Conferences

The BCRPA produces four professional development events each year.

BCFit^® – BCRPA's premier conference for fitness professionals from across the province.

• October 5, 2025 - təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, New Westminster
• Join the BCFit® mailing list to keep in touch.

Parks Professional Pathways – Designed for parks professionals working in horticulture and maintenance.

• February 26 & 27, 2025 - Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, Langley
• Join the Parks Professional Pathways mailing list to keep in touch.

Symposium – BCRPA's premier event for the province's recreation and parks sector.

• May 6 to 8, 2025 - Fairmont Chateau Whistler
• Join the Symposium mailing list to keep in touch.

Aging Forward – BCRPA's dynamic one-day event for professionals who work with older adults.

• June 24 - Virtual & at Langara College, 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver
• Join the Aging Forward mailing list to keep in touch. 

*Ripple Effects – Designed specifically for aquatics professionals.

• November 19 & 20, 2025 - Langara College, 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver
• Join the Ripple Effects mailing list to keep in touch.

*Empower YOUth – Designed specifically for youth workers and front-line recreation leaders. Empower YOUth returns in 2026.

• Join the Empower YOUth mailing list to keep in touch.

*Offerings of Ripple Effects and Empower YOUth alternate each year.  

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