Mount Sicker in the Cowichan Valley. Photo credit: Sasquatch Resources photo library
Municipality of North Cowichan
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North Cowichan closes forest gates for summer, restricting backcountry vehicle access to some areas

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Municipality of North Cowichan said municipal forest reserve access gates are now closed for the summer to reduce the risk of wildfires.

The closure restricts vehicle access to Mount Prevost, Mount Sicker and Grace Road.

The municipality said access roads to Mount Prevost remain open to allow firefighters to reach the west side of the mountain as crews continue responding to a wildfire in the area. The public is asked to stay away from the area.

RELATED: Mount Prevost wildfire being held at 2.23 hectares : My Cowichan Valley Now

Non-motorized access is not affected, so hiking, cycling and horseback riding are still permitted.

In a statement, the municipality said the gates typically reopen in the fall after rain returns and the wildfire risk has decreased.

The closure takes effect July 9.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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