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Public Notice - AREA CLOSURE - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Pursuant to Section 36(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the following area is closed to all public traffic and travel by order of the Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada:

Where: Parks Canada land on Sidney Island (refer to the attached map)

When:  From October 12th, 2023 until February 29th, 2024 (updated November 8th, 2023)

All Parks Canada land on Sidney Island will be closed for public safety reasons to facilitate hunting by First Nations during this time period. Mooring buoys will remain open, however there will be no visitor access to the beaches, day use areas, washrooms or dock facilities.

Contravention of this order may result in fines or prosecution pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act.