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Visitor Health and Safety Information

Campfire Safety

View the campfire safety information page

Wildlife Safety

View the wildlife safety information page

Public Health Risks

Camping Safety – Be in the know about Carbon Monoxide

West Nile Virus – Questions and Answers

Cryptococcal Disease – Public Health Advisory on Vancouver Island [pdf]

BC HealthFiles for information on health and safety:
  • Beaver Fever
  • Blue-Green Algae
  • General Health Advice for Travellers
  • Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
  • Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
  • Sun Safety for Children
  • Swimmer’s Itch
  • How to Disinfect Drinking Water

Trip Planning and Preparedness

  • Trip Safety and Planning
  • Additional Emergency Preparedness Information
  • Avalanches - Canadian Avalanche Association
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