B.C Doctors can now prescribe you a trip into nature.

PRINCE GEORGE – A growing body of scientific evidence confirms that when you interact with nature, you can become healthier and more productive.

BC Parks Foundation has partnered with Parks Canada and created the Prescribe nature initiative. Physicians across B.C. and several other provinces are able to prescribe time in nature to help with people’s mental health as part of their health plan. Perscription ranges from time outside in local parks or even year-long Parks Canada Discovery Passes, which covers admission to more than 80 parks across the country.

“During COVID, I think that everyone really recognized the importance and benefits of getting outside in a variety of ways,” explains Andrew Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation “And that’s complemented by a ton of research and evidence, showing that nature can be very beneficial for a whole range of health”