Choice for Travellers in British Columbia
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The only Short Term Rental Advocacy group in Canada, formed because of the October 2023 announcement of a new Short Term Rental Accommodations Act. The new legislation all but eliminates all lawfully operated short term accommodations in the province of British Columbia starting May 1, 2024. … Read More
BCSTRA Media
Browse through media articles and media coverage since the October 2023 announcement. Click through to our Articles page and our Media Coverage page.
Advocacy
BCSTRA has had the loudest voice for our group of lawful short term rental operators in British Columbia. Look through our recent petitions, videos, social media campaigns, etc.
Impact Stories
The May 1, 2024 legislation has impacted hundreds of lawful short term rental operators and guests in ways you may not have realized. From families traveling to visit grandparents, cancer treatment, insurance accommodations, doctors and travel nurses to tourist accommodations that cater to specific needs of travelers to our beautiful cities throughout British Columbia.
Read how families, retirees, millennials, first time home buyers have been unfairly impacted for following city guidelines, tax paying, business license holding, community contributing individuals. … Read More
Contact the BCSTRA
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