CVRD

Electoral Area H - North Oyster/Diamond Advisory Planning Commission Meeting
2026-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Rd, Ladysmith
Contact: planyourcowichan@cvrd.bc.ca

POSTPONED - All Electoral Areas Advisory Planning Commission Meeting
2026-03-31 17:00 - 19:00
POSTPONED until after the Electoral Area Services Committee has finished with its review of the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw
Electronically via MS Teams
Re: Introduction of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw
for more information: https://www.planyourcowichan.ca/zoning-bylaw-project
contact: zoning@cvrd.bc.ca

Spring & Summer 2026 Recreation Guide Release
2026-04-01
Our Spring & Summer Recreation Guide will be available starting April 1. This guide covers programs running from May to August 2026.
Pick up a copy at your local recreation centre, or click here to view the guide after the release date.
Program registration for all centres opens Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Electoral Area Services Committee
2026-04-01 09:30 | CVRD – 175 Ingram St., 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Special Electoral Area Services Committee
2026-04-01 13:00 | CVRD – 175 Ingram St., 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Registration Day for Spring & Summer 2026 Recreation Programs
2026-04-07
Registration for our Spring & Summer recreation programs opens for all centres at 9:00 AM.
Register in person, online, or by calling us:

Cowichan Community Centre
250.748.7529

Cowichan Lake Recreation
250.749.6742

Kerry Park Recreation Centre
250.743.5922

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
250.743.1433

Committee of the Whole
2026-04-08 09:30 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Maple Bay Rowing Club Annual Junior Regatta
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 | Art Mann Park, 5990 Indian Rd, Duncan, BC, Canada
This is an exciting two day event where youth rowers from Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland schools and rowing clubs come together to race on Quamichan Lake. This is a sanctioned regatta, hosted by the Maple Bay Rowing Club, where the competitors, aged 12-18, race down a 2 km course in rowing sculls with 1, 2, 4 or 8 rowers. There will be national team rowers in attendance to present awards and some may join the competition on the race course!

Public Information Meeting - Saltair & Diamond Local Area Plans
2026-04-13 17:00 - 19:00
Diamond Hall, 4962 Christie Rd
This meeting focuses on Saltair & Diamond Draft Local Area Plans, (Electoral Areas G & H) Bylaw No. 4705.
Contact: planyourcowichan@cvrd.bc.ca

Public Information Meeting - Cowichan Bay & Eagle Heights/Koksilah Village Local Area Plans
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
Oceanfront Suites, 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd
This meeting focuses on Cowichan Bay & Eagle Heights/Koksilah Village draft Local Area Plans, (Electoral Areas D & E) Bylaw No. 4705.
Contact: planyourcowichan@cvrd.bc.ca

Electoral Area Services Committee
2026-04-15 09:30 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Special Electoral Area Services Committee
2026-04-15 13:00 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Public Information Meeting - Mill Bay/Shawnigan Lake/Cobble Hill Local Area Plans
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00
Cobble Hill Farmer’s Institute, 3550 Watson Ave
This meeting focuses on Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, and Cobble Hill draft Local Area Plans, (Electoral Areas A, B, & C) Bylaw No. 4705.
Contact: planyourcowichan@cvrd.bc.ca

Holland Creek Park Public Showcase – Fuel Mitigation Project
2026-04-17 13:00 - 15:00
Join the FireSmart Team on April 17th from 1–3 PM at the Mackie Rd Trailhead in Ladysmith for a guided walk through Holland Creek Park!
This public showcase highlights the recent fuel mitigation work completed in the area, helping to reduce wildfire risk and support long-term forest health. FireSmart staff will be on site to lead tours, answer questions, and share insights into the work. Come see the changes firsthand and learn how these efforts help protect our community.

Regular Board
2026-04-22 09:30 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING RE: RZ24A02 (HANDY RD)
2026-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Kerry Park Recreation Centre
The applicant for Rezoning Application No. RZ24A02 will host a Public Information Meeting.
Presentations at 5:00 p.m. followed by a question-and-answer period, repeated at 7:00 p.m.
More information: https://cvrd.ca/planning-and-development/development-and-zoning/public-hearings-and-notices-of-intent/

BC Youth Week
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-07
Join CVRD Recreation in celebrating BC Youth Week, a provincial celebration of youth, held annually from May 1 – 7. This week of fun-filled interaction and celebration is intended to build a strong connection between youth and their communities.
CVRD Recreation Facilities will be celebrating BC Youth Week by offering a week full of FREE activities in collaboration with our Community Partners.
More details about all the activities can be found on our Special Events Pages:
Cowichan Community Centre
Cowichan Lake Recreation
Kerry Park Recreation Centre
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre

Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6B1
Join us at the Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo. This fun, free family event brings together emergency response organizations and showcases emergency preparedness. Enjoy content presentations, live demonstrations, and food trucks, and also get tips on how to make an emergency preparedness plan!

