks.

For any park in BC you must apply for a Park-use permit. They are required for land use or occupancy in the park. This includes having 25 or more people for a ceremony and if you are going to be setting up any equipment within the park. Link for park information : https://bcparks.ca/park-use-permits/policies/?utm_source=chatgpt.com