An interesting Document on a land title search. As of 1989, David Spector states” It is unlikely that further land title research will determine whether the Province of BC or the Federal Government possesses a clear title to Trial Island. A legal opinion is perhaps needed.
Ed note: The Ecological reserve was established in 1990, so it must have been assumed to be crown land by then.
See the complete 7 page PDF here: 1989 Trial Island Land Status Report