Electoral Area Services Committee Meeting
2026-05-06 09:30 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Accessibility Advisory Committee
2026-05-06 13:30 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

POSTPONED - CVRD Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House
2026-05-06 15:30 - 18:30 | Saltair Community Centre Gymnasium, 3850 South Oyster School Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
The Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House events have been postponed. We’re happy to offer future public engagement once determined.
The CVRD invites residents to attend upcoming public engagement on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (CZB). Open Houses will be held across the region in May, 2026. Please join us to:

Learn about how the CZB implements the Official Community Plan (OCP)
Explore what the CZB means for land use development
Ask your questions about the CZB and speak to CVRD planning staff
Share feedback to help inform the draft CZB

In-Person Open House between 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saltair Community Centre Gymnasium
3850 South Oyster School Road,Ladysmith

POSTPONED - CVRD Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House
2026-05-08 15:30 - 18:30 | Kerry Park Community Centre Denis McLean Room
The Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House events have been postponed. We’re happy to offer future public engagement once determined.
The CVRD invites residents to attend upcoming public engagement on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (CZB). Open Houses will be held across the region in May, 2026. Please join us to:

Learn about how the CZB implements the Official Community Plan (OCP)
Explore what the CZB means for land use development
Ask your questions about the CZB and speak to CVRD planning staff
Share feedback to help inform the draft CZB

In-Person Open House between 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Kerry Park Community Centre Denis McLean Room
1035 Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay

POSTPONED - CVRD Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House
2026-05-11 15:30 - 18:30 | The HUB at Cowichan Station Gymnasium
The Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House events have been postponed. We’re happy to offer future public engagement once determined.
The CVRD invites residents to attend upcoming public engagement on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (CZB). Open Houses will be held across the region in May, 2026. Please join us to:

Learn about how the CZB implements the Official Community Plan (OCP)
Explore what the CZB means for land use development
Ask your questions about the CZB and speak to CVRD planning staff
Share feedback to help inform the draft CZB

In-Person Open House between 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The HUB at Cowichan Station Gymnasium
2375 Koksilah Road, Duncan

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2026-05-13 09:30 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Special Hospital Board
2026-05-13 13:30 - 14:00 | CVRD Board Room, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, Canada

Special Board
2026-05-13 14:00 - 14:30

POSTPONED - CVRD Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House
2026-05-13 15:30 - 18:30 | Cowichan Lake Recreation
The Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House events have been postponed. We’re happy to offer future public engagement once determined.
The CVRD invites residents to attend upcoming public engagement on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (CZB). Open Houses will be held across the region in May, 2026. Please join us to:

Learn about how the CZB implements the Official Community Plan (OCP)
Explore what the CZB means for land use development
Ask your questions about the CZB and speak to CVRD planning staff
Share feedback to help inform the draft CZB

In-Person Open House between 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre Curling Lounge
311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan

Cowichan Core Recreation Commission (CCRC)
2026-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Cowichan Community Centre

POSTPONED - CVRD Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House
2026-05-14 15:30 - 18:30 | Cowichan Community Centre
The Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Open House events have been postponed. We’re happy to offer future public engagement once determined.
The CVRD invites residents to attend upcoming public engagement on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (CZB). Open Houses will be held across the region in May, 2026. Please join us to:

Learn about how the CZB implements the Official Community Plan (OCP)
Explore what the CZB means for land use development
Ask your questions about the CZB and speak to CVRD planning staff
Share feedback to help inform the draft CZB

In-Person Open House between 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Cowichan Community Centre Heritage Hall
2687 James Street, Duncan

Public Information Meeting - Honeymoon Bay/Mesachie Lake/Paldi & Youbou/Meade Creek Local Area Plans
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00
Cowichan Lake Recreation, 311 South Shore Rd
This meeting focuses on Honeymoon Bay/Mesachie Lake/Paldi & Youbou/Meade Creek draft Local Area Plans, (Electoral Area F & I) Bylaw No. 4705.
Contact: planyourcowichan@cvrd.bc.ca
