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Bald Mountain Wildfire
Updated Sep 18, 2026 at 4:39 pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Temporary Closure of Bald Mountain Park due to Wildfire

September 18, 2026: On September 17, 2026, a wildfire was discovered in Bald Mountain Park, located on the Bald Mountain Peninsula near the community of Youbou in Electoral Area I. BC Wildfire is currently on scene and responding to the fire.

The fire is not near any CVRD trails in Bald Mountain Park. We are temporarily closing the park to the public to support BC Wildfire’s efforts.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Visit BC Wildfire’s information map for more details:https://ow.ly/mIzV50ZPh2y

Road & Park Closures

Bald Mountain Park is currently closed to the public.

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