An Editorial in the Pique Magazine discussing the problems of displacement and the BC Parks day pass system.

Extracted quotes:

"...the amount of people paled in comparison to places like Lake Lovely Water and Watersprite. Advocates for both locations have painted a nightmare picture saying recent weekends have seen dozens of tents squeezed into every nook and cranny. Now, they’re asking people to stay away—or at minimum, follow backcountry protocols like pack in what you pack out, leave your loud music at home, don’t drink to excess, and follow wildlife safety protocols. "

"On top of that, critics say BC Parks should be more transparent about the number of tickets available each day—and, judging by numbers for the North Shore—potentially increase them. According to a North Shore News story, for example, Mount Seymour typically sees a million visitors each year while Cypress attracts 2 million. The day pass program will allow 500 people per day on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, 300 on the Hollyburn Mountain trails, 500 for Black Mountain Plateau, and 800 for Seymour Main Trail, Mystery Lake, and Dog Mountain. "

Full Article:

https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/opinion/editorial-hiking-day-pass-trail-congestion-2601101?fbclid=IwAR20Wvl8cgL7d8JQnRvW6auJ6ZmJDJG66R_f1-XOtjrWE720WyOTPaq_wSk