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The park's operation has been contested by the Lil'wat and N'Quatqua First Nations, which temporarily shut access to the park in 2023 to assert title and rights to the territory.

A statement from the Ministry of Environment and Parks says the closure next month will "provide time and space for members of the Lil'wat Nation and N'Quatqua to reconnect with the land."

The province says the nations requested additional closures, but the current schedule best balances cultural, conservation and public access needs, and ensures the park remains open during the Labour Day weekend.

The park was also closed on April 25 for three weeks, and for two weeks in June.

This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published Aug. 19, 2025.