One of the biggest challenges on Vancouver Island is the legacy of the E & N Land Grant.  To make a long story very very short – The green area of the map shows what is now corporate owned land.  This presents major challenges when it comes to conservation and island life in general.

For more information click on the following links:

• Crown Land Grants – A History of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Land Grants, The Railway Belt, The Peace River Block
• History of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Land Grant.  Context for Land Use today on South Eastern Vancouver Island. O.R. Traverse, RPF
• The Great Land Grab in Hul’qumi’num Territory

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Hamilton Marsh is located just 5 minutes from Qualicum Beach!