Important Notices
Cowichan Valley Trail Closure The Cowichan Valley Trail (CVT) will be temporarily closed between the Skutz Road Crossing and the Crawford Lane Crossing from July 27 to July 29 in order to facilitate culvert replacements. See attached map. Please use Cowichan Lake Road as a detour route during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Estuary Nature Centre Beach/Hecate Park - Beach Advisory A “Swimming not recommended” advisory has been issued by Island Health, effective immediately.
Recent tests show bacteriological counts exceeding acceptable limits in the water at this location, and swimming and wading are NOT recommended. Signs indicating a "Beach Advisory" are posted on-site at this location.
Island Health, with support from CVRD, will increase the frequency of testing at these locations, and you can find more information about beach advisories, including frequently asked questions, on Island Health’s website or by calling 250-737-2010.
Cobble Hill Mountain. Harvesting will be taking place on a woodlot commencing January 26, 2021. Trail closures occurring. Click here and here for more information.
Hollings Creek Park. Due to localized flooding a section of the Hollings Creek Trail, including the bridge over Hollings Creek, will be closed until further notice.