The Cowichan Valley Regional District has implemented temporary and indefinite closures for a number of its parks and trails to ensure public safety after the record rainfall on Nov. 15.
The following sections of the Cowichan Valley Trail are closed until further notice:
• 7700 Cowichan Lake Road to 7750 Cowichan Lake Road
• Paldi Rd to Westwood Road
• Sherman Road Trailhead to Agira Road
• Mountain Road to Humes Road
• Kelvin Creek to Marshall Road
• Johnston Rd Trailhead to Drinkwater Road
• Stebbings Road Trailhead north to Shawnigan Creek
The following Community and Regional Parks are closed until further notice:
• Hollings Creek Park – Trail Access between Lilmac and Briarwood
• Inlet Drive Beach Access – Electoral Area A
• Cleasby Bike Park – Electoral Area C
• Lily Beach Community Park – Electoral Area F
• Nantree Community Park – Electoral Area I
• Sandy Pool Regional Park
Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution in parks that are open, as park conditions can change without notice, and may have environmental hazards present.