1. Open the About CVRD page
  2. Our Regional District
  3. Our Board
  4. Our Organization
  5. Agendas / Minutes / Video
  6. Bid Opportunities
  7. 2023 Annual Report
  8. Meeting Calendar
  9. Public Notices
  10. 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey
  11. Corporate Strategic Plan
  1. Open the Our Regional District page
  2. Our Communities
  1. Open the Our Board page
  2. Board of Directors
  3. Electoral Areas & Municipalities
  1. Open the Board of Directors page
  2. Chair Kate Segall
  1. Open the Electoral Areas & Municipalities page
  2. Area A
  3. Area B
  4. Area C
  5. Area D
  6. Area E
  7. Area F
  8. Area G
  9. Area H
  10. Area I
  11. City of Duncan
  12. District of North Cowichan
  13. Town of Ladysmith
  14. Town of Lake Cowichan
  1. Open the Our Organization page
  2. Office of the CAO
  3. Community Services
  4. Corporate Services
  5. Operations
  6. Land Use Services
  7. Strategic Services
  1. Open the Community Services page
  2. ONLINE REGISTRATION
  3. View Facility Availability
  4. Arts & Culture
  5. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
  6. Cowichan Lake Recreation
  7. Island Savings Centre
  8. South Cowichan Recreation - Kerry Park
  9. South Cowichan Recreation - Shawnigan Lake
  10. Facility & Transit
  1. Open the Corporate Services page
  2. Finance
  3. Human Resources
  4. Information Technology
  5. Legislative Services
  1. Open the Operations page
  2. Energy Management
  3. Garbage & Recycling
  4. Water & Sewer Systems
  5. Burning - Know the Rules
  1. Open the Land Use Services page
  2. Community Planning
  3. Development Services
  4. Economic Development
  5. Inspection & Enforcement
  6. Parks & Trails
  7. Planning - Strategic Initiatives
  1. Open the Agendas / Minutes / Video page
  2. Advisory Parks Commissions
  3. Advisory Planning Commissions
  4. Meeting Procedures
  1. Open the Parks & Recreation page
  2. About Parks & Trails
  3. Community Parks
  4. Cowichan Lake Recreation
  5. Cowichan Sports Tourism
  6. Cowichan Community Centre
  7. Kerry Park Recreation Centre
  8. Physical Literacy
  9. Regional Parks
  10. Regional Recreation Planning
  11. Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
  12. Sports Scholarship
  13. Adventure Calendar
  14. Cowichan Region Childcare Plan
  15. Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits
  1. Open the About Parks & Trails page
  2. About Parks & Trails
  3. Parks Advisory Commissions
  4. Community Parks
  5. Cowichan Valley Trail
  6. Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits
  7. Parks and Trails Master Plans
  8. Parks Construction Projects
  9. Park Planning Projects
  10. Regional Parks
  11. Volunteering
  1. Open the Parks Advisory Commissions page
  2. Commission Minutes
  3. Electoral Area A Parks Commission
  4. Electoral Area B Parks Commission
  5. Electoral Area C Parks Commission
  6. Electoral Area D Parks Commission
  7. Electoral Area E Parks Commission
  8. Electoral Area F Parks Commission
  9. Electoral Area G Parks Commission
  10. Electoral Area H Parks Commission
  11. Electoral Area I Parks Commission
  12. South Cowichan Parks Commission
  1. Open the Cowichan Valley Trail page
  2. Cowichan Valley Trail - Trail Etiquette
  1. Open the Parks and Trails Master Plans page
  2. Community Parks and Trails Master Plans
  3. Regional Parks and Trails Master Plan
  1. Open the Community Parks page
  2. By Activity
  3. By Location
  4. Cobble Hill Village Parks
  5. Cowichan Bay Public Waterfront
  6. Mill Bay Village Parks
  7. Shawnigan Village Parks
  8. Community Parks A - E
  9. Community Parks F - K
  10. Community Parks L - M
  11. Community Parks N - Y
  1. Open the By Activity page
  2. Parks with Beach Activities
  3. Boat Launches
  4. Group Picnic Shelters
