Claim: British Columbia engages in tourism with several ski resorts.

Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity refers to leisure pursuits engaged in the outdoors , often in natural or semi-natural settings out of town . Examples include adventure racing , backpacking , cycling , camping , canoeing , canyoning , caving , disc golf , fishing , hiking , horseback riding , hunting , kayaking , mountaineering , photography , adventure park , waterskiing , jetskiing , rock climbing , running , sailing , skiing , surfing , ATV riding , and sports .   Outdoor recreation may also refer to a team sport game or practice held in an outdoor setting . When the recreation involves excitement , physical challenge , or risk , such as in rafting or climbing , it is sometimes referred to as adventure recreation .  The two primary purposes for outdoor recreation are beneficial use and pleasurable appreciation .