You can now walk down Campbell River’s Canyon View Trail again.
It reopened to the public today.
With a new phased approach to reopening recreational activities underway, BC Hydro and BC Parks have been following the provincial recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Millennium Trail and Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Area will remain closed given the high visitor numbers, close proximities on the bridge and lookout, and numerous touchpoints like the railings.
That area will open up at a later date to be determined.
“We are following the provincial government in safely opening up the recreation areas, and within that, we remind people to maintain proper physical distancing and avoid high touchpoints such as railings or signs,” says BC Hydro spokesperson, Stephen Watson. “We’re pleased to now begin to have these wonderful community amenities open up again.”
All shared BC Parks and BC Hydro trails in the park and along the Campbell River have been closed since March 25th.
The Campbell River Hydroelectric Facilities Discovery Centre located beside the Elk Falls parking lot remains closed.
BC Hydro and the Museum at Campbell River continue to look at plans on a safe reopening, which may happen later this summer.
BC Parks’ Quinsam Campground at Elk Falls Provincial Park, as well as campgrounds at Loveland Bay, Buttle Lake, Ralph River, Morton Lake, and BC Hydro’s Strathcona Dam Campground are scheduled for opening on June 1st.
Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) manages recreational opportunities on Crown Land within the Campbell Lakes watershed, including Miller Creek, the Snowden Forest Trails, and Sayward Canoe Route.
All sites and trails, including The Ripple Rock Trail, are now available for day use only.
RSTBC anticipates offering overnight camping again at recreation sites beginning June 1st.
BC Hydro, BC Parks and RSTBC advise that if there is an increase in COVID-19 cases in the future, the risk of potential closures does exist.