  5. Hiking/Walking Trails and Multi-use Trails
  6. Multi-use Courts & Tennis Courts
  7. Off Leash Dog Parks
  8. Playgrounds
  9. Swimming
  1. Open the By Location page
  2. Parks in Cowichan South
  3. Parks in Cowichan West
  4. Parks in Cowichan North
  5. Parks in Cowichan East
  1. Open the Cowichan Lake Recreation page
  2. About Us
  3. Contact Us
  4. Events
  5. Facility & Equipment Rentals
  6. Food & Beverage
  7. Forms
  8. Recreation Program Information
  9. Schedules
  10. Subsidy Information
  11. Youbou Community Bowling Alley
  1. Open the Facility & Equipment Rentals page
  2. Arena Complex
  3. Ball Fields
  4. Community Halls
  5. Birthday Parties
  1. Open the Recreation Program Information page
  2. Early Years Programs
  3. Children & Youth Programs
  4. Retreads Hiking
  5. Curling
  6. Swim Lessons
  7. Summer Camps
  1. Open the Schedules page
  2. Arena
  3. Pickleball
  4. Fitness Centre
  1. Open the Youbou Community Bowling Alley page
  2. Becoming a Pinsetter / Bowling Alley Relief
  1. Open the Cowichan Sports Tourism page
  2. About the Cowichan Region
  3. Sport and Recreation Fair
  4. Facilities and Venues
  5. Planning and Resources
  1. Open the About the Cowichan Region page
  2. Cowichan Communities
  3. Find Accommodations and Restaurants
  4. Find Things To Do
  5. Find Transportation
  1. Open the Facilities and Venues page
  2. Aquatic Centres
  3. Adventure and Specialty Sports
  4. Arenas
  5. Ball Fields
  6. Courts
  7. Curling Rinks
  8. Golf
  9. Indoor Sports
  10. Sports Facilities Specifications
  11. Sports Fields
  12. Sports Organizations
  13. Track and Field
  1. Open the Planning and Resources page
  2. Promote Your Sports Event
  3. Resources and Community Links
  4. Sport Event Equipment Loans
  5. Sport Event Grants
  1. Open the Cowichan Community Centre page
  2. About Us
  3. Contact Us
  4. Arts & Culture
  5. Facility Rentals
  6. Forms
  7. Hospitality Services
  8. Program Proposals
  9. Recreation Programs
  10. Schedules
  11. Special Events
  12. Special Occasions
  13. Subsidy Information
  1. Open the About Us page
  2. About Us
  3. Cowichan Core Recreation Commission (CCRC)
  1. Open the Facility Rentals page
  2. Event Services and Equipment Rentals
  3. Facility Rentals
  4. Facility Rental Rates
  1. Open the Forms page
  2. Contact / Information Request
  3. CV Performing Arts Foundation Application
  4. KidSport Application
  5. Photo Consent
  6. Program Registration Form
  7. Program Proposal
  8. Recreation Access Program
  9. Walk Home Waiver
  10. Feedback Form
  1. Open the Recreation Programs page
  2. Program Registration
  3. Recreation Programs
  4. Summer Camps
  1. Open the Schedules page
  2. Summer Arena
  3. Arena
  4. Drop-in Sports
  1. Open the Special Events page
  2. Christmas Chaos
  1. Open the Special Occasions page
  2. Birthday Parties
  3. Event Services and Equipment Rentals
  1. Open the Kerry Park Recreation Centre page
  2. About Us
  3. Apply for a Job
  4. Arena Schedule
  5. Catering Services
  6. Contact Us
  7. Facility Rentals
  8. Forms
  9. Recreation Programs
  10. Special Events
  11. Subsidy Information
  1. Open the About Us page
  2. Water Reports
  1. Open the Catering Services page
  2. Banquet & Catering Menu
  1. Open the Facility Rentals page
  2. Facility Use Request Form
  3. Facility Rates
  4. Ice Arena
  5. Curling Rink
  6. Denis McLean Room
  7. Lounge
  8. Sports Field Complex
  9. Mill Bay Community Hall
  10. South Cowichan Outdoor Pickleball Complex
  1. Open the Forms page
  2. Kerry Park Youth Soccer Registration Form
  3. Parks Programs Registration Form
  4. RecCowichan Form for Day Camps
  5. South Cowichan Youth Softball Registration Form
  6. Facility Use Request Form
  7. Feedback Form
