Mosaic Celebrates Grand Opening of Fourteenth Campground at Loon Lake on its Private Managed Forest Lands
Nanaimo, BC — Mosaic Forest Management is announcing the grand opening of its newest campground, located at Loon Lake on Vancouver Island. The campground is the fourteenth addition to Mosaic’s network of not-for-profit campsites on Vancouver Island. It offers breathtaking views of Mount Arrowsmith on a stocked fishing lake located just 10 minutes east of Port Alberni.
“Campgrounds provide wonderful recreation opportunities, and I’m proud of the partnership with the Hupačasath First Nation for helping us realize this vision,” said Jeff Zweig, President & CEO of Mosaic. “We know there is great demand for safe access to the backcountry on Vancouver Island, especially during the summer months. This investment is an important part of Mosaic’s focus on working with communities to expand recreation opportunities in and around our working forest.”
Named by the Hupačasath First Nation, the new campground called "ʕaʔuk ʔaama k̓anis" (ah-uk aah-ma ka-niss), means 'lake loon camp and rest area' in the Hupačasath First Nation language. The campground is a shining example of the success of the formal working relationship Mosaic and the Hupačasath First Nation share to work jointly on business, cultural and sustainability initiatives within Hupačasath Territory.
“As more people visit Hupacasath ha’houlthee, we are excited to partner with Mosaic on this new campground to provide more places to camp,” said Elected Chief Councillor Brandy Lauder. “ʕaʔuk ʔaama k̓anis/Loon Lake enhancements will better meet the needs of people wanting to access and connect with nature.”
Visitors to Mosaic's fourteen campsites on Vancouver Island this summer are invited to submit their favourite images of BC's beautiful west coast to Mosaic's campsite contest for a chance to win one of three 7-day camping passes valid at any Mosaic-managed campsite. The contest opens on May 19 and ends on September 6, 2022. Mosaic’s staff chooses two winners, and one is chosen by the public through online voting for the People’s Choice Award. To enter, visit MosaicForests.com/contest.
For information on Mosaic’s fourteen not-for-profit campsites on Vancouver Island, visit MosaicForests.com/camping.
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About Mosaic Forest Management Corp.
Mosaic Forest Management Corporation is in the business of sustainable forest stewardship, managing private timberlands and public forest tenures in Coastal British Columbia for more than a century. Mosaic employs several thousand people directly and indirectly, and is strongly committed to achieving positive economic, social and sustainability outcomes from the working forest. For more information, visit MosaicForests.com.
About Hupačasath First Nation
The Hupacasath First Nation is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Hupačasath territorial rights are held by a ranked group of ha-wił (high ranking chiefs), and a single encompassing primary Hupačasath hahouthlee (territory) that covers the entire Alberni Valley. For thousands of years their people have occupied and been stewards of these lands. For more information please visit: hupacasath.ca.
Media Inquiries
Mosaic Forest Management
Karin Doherty, Director, Government Relations & Communications
Media@MosaicForests.com
Hupačasath First Nation
Jolleen Dick, Councillor
250-731-9876
Jolleen@Hupacasath.ca