The Gulf Islands are unique and it is important that the people administering this Park live on the Gulf Islands and among its people. The risk of fires on the Gulf Islands if very high.
More tourists increase the risk of fire.
The Gulf Islands relies on Volunteer Fire Departments. Assuming the National Parks visitors will increase fires, and fire risk, will Parks Canada contribute to volunteer fire departments. Local community parks are likely to be used more heavily by tourists coming to the national park, meaning increased damage and maintenance costs. The boating traffic to the various National Park sites is likely to increase. The Coastguard is already over-extended.