Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area is open for public access

Beginning this coming Thursday, May 1st, The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area is open for public access. Access will closed October 31st. Parking is located just off the Casino Road along the access road and before the gate. Access is through Teck Metals property for the first 5 km, where visitors must remain on the main road, then onto the Land Conservancy of BC’s property. Access is restricted to foot traffic, horses, bicycles and e-bikes. Motorized vehicles (motorcycles, ORV’s, trucks, etc.) are not permitted. Please tread lightly. Horses, bicycles and e-bikes must remain on the main roads.

Have an enjoyable time but, please, no fires or overnight camping. Be respectful of the ongoing projects, keep off the planting areas and look, but don’t touch, the bird boxes and bat roosting sites.