Agritourism is growing in British Columbia! Combining scenic rural settings with fresh, home-grown farm products, agritourism offers travelers unique and delicious tourism experiences. It's meeting the needs of farmers looking beyond traditional farm enterprises in these challenging and competitive times, and the demands of tourists looking for new and exciting hands-on, travel experiences.

For the latest news, and information about upcoming festivals and events, take a wander through this page. Learn what other agritourism operators are up to in British Columbia amd share your ideas. You never know what could be happening at a farm near you! News page updated monthly.

BCATA's Quality Assurance Program raises the bar for quality in agritourism. Whether you have been open a couple of seasons, a couple of decades, or are just starting your agritourism business, the Quality Assurance Program is designed for you. Becoming Accredited can help your business succeed.

Liability insurance is essential for every tourism business. Accidents will happen, and businesses must be prepared if a person becomes sick or injured because of their products or services. Learn how the Quality Assurance Program can offer a solution to agritourism businesses looking for affordable liability insurance.

BCATA and the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands jointly with the Ministry of Transportation has endorsed an agritourism road sign campaign for B.C. travelers. This valuable program for agritourism operators is a benefit of the Quality Assurance Program. Here are the steps you need to follow...

The British Columbia AgriTourism Alliance (BCATA) was established in 2002, with a mandate "to facilitate the development of an inclusive and viable provincial agritourism sector." Learn more about BCATA, its Board of Directors, and the services and programs offered by this vital industry organization.

Join the BC AgriTourism Alliance now. Be an important part of fashioning the structure and character of this world class resource. Make a difference to your business, the economy and your community. Get on board. Let's show the rest of the world how to do it right!

How to contact the British Columbia AgriTourism Alliance.