  1. Open the Recreation Programs page
  2. Online Registration
  3. Program Guidelines
  4. Program Proposals
  5. Youth Soccer League
  6. South Cowichan Youth Softball
  1. Open the Special Events page
  2. Movies in the Park
  1. Open the Regional Parks page
  2. By Activity
  3. Community Parks
  1. Open the Regional Recreation Planning page
  2. FAQ
  1. Open the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre page
  2. About Us
  3. Apply for a Job
  4. Contact Us
  5. Facility Rentals
  6. Forms
  7. Licensed Childcare
  8. Program Proposals
  9. Recreation Programs
  10. Special Events
  11. Special Occasions
  12. Subsidy Information
  1. Open the About Us page
  2. Staff Directory
  3. Volunteer Opportunities
  1. Open the Facility Rentals page
  2. Dance Studio
  3. Facility Rates
  4. Gymnasium
  5. Kitchen
  6. Lounge (Round Room)
  7. Multi-Purpose Room
  1. Open the Forms page
  2. Bouldering Waiver
  3. Gymnastics Registration Form
  4. RecCowichan Form for Full Day Camps
  5. Feedback Form
  6. Facility Use Request Form
  1. Open the Licensed Childcare page
  2. Group Care
  3. Licensed Preschool
  4. Out-of-School Care
  5. Summer Camp
  1. Open the Recreation Programs page
  2. Online Registration
  1. Open the Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits page
  2. Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits
  3. Picnic Shelter Reservations
  4. Picnic Shelters (First-Come, First-Served)
  5. Group Park Use (Notification)
  6. Schools and Youth Groups in CVRD Parks & Trails 
  7. Special Events & Special Use Permits
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  9. About Parks & Trails
  1. Open the Services page
  2. Air Quality
  3. Active Transportation
  4. Arts & Culture
  5. Building Inspection
  6. Bylaws
  7. Bylaw Enforcement
  8. Planning & Development
  9. Economic Development
  10. Employment
  11. Emergency Management Cowichan
  12. Environment
  13. Finance
  14. Fire Services
  15. Garbage & Recycling
  16. Natural Hazards
  17. Legislative Services
  18. Maps & GIS
  19. News
  20. Procurement
  21. Communications & Engagement
  22. Tourism Cowichan
  23. Transit
  24. Utility Services
  1. Open the Air Quality page
  2. Air
  3. Burning & Air Quality
  1. Open the Air page
  2. Overview
  3. The Air Quality Problem
  4. Airshed Protection
  5. Clear the Air Cowichan
  1. Open the Burning & Air Quality page
  2. CVRD Airshed Protection Strategy
  3. Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program
  4. Alternatives to Open Burning
  5. Know the Rules
  1. Open the Arts & Culture page
  2. Arts & Culture Grants
  3. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
  4. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Events Calendar
  5. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Rental Information
  6. Resources
  1. Open the Building Inspection page
  2. Applying for a Building Permit
  3. Building in the CVRD
  4. Building in the ALR
  5. CVRD Climatic and Seismic Data for Building
  6. Book an Inspection
  7. Building Permit Statistics
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  9. Web Map
  10. Development Services
  11. Realtor Portal
  1. Open the Bylaw Enforcement page
  2. Bylaw Complaints
  3. Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System
  4. Bylaw Enforcement
  5. Camping regulations
  6. Dogs
  7. Fines & Payments
  8. Fireworks Permits & Safety
  9. Soil
  1. Open the Dogs page
  2. Dog regulation
  1. Open the Planning & Development page
  2. Application Forms
  3. Zoning Bylaws
  4. Official Community Plan for the Electoral Areas
  5. Active Development Applications
  6. Public Hearings & Information Meetings
  7. New Provincial Short-Term Rental Legislation (Bill 35)
  8. New Provincial Housing Regulations (Bill 44)
