We empower and inspire people with physical disabilities to re-imagine what is possible through the provision of wilderness access opportunities. British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) was formed to make the Vancouver outdoors more accessible, which we do through our hiking and paddling programs.
Our next summer season will open for registration in spring 2026. Please check back in May for updated schedules.
Hike
Every summer, BCMOS operates a hiking program at Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit Regional Park. The 1,885-acre Pacific Spirit Regional Park, on the University of BC Endowment Lands, is the third-largest regional park in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It is a multi-purpose recreational area used by hikers, joggers, cyclists, and equestrian riders.
Our accessible Hiking Centre offers opportunities for people with disabilities to explore a network of trails throughout Pacific Spirit Park and down to Spanish Banks – or locations around Metro Vancouver (tell us where you want to go – check out suggestions here.).
Our summer season runs annually from June through August. Registration reopens in spring 2026.
Paddle
BCMOS operates a summer paddling program from a purpose-designed base at False Creek in Vancouver. Our accessible Paddling Centre opened in 2016 and is outside Creekside Community Centre (1 Athletes Way, Vancouver). The Paddling Centre is easily accessible from the Main Street/Science World and Olympic Village SkyTrain stations or Main Street bus routes.
The Paddling Centre offers access to a sheltered, peaceful stretch of water adjacent to Science World. It’s surrounded by parks and condos, with views of city condos and the North Shore Mountains, and is close to restaurants and pubs. We are part of the city’s new “greater paddling community,” sharing the docks with dragon boaters.
Our summer season runs annually from June through August. Registration reopens in spring 2026.
Adaptive Cycling
Join us for 1-1.5 hour cycling excursions around Pacific Spirit Park. We have added lots of new equipment to our inventory to ensure more people can participate.
Our summer season runs annually from June through August. Registration reopens in spring 2026.
Phone: 236-513-2360
Email: cycling@bcmos.org