u/RaptorReverend

Hi all,

I have recently moved to Vancouver area from Ontario and need help understanding the legality of crown land camping, particularly along the coast.

This is more of a paddling question but would still apply to hiking as well. Let me know if there is a better place to post.

I am using iHunter BC and BC Assessment.ca to identify crown land the best I can. For example, I am interested in doing some kayaking out of Earl's Cove, possibly camping on Nelson Island or surrounding shorelines. Is there any reason I cannot just pitch a tent on an open swath of shore? I am not against using established sites, but sometimes they are far apart and do not fit my itinerary well. In Ontario I would frequently do this on the Great Lakes.

Thanks in advance,

Cheers!