Permits
Same Crown / park rules as the coast. Fire closures override everything. Do not drive on rehabbing burns.
Interactive planner
Use this on your phone in the truck. Print the ledger when you want paper in the rain.
Fraser Canyon benches
Pine / fir, burns · 400–1,200 m
Okanagan highlands
Dry fir, burns, lakes · 600–1,600 m
West Kootenay wet belt
Cedar-hemlock · 500–1,400 m
Robson / North Rockies
Spruce-fir, late morels · 800–1,800 m
| Species | First | Last | Peak | Buyer $/lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Morel | Apr 25 | Jul 5 | May 10–Jun 15 | 20–50 |
| False Morel | Apr 20 | Jun 20 | May | — |
| King Bolete / Porcini | Aug 10 | Oct 10 | Sep | 10–40 |
| Golden Chanterelle | Aug 20 | Oct 15 | Sep | 8–25 |
| Chaga | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | Nov–Mar | 8–20 |
Same Crown / park rules as the coast. Fire closures override everything. Do not drive on rehabbing burns.
Morel buying stations appear in burn years. Cash/grade culture — know your grade before you drive out.