VIME September event (4-7th) Sayward Junction goes ahead.

You might have read that parts of the backcountry in BC is being closed to motorised vehicles.

Mid and North Vancouver Island along with the Sunshine Coast IS NOT INCLUDED in the prohibition announcement on Monday 10 August.

The Labour Day weekend event will go ahead under yesterday’s government announcement.

“Off-road vehicle prohibition for parts of Coastal Fire Centre

August 10, 2026

PARKSVILLE – Effective immediately, Monday, August 10, 2026, off-road vehicles (ORV) will be prohibited on Crown Land in the Coastal Fire Centre with exceptions North Island/Mid Coast, Mid Island and Sunshine Coast.

Exceptions include that off-road vehicles (ORV) remain permitted in:

portions of the South Island Forest District including Regional District of Nanaimo and Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot

North Island Central Coast Forest District

Campbell River Forest District

Sunshine Coast Forest District

Given the scope and scale of fires currently burning in B.C., and the elevated danger ratings in many southern regions of the province, this prohibition is being put into place to further protect public safety.”