  9. Advisory Planning Commissions
  10. History & Heritage
  11. Housing Matters
  12. Community Design Projects
  13. Frequently Asked Questions
  14. Realtor Portal
  15. Building Inspections
  16. Planning - Strategic Initiatives
  1. Open the Official Community Plan for the Electoral Areas page
  2. Technical Reports
  1. Open the History & Heritage page
  2. Community Heritage Register & Candidates
  3. Nominations
  1. Open the Housing Matters page
  2. Housing Needs Assessment
  1. Open the Environment page
  2. Climate Change
  3. Liquid Waste Management Planning
  4. Low Impact Development
  5. Our Natural Environment
  6. Water Management Plans
  7. Drinking Water and Watershed Protection
  1. Open the Climate Change page
  2. Climate Adaptation
  3. Climate Mitigation
  4. Climate Risks
  5. New Normal Cowichan
  6. Sea Level Rise
  1. Open the Liquid Waste Management Planning page
  2. Septic Savvy
  3. South Sector Liquid Waste Management Planning
  4. Central Sector Liquid Waste Management Plan
  1. Open the Low Impact Development page
  2. Burn it Smart
  3. Develop with Care
  4. Green Shores
  5. Land Clearing Management
  6. Water Balance Express
  1. Open the Our Natural Environment page
  2. Ecosystems
  3. Watersheds
  1. Open the Finance page
  2. 2025 Budget
  3. 2025 Budget Calendar
  4. 2024 Budget Virtual Public Meetings
  5. 2025 - 2029 Five Year Financial Plan
  6. 2025 Parcel Taxes
  7. 2025 Property Tax Inserts
  8. Asset Management
  9. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form
  10. Financial Statements
  11. Grants Provided
  12. Statements of Financial Information (SOFI)
  13. Utility Bill Payment
  14. Accounts Payable Invoice Submission
  1. Open the 2025 Property Tax Inserts page
  2. Area A - Mill Bay/Malahat
  3. Area B - Shawnigan Lake
  4. Area C - Cobble Hill
  5. Area D - Cowichan Bay
  6. Area E - Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora
  7. Area F - Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls
  8. Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands
  9. Area H - North Oyster/Diamond
  10. Area I - Youbou/Meade Creek
  11. City of Duncan
  12. District of North Cowichan
  13. Town of Ladysmith
  14. Town of Lake Cowichan
  1. Open the Garbage & Recycling page
  2. Recycling Centre Locations, Hours, Accepted Materials, and Fees
  3. Cowichan Recyclopedia
  4. Curbside Collection Overview
  5. Green Organics Tote
  6. Blue Recyclables Tote
  7. Yellow Glass Bin
  8. Black Garbage Tote
  9. Construction and Demolition Waste
  10. Illegal Dumping
  11. Waste Management Education
  12. Household Hazardous Waste
  13. Community Event Tote Program
  14. Solid Waste Management Plan
  15. Facility Licencing
  16. Regional Waste Data
  1. Open the Curbside Collection Overview page
  2. Collection Schedules
  1. Open the Blue Recyclables Tote page
  2. Flexible Plastic Packaging
  1. Open the Natural Hazards page
  2. Debris Flow/Landslides
  3. Drought
  4. Earthquakes
  5. Flooding
  6. Risk Assessment Reports
  7. Sea Level Rise
  8. Wildfires
  9. Windstorms
  1. Open the Drought page
  2. Agri-Drought
  3. Fire Smart
  4. New Normal Cowichan
  5. Regional Water Use
  6. Water Restrictions
  1. Open the Legislative Services page
  2. Bylaws
  3. Committees & Commissions
  4. Delegation Requests
  5. Documents Readily Available to the Public
  6. Freedom of Information
  7. Voter Approval
  8. Policies
  9. Elections / Referenda
  1. Open the Committees & Commissions page
  2. Commissions
  3. Select Committees
  4. Standing Committees
  1. Open the Voter Approval page
  2. *Shawnigan Village Water System Alternative Approval Process
  1. Open the Maps & GIS page
  2. Addressing
  3. GIS Downloads
  1. Open the GIS Downloads page
  2. Studies and Assessments Data
