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 March 2023, we reached a milestone with the sale of 400,000 BC Parks licence plates. Look below for information on:
- What licence plates are available and how to buy one
- The Licence Plate Program annual report
- Projects the BC Parks Licence Plate Program funds
For a quick introduction to the BC Parks Licence Plate Program, watch this video:
Buying a licence plate
In partnership with ICBC, we offer the choice of three special 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. They 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.
Thank you so much for your support!
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:
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 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:
