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Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Affected areas will remain closed until the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy determines the extent of the damage
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"Active closures include the Juan de Fuca trail and backcountry campsites, as well as the Sombrio Beach suspension bridge and Parkinson Trailhead," the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy said in a news release.

Parts of the Juan de Fuca Provincial Park are closed due to recent heavy rain, wind and flooding on the South Coast, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy announced Friday.

"Active closures include the Juan de Fuca trail and backcountry campsites, as well as the Sombrio Beach suspension bridge and Parkinson Trailhead," the ministry said in a news release. "Some areas of the park can still be safely accessed, including China Beach and Second Beach for day use, East Sombrio Beach, Botanical Beach and Botany Bay.

To minimize damage to park infrastructure and ensure people's safety, affected areas will remain closed until further inspections are conducted, which will determine the extent of the damage and timelines for repairs and reopening.

The ministry is advising those interested in visiting the park to check the B.C. Parks website for updates: bcparks.ca/active-advisories/.



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