Rowan Flood, Author at The Discourse.

Vancouver Island outdoor enthusiasts want authorities to ‘open the gates’ to the backcountry. Here’s why it’s complicated.

By Rowan Flood ● Nanaimo ● March 13, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of hectares of unceded land privatized decades ago are blocked off — causing confusion and frustration for many outdoor lovers. But accessing land with complex ownership is far from simple.

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Vancouver Island outdoor enthusiasts want authorities to ‘open the gates’ to the backcountry. Here’s why it’s complicated.

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