Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark

06/13/2026

🐟🎣 Counting Down to the 8th Annual Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Fishing Derby!🎣 🐟

Join us for the 8th annual Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Fishing Derby! Enjoy a 3-day weekend outdoors at one of our three spectacular lakes and get hooked on the fin-tastic derby fun! After the weigh stations close, join us for an amazing BBQ-style buffet at the Trend Conference Centre and find out who reeled in the biggest catches of the weekend, and get the chance to win some amazing door prizes!

Sign up before June 20th and get entered into our Early Bird Draw for the chance to win an Inflateable 2-Person Kayak!!🚣

🌊3 Lakes:
• Boot (Foot) Lake
• Moose Lake
• Stoney Lake

🙌A big THANK YOU to our sponsors🙌: Conuma Resourses, Meikle Wind a Pattern Energy Company, Co-op Dawson Creek, Trend Mountain Hotel and Confrence Centre, Honda Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge Freshmart LaPrairie Crane, Rat Race Construction, Gear-O-Rama, Tumbler Ridge Home Hardware, and Browns Social House!

🎟️Registration Details

Adults (16+)
$60: One lake + BBQ Banquet
$40: One lake only
$15: Additional Lake

Youth (8–15)
$50: One lake + BBQ Banquet
$30: One lake only
$10: Additional Lake

👶 Children under 7: FREE
🍽 Banquet Ticket Only: $20

📍 BBQ Banquet Celebration

Date: June 28, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30 Dinner at 6:00
Location: Trend Mountain Conference Centre

Water you waiting for? Sign up now and let’s reel in some memories together! 🎣

06/09/2026

FREE Disc Golf Packages to borrow at the Visitor Centre!

Ready to hit the course? Come by the Visitor Centre and borrow a FREE disc golf package to enjoy some outdoor fun!

Each package includes:
🌀 4 frisbee discs
📝 Scorecards to track your game

🔁 Just bring the discs back when you're done so others can join in the fun too!

The awesome course was built by Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society ; perfect for beginners or seasoned pros, and they have Disc golf nights Sundays at 6pm!

Grab your friends, get outside, and let the games begin!

06/09/2026

🌿Forest to Fork is BACK for another year of foraging fun!🌿

Have you ever wanted to learn how to safely identify, harvest, and cook with wild plants from our region? Now's your chance!🌲

Join us for our Forest to Fork workshop on June 12th, enjoy an afternoon of hiking, foraging, hands-on learning, and tasting delicious snacks made from the plants we find! Plus, you’ll get to take home your own tasty creation and receive your own foraging bag!🍽️

🗓June 12th | 12 - 3pm
📍Tumbler Ridge Visitors Centre
$25 per person
📞Call us at (250) 242-3123 or stop by the Visitors Centre to secure your spot! Spots are limited so time is of the essence!.

This workshop would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsor, Meikle Wind, a Pattern Energy facility. ✨

06/08/2026

🐟🎣 Get Ready for the 8th Annual Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Fishing Derby!🎣 🐟

Join us for the 8th annual Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Fishing Derby! Enjoy a 3-day weekend outdoors at one of our three spectacular lakes and get hooked on the fin-tastic derby fun! After the weigh stations close, join us for an amazing BBQ-style buffet at the Trend Conference Centre and find out who reeled in the biggest catch of the weekend, and get the chance to win some amazing door prizes!

Sign up before June 20th and get entered into our Early Bird Draw for the chance to win an Inflateable 2-Person Kayak!!🚣

🌊3 Lakes:
• Boot (Foot) Lake
• Moose Lake
• Stoney Lake

🙌A big THANK YOU to our sponsors🙌: Conuma Resourses, Meikle Wind a Pattern Energy Company, Co-op Dawson Creek, Honda Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge Freshmart LaPrairie Crane, Rat Race Construction, Gear-O-Rama, Tumbler Ridge Home Hardware, and Browns Social House!

🎁3 Adult prizes and 3 youth prizes per lake
🎉A Fin-tabulous Early Bird Prize for those who register early!
❓ A Mystery Weight prize you can purchace at the lakes during the Derby!

