Joffre Lakes Backcountry Closed For First Nations Harvest Celebration
Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation are closing Joffre Lakes Park in B.C. to harvest and gather resources within their territories. Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation are jointly shutting down the public access to Pipi7iyekw – Joffre Lakes Park until National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th, 2023.
“We recognize the impact that this has on people’s plans on short-notice. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate people’s understanding.”
If you have a backcountry campsite reservation for Friday, August 25th through Sunday, August 27th, don’t worry, it will be automatically refunded. If you have a reservation for later on, please contact B.C. Parks (1-800-689-9025) to choose a new date.
Evan Holt
