Motor Vehicle Prohibitions - Region 1

Last updated on March 4, 2024

Ensure you have reviewed the information on the Motor Vehicle Prohibitions page before using these maps.

The following georeferenced pdf maps represent areas where motor vehicles are prohibited or restricted.

These maps are intended for general information purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between these maps and the Regulations, the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulations are the final authority. Regulations are subject to change from time to time, and it is the responsibility of an individual to be informed of the current Regulations.


Closure area maps

See the table below to find downloadable georeferenced and printable PDF maps for Region 1 Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (MVCAs) and Motor Vehicle Hunting Closed Areas (MVHCAs). Use the arrows on the top row of the table to sort each column numerically or alphabetically to find your area of interest.

Georeferenced and printable PDF maps for Region 1 Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (MVCAs) and Motor Vehicle Hunting Closed Areas (MVHCAs) by Management Unit.
Management Unit Closure Type Downloadable Georeferenced and Printable PDF Maps
1-04 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Cowichan Estuary Conservation Area (PDF, 618KB)
1-04 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Somenos Marsh Conservation Area (PDF, 784KB)
1-05 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area (PDF, 865KB)
1-05 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Dudley Marsh Conservation Area (PDF, 468KB)
1-05 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Green Mountain Wildlife Management Area (PDF, 1.4MB)
1-05 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Nanaimo River Estuary Conservation Area (PDF, 924KB)
1-05 Areas Closed to ATVs, Electric Bicycles and Snowmobiles South Nanaimo River (PDF, 4.6MB)
1-06 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Coal Creek and Fanny Bay Conservation Area (PDF, 914KB)
1-06 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Lazo Marsh-North East Comox Wildlife Management Area (PDF, 677KB)
1-06 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Millard Creek Conservation Area (PDF, 536KB)
1-06 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Parksville-Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area (PDF, 3.5MB)
1-06 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Willow Creek Conservation Area (PDF, 606KB)
1-08 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Area (PDF, 2.5MB)
1-10 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Salmon River Estuary Conservation Area (PDF, 907KB)
1-13 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Cluxewe Wildlife Management Area (PDF, 810KB)
1-13 Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles Quatse Estuary Wildlife Management Area (PDF, 1MB)