🎟️Registration Details
Adults (16+)
$60: One lake + BBQ Banquet
$40: One lake only
$15: Additional Lake

Youth (8–15)
$50: One lake + BBQ Banquet
$30: One lake only
$10: Additional Lake

👶 Children under 7: FREE
🍽 Banquet Ticket Only: $20

📍 BBQ Banquet Celebration
Date: June 28, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30 Dinner at 6:00
Location: Trend Mountain Conference Centre

Water you waiting for? Sign up now and let’s reel in some memories together! 🎣

06/06/2026

🌿🥾Happy BC Trails Day!!🥾🌿

BC Trails Day is part of the international Trails Day celebration on the first Saturday of June. It fosters awareness about responsible recreation and environmental stewardship while promoting access to and enjoyment of our province's outdoor spaces.🐻🌱

Join in on the festivities with the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark's Guided hike down the Community Forest Interpretive Trail!✨🌲

⏰When: 11:00am on June 6th
🌲Where: Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitors Centre

Also check out all of the BC Trails Day Events happening today, including:

🏞️A Group Ride in the Bullmoose area with the Grizzly Valley ATV Club at 10am

🚲TRMBA's Mountain Bike Tune-ups at the Visitors Centre from 1-3pm

🌱WNMS's Guided hike to Flatbed Cabin Pools at 2pm

✨TRORA's Scavenger hunt and information booth at the Tumbler Ridge Visitors Centre from 10:30 - 3:30pm

Tumbler Ridge is home to over 350km of hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and ORV trails alike! BC Trails Day is an opportunity to celebrate our amazing trail systems and the countless volunteer hours that go into maintaining them.🪏🪓

06/04/2026

Our 2nd Tourism Report is now available!

The Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark and Visitor Information Centre are excited to share our second tourism report, highlighting visitor trends, travel patterns, and key tourism insights from our community.

This report helps show where visitors are coming from, why they are choosing Tumbler Ridge, what they are exploring while they are here, and how tourism continues to support our local businesses, programs, and community development.

Tourism data is an important tool for understanding the impact of the Visitor Information Centre, improving visitor services, supporting local partners, and helping us plan for the future of sustainable tourism in Tumbler Ridge.

We invite residents, businesses, community partners, and tourism supporters to take a look and learn more about the role tourism plays in our community.
Read the full report here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15L0N9yoe1u_AyAqm6eTDuiJh4KEGciQC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=110962781826732355066&rtpof=true&sd=true

Thank you to everyone who continues to support tourism, local events, outdoor recreation, and community development in Tumbler Ridge.

06/03/2026

‼️**USE CAUTION GOING DOWN WINDFALL LAKE FSR**‼️
❗️**RADIOS HIGHLY RECOMENDED**❗️

Until the end of July there will be heavy industrial traffic down the Windfall lake road due to road repairs and logging. Radios are Highly recomended as the road is small and has blind cornors throughout.

Trailheads Affected:

Windfall Lake
Holzworth Meadows
Pinnacle Peak

Send a message to learn more

06/03/2026

Just a reminder to all of our trail users to stay safe, and be prepared on every trail, in every condition. Thanks to our friends at Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue for getting out there to help right away, and we wish a speedy recovery to this person!

If you ever need information about trail conditions, hazards, and resources, fee free to give the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre a call before you head out - 250-242-3123!

06/03/2026

Join us on June 21 for our National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration and take part in a full day of learning, culture, and community at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre starting at 10am!

We are excited to welcome Lawrence A. Roy Jr. for a Hoop Dancing presentation following the Opening Ceremonies at 10:00 AM. Lawrence will also be offering Hoop Dancing lessons from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, giving attendees a chance to learn, participate, and experience this beautiful cultural tradition.

There will also be two amazing hands on workshops happening throughout the day:

From 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, join the Dream Catcher Workshop with Stan Fraser. There are only 20 spots available, no registration is required, and supplies will be available while they last.

From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, join Knowledge Keeper Nathan Scott for What is Medicine, where you can learn about local plants and herbs, their healing properties, and the knowledge connected to the land.

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate Indigenous culture, learn from Knowledge Keepers and performers, and take part in meaningful activities for all ages.

Thank you to our supporters Capital Power, West Moberly Industrial Metalwork, Conuma Resources, and the District of Tumbler Ridge for helping make this event possible.