One of Canada’s most famous and best-loved parks is set to close for another month to “provide time and space” to members of two First Nations.
Joffre Lakes Park will be open only to people from the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua between Sept. 2 and Oct. 3.
The park was also closed to non-members in April and May as part of an agreement between the provincial government and two nations to have three “temporary closure periods” in the year.
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The BC government said this will be the “final” closure of 2025. The park was first closed for a month in 2023.
In a statement, the Province explained: “The closure allows the park to recover from a busy summer and provide time and space for members of the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua to reconnect with the land, carry out cultural and spiritual practices, and recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
“The Province acknowledges the Nations had requested additional closure dates. After careful consideration, B.C. has confirmed a schedule that balances cultural practices, conservation goals and public access to the park.”
