This page lists management planning projects that are happening in the West Coast region. To learn more about what management planning is and how it works, visit the management planning process page.
Tahsish Kwois Park and Tahsish Kwois Ecological Reserve
We are developing a management plan for Tahsish Kwois Park and Tahsish River Ecological Reserve.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (in progress)
Stage 2: Draft management plan
Stage 3: Public review and comment
Stage 4: Finalize management plan
Contact
Hayley Datoo
Regional Planner, BC Parks
1812 Miracle Beach Drive, Black Creek, BC V9J 1K1
Hayley.Datoo@gov.bc.ca
250-337-2415
Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Park
We are developing a management plan for Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Park.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
Stage 2: Draft management plan (complete)
The initial public input period closed on September 15, 2014. An overview of the questionnaire results and a compilation of all the responses are available on the CVRD Mount Geoffrey Planning website.
A public open house to review initial draft direction for management plan development was completed June 13, 2015. A summary of the feedback received at the open house and in the subsequent comment period (closed August 31, 2015) is available on the CVRD Mount Geoffrey Planning website.
Stage 3: Public review and comment (complete)
Stage 4: Finalize management plan (in progress)
Contact
Hayley Datoo
Regional Planner, BC Parks
1812 Miracle Beach Drive, Black Creek, BC V9J 1K1
Hayley.Datoo@gov.bc.ca
250-337-2415
Tribune Bay Park
We are developing a management plan for the most recent addition to Tribune Bay Park.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
The initial public comment period is closed. The input received through the public engagement process will be considered along with feedback from Indigenous Nations and stakeholders and information from archaeological and ecological reports as BC Parks prepares draft management guidance for the two additional properties.
Tribune Bay addition public input report [PDF]
Stage 2: Draft management plan (in progress)
Tribune Bay addition proposed management approaches by theme [PDF]
Stage 3: Public review and comment
Stage 4: Finalize management plan
Background
Tribune Bay parcel acquisition map [PDF]
1987 Fillongley, Tribune Bay, Helliwell, and Sandy Island Parks master plan [PDF]
In November 2021, the Province completed the purchase of two private properties on Hornby Island adjacent to Tribune Bay Provincial Park. The two properties were purchased with the goal of adding them to the park system to ensure recreational opportunities and other park values are protected in perpetuity.
- Parcel A is the existing private Tribune Bay Campground, 3.25 hectares (8.03 acres) in size, which operated with up to 135 campsites. The campground has been in continuous operation for decades.
- Parcel B is a 6.35 hectare (15.7 acre) forested parcel that borders the existing park, featuring ~142m (465’) of beach frontage.
In addition, BC Parks is considering adding the foreshore (area including the beach and a small marine area) in front of Parcel B to the park. Most of the foreshore in Tribune Bay is already within the park. BC Parks is considering adding this area to protect ecosystem values and to manage use so all visitors and campers can have a safe and enjoyable experience at Tribune Bay.
Adding the existing campground and the adjacent forested parcel to the park will help support and accommodate the growing public pressure for recreation and camping while managing for important values, including local use and nature appreciation.
The campground will not be fully integrated into the BC Parks system until consultation, engagement, planning and designation processes are complete. Tribune Bay Campground was operated by a private campground operator for the 2022 camping season. Please refer to the Tribune Bay Campground website for up-to-date information on the campground and reservations.
Since a management plan already exists for Tribune Bay Park, management guidance will be developed for these two additional properties that is supplemental to the existing plan. The public was invited to provide input into the development of this guidance through a survey offered April 1 to May 8, 2022 as well as via on-island opportunities.
FAQ
Why did the Province buy these lands?
The properties were purchased under BC Parks' recreation expansion mandate with the goal of adding the properties to the park system to ensure recreation opportunities and other park values are protected for future generations.
Acquisition of the existing campground and the adjacent waterfront parcel helps support and accommodate the growing public pressure for recreation and camping while considering and managing for impacts on park values. Specifically, it allows the Province to:
- Preserve and maintain public camping opportunities at the park and to ensure the opportunity is not lost to private development;
- Better manage activities to ensure all visitors and campers can have a safe and enjoyable experience;
- Protect the remaining beachfront on Tribune Bay;
- Secure public access from Shields Road to Tribune Bay beach; and
- Resolve outstanding trespass issues with the forested parcel.
What is the process for designating these lands as provincial park land?
Following First Nations and community consultation, these lands may be recommended for addition to the BC Parks protected areas system.
Lands can be added to an existing park either through amendments to the park’s description in a Schedule of the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act, or through an Order in Council. Amendments to the schedules of the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act requires the approval of the Legislature. An Order in Council requires the approval of the provincial Cabinet.
Will you be developing a new management plan for Tribune Bay Park?
BC Parks is preparing management guidance specifically for the new properties. This high-level management guidance will guide the development and long-term management of the new properties that have been acquired, and will be supplemental to the existing master plan for Tribune Bay Park. The public can provide input into the development of this management guidance through the survey on this page. On-island engagement opportunities are also available.
Do the acquired lands have significant ecological values?
Although these properties were purchased primarily for their recreational value, BC Parks wants to better understand the values of these lands. A full ecological assessment, as well as an archaeological assessment, will be