Happy holidays from Power To Be
Power To Be has had an incredible 20 years, and we wouldn't be where we are today without the community that supports us. As we reflect on an amazing year, we want to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays and offer best wishes for 2019.
Go Explore: Francis/King Regional Park
With tall trees and accessible trails, find out why Francis/King Regional Park is one of our favourite places to explore on program.
Volunteer spotlight: Chi-Chi
Watch Ryan Surf
Ryan got to go surfing. Watch this incredible experience and if his story inspires you, please share the story and consider donating to Power To Be today to ensure more people can experience moments that matter.
Go explore: Capilano River Regional Park
From towering Douglas fir trees to a lively salmon hatchery and 23 kilometres of trails throughout, find out why Capilano River Regional Park is one of our favourite places to explore on program.
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah
Sarah has supports our programs in Vancouver. Learn more about why we are grateful to have her in our community.
Watch Codi Surf
Codi and her family got to go surfing. Watch this incredible experience and if their story inspires you, please share the story and consider donating to Power To Be today to ensure more people can experience moments that matter.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kyla
Kyla has made an impact at Power To Be supporting a variety of our programs and events in Victoria. Learn more about why we are grateful to have her in our community.
Star struck by Awe-stronomy?!
Our adventures give us the opportunity to take in some pretty amazing night skies. Power To Be volunteer Karun shares his insights into what to look for and places to settle in for a night of star gazing.
Video: You belong in nature
On the Cheakamus River, you go with the flow. Find out what that experience was like for our participants through this first-hand account video.
A Northern lesson in learning
It’s hard, but not impossible to put into words the sensory experiences that come along with a journey to the Arctic. Find out what was in store for two Power To Be participants and a volunteer on this year's Students On Ice Arctic Expedition.
Go explore: Lone Tree Hill Regional Park
Follow the windy route to the top of this small hill and be rewarded with sweeping views of the South Island. Learn more about this Vancouver Island gem.
Volunteer spotlight: Debbie
Debbie has made an impact at Power To Be supporting a variety of our programs in Victoria and sharing her insights on our Risk Management Committee. Learn more about why we are grateful to have her in our community.
Inclusion in the Outdoors
When you explore your local park, venture down a hiking trail or paddle along a shoreline, have you ever asked yourself “who is missing from the outdoor spaces we love the most?” That is the question we recently explored at 2018 MEC Outdoor Nation. Find out more about what we discovered.
Lessons from the river
There is magic in a rushing river. Find out what our participants learned on a recent rafting adventure with youth from BC Children’s Teen Adventures program.
Backcountry Cooking: Coconut Curry and Rice Noodles
Camping food is often associated with being quick, easy, and bland. It doesn’t have to be though if you add Coconut Curry and Rice Noodles to your backcountry cooking repertoire.
Backcountry Cooking: Slow Cooked Black Beans
Homemade slow cooked black beans are the flavourful, fresh, equivalent of canned fare and worth the prep work to bring this versatile meal base on your adventures.