Welcome to the Mountain Bike Tourism Association!
The MBTA is a unique non-profit organization committed to establishing mountain biking as a safe and sustainable tourism experience in Western Canada, perhaps the most scenic and challenging mountain biking destination on the planet! We work collaboratively with a network of businesses, bike clubs, communities, resorts, and government agencies to achieve our goal…
..to have Western Canada recognized for its world class sustainable trails and abundant mountain biking experiences that are supported by enthusiastic communities and resort operators offering high quality services.
News
COVID-19 Updates: Information for businesses, employees and consumers
With so much information about the COVID-19 crisis, it can be very confusing. Most if not all businesses in the tourism industry are feeling the impacts from the unprecedented quarantine measures imposed by governments around the world to deal with the crisis. How...
read moreNew E-Mountain Bike Policy for BC
Electric bikes (e-bikes) have become increasingly popular in recent years as an alternative form of transportation and a new recreation activity. Recognizing this as an emerging use of Crown land, Recreation Sites and Trails BC has created a policy to clarify e-bike...
read moreNew Publication: Working in a Good Way
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has released a publication for recreation groups that wish to work cooperatively with Indigenous communities in BC. Authored by Patrick Lucas, founder of the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program, the guide offers insights into...
read moreMTB Tourism Symposium 2019
Dates: October 2 - 4, 2019 Location: Whistler, BC
“Whistler hosts successful Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium” - Pique, Oct 10, 2019
“Mountain biking’s winding road to sustainability” - Pique, Nov 10, 2019
The next symposium will be in 2021 - location TBA signup for updates at mtbtourismsymposium.ca
2016 Sea to Sky Mountain Bike Economic Impact Study
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