  1. Open the News page
  2. Living in the CVRD
  1. Open the Communications & Engagement page
  2. Plan Your Cowichan User Guide
  1. Open the Tourism Cowichan page
  2. About Cowichan
  3. Accommodation
  4. Boating and Marinas
  5. Contact Us
  6. Dine Out
  7. Events Calendar
  8. Getting Here
  9. Order the Official Cowichan Vacation Guide
  10. Stakeholder Information
  11. Things To Do
  12. Wine and Culinary
  1. Open the About Cowichan page
  2. Communities
  1. Open the Accommodation page
  2. Chemainus
  3. Cobble Hill
  4. Cowichan Bay
  5. Cowichan Lake area
  6. Crofton
  7. Duncan
  8. Ladysmith
  9. Malahat
  10. Mill Bay
  11. Shawnigan Lake
  1. Open the Dine Out page
  2. Chemainus
  3. Cobble Hill
  4. Cowichan Bay
  5. Cowichan Lake
  6. Crofton, Maple Bay, Genoa Bay
  7. Duncan
  8. Ladysmith
  9. Malahat and Mill Bay
  10. Shawnigan Lake
  1. Open the Getting Here page
  2. Marinas
  1. Open the Stakeholder Information page
  2. Submit an Event
  3. Tourism Resources
  4. Marketing Opportunities
  5. Sustainable Tourism
  1. Open the Things To Do page
  2. Art Galleries
  3. Attractions
  4. Cycling Areas
  5. Golf Courses
  6. Outfitters and Tour Operators
  7. Museums
  8. Hiking
  9. Parks
  10. Beaches
  11. Theatres
  1. Open the Wine and Culinary page
  2. Wineries
  3. Agri Tourism Operators
  4. Wine and Culinary Festival
  1. Open the Transit page
  2. Contact Us
  3. Frequently Asked Questions
  4. Transit Benefits and Promotions
  5. Winter Route Alterations
  6. Special Events and Service Changes
  1. Open the Utility Services page
  2. Sewer Systems
  3. Water Systems
  1. Open the Sewer Systems page
  2. Arbutus Mountain Estates Sanitary Sewer System
  3. Arbutus Ridge Sanitary Sewer System
  4. Bald Mountain Sanitary Sewer System
  5. Brulette Place Sanitary Sewer System
  6. Cobble Hill Village Sanitary Sewer System
  7. Cowichan Bay Sanitary Sewer System
  8. Eagle Heights Sanitary Sewer System
  9. Kerry Village Sanitary Sewer System
  10. Lambourn Estates Sanitary Sewer System
  11. Malahat Sewer
  12. Maple Hills Sanitary Sewer System
  13. Mesachie Lake Sanitary Sewer System
  14. Mill Springs Sanitary Sewer System
  15. Shawnigan Beach Estates Sanitary Sewer System
  16. Sentinel Ridge Sanitary Sewer System
  17. Youbou Sanitary Sewer System
  1. Open the Water Systems page
  2. Arbutus Mountain Estates Water System
  3. Arbutus Ridge Water System
  4. Bald Mountain Water System
  5. Burnum Water System
  6. Carlton Water System
  7. Cherry Point Water System
  8. Dogwood Ridge Water System
  9. Douglas Hill Water System
  10. Fern Ridge Water System
  11. Honeymoon Bay Water System
  12. Kerry Village
  13. Lambourn Estates
  14. Malahat Water
  15. Mesachie Lake
  16. Saltair Water System
  17. Satellite Park
  18. Shawnigan Lake North
  19. Shellwood
  20. Woodley Range
  21. Youbou
  22. Shell Beach Water System
  23. Shawnigan Village Water System
  1. Open the I Want To... page
  2. Add My E-mail Address
  3. Appear as a Delegation
  4. Apply for a Building Permit
  5. Apply for a Job
  6. Find Information About Grants Provided
  7. Bid Opportunities
  8. Change my billing information
  9. Change My Mailing Address
  10. Comment
  11. Contact a Bylaw Officer
  12. Contact Road Maintenance
  13. Contact the CVRD
  14. Get to the Kinsol Trestle
  15. Get Transit Information
  16. Know My Watering Restrictions
  17. Pay My Bill
  18. Pay My Property Tax
  19. Prepare for a Disaster
  20. Recycle
  21. Report an Accessibility Issue
  22. Report a Sewer or Water Concern
  23. Set Up EFT
  24. Submit an invoice via email
  25. Submit a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request
  26. View Burning Regulations
  27. View a Curbside Calendar
  28. View Site Privacy Policy
  29. View Agendas, Minutes & Video