Motorists in British Columbia can purchase special BC Parks licence plate designs. When you buy a BC Parks licence plate, it helps preserve B.C.’s outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.
The BC Parks Licence Plate Program makes a significant contribution to many important programs. In 2024, we reached a milestone with the sale of 500,000 BC Parks licence plates. Look below for information on:
- What licence plates are available and how to buy one
- How to join the licence plate holder's mailing list
- The Licence Plate Program annual report
- Projects the BC Parks Licence Plate Program funds
Buying a licence plate
In partnership with ICBC, we offer the choice of three specialty licence plate designs. These depict B.C.’s spectacular parks and protected areas. Choose from an elusive white Kermode bear, the snow-capped Purcell Mountains, or beautiful Porteau Cove overlooking Howe Sound.
A BC Parks licence plate costs $50 to purchase, and $40 to renew each year. 30% of each new plate sale and 100% of every renewal is used to fund projects in parks and protected areas across the province.
BC Parks licence plates can be purchased at Autoplan brokers across the province. Ready to buy a licence plate? Click the button below to visit the ICBC website and find a broker near you.
Join the licence plate community
Already have a BC Parks licence plate? Join Park Lovers, the community mailing list for licence plate holders. When you sign up, you’ll receive:
- Updates on projects funded by your contribution
- Behind-the-scenes looks at how your plate supports B.C.’s natural spaces
- Opportunities to participate in giveaways through our partners
- Other member-only content
Annual report
Net proceeds from sales, and all proceeds from renewals, are invested into BC Parks through the Park Enhancement Fund. This special account is separate from the BC Government's annual budget for BC Parks. It was created in 2008 and is governed by the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act.
For more details of the BC Parks Licence Plate Program and the projects it funds, you can download our annual reports:
- Annual report, 2023-24 [PDF]
- Annual report, 2022-23 [PDF]
- Annual report, 2021-22 [PDF]
- Five-year report, 2017-2021 [PDF]
To support projects like those discussed in these reports, buy a licence plate today:
Licence plate-funded projects
Funds raised from the Licence Plate Program support a wide range of BC Parks activities, including projects related to:
- Conservation
- Indigenous reconciliation
- Fire-based ecosystems and land management
- Engagement, education, and enhancements
- The Student Ranger Program
- Marine recreation
- Community-led conservation and recreation projects
- Land acquisition and restoration
- Recreation enhancements
To learn more about these projects, see the videos about some licence plate-funded program areas, below. For year-by-year lists of projects funded by the Licence Plate Program, and the amounts invested, download these documents:
- Expenses and projects 2023-24 [PDF]
- Expenses and projects 2022-23 [PDF]
- Expenses and projects 2021-22 [PDF]
- Expenses and projects 2020-21 [PDF]
- Expenses and projects 2019-20 [PDF]
- Expenses and projects 2018-19 [PDF]
- Expenses and projects 2017-18 [PDF]
To support projects like these, buy a licence plate today:
