Despite the havoc caused in forested areas by last December’s powerful windstorm, Little Qualicum Falls is the lone provincial park still closed in the aftermath.
“However, because safety is our top priority, this cannot be guaranteed while we are still in the midst of assessment and cleanup,” B.C. Parks said in a statement.
“As the recovery work is still underway, we cannot yet know the final costs,” B.C. Parks said. “We are fortunate that there was little capital infrastructure damage. However, the sheer number of fallen and damaged trees has created an unsafe environment. The five sites are Dogwood Bay, Loon Bay, Apple Point, Brewster Camp and Gray Lake in the Sayward Forest. The sites will be maintained more often and be regularly visited by a host.
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