Mosaic Forest Management, which oversees approximately 600,000 hectares of private forest land on Vancouver Island, has launched a public survey to gather input on responsible recreation access to its lands. Access to the backcountry on Vancouver Island has long been a contentious issue, with many residents calling for greater access to gated forestry roads that…
May 8, 2025 – Update 23/05/25: The North Coast Trail has partially reopened between Cape Sutil and Nissen Bight. The section between Cape Sutil and Shushartie Bay remains closed but at least one report online states that crews are aiming to have the trail reopened by June 1 (unverified). BC Parks has announced that the…
April 29, 2025 – With the West Coast Trail set to open on May 1, pre-season assessments of the trail have revealed significant storm damage over the winter. The season will go ahead as planned, but Parks Canada has issued an advisory for hikers to be prepared for blowdown and the following hazards: Km 53:…
April 17, 2025 – The Juan de Fuca Trail, one of British Columbia’s most popular coastal backpacking routes, will remain closed throughout the 2025 summer season due to severe storm damage. The trail stretches 47 kilometres along the southwest coast of Vancouver Island in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. Storms over the autumn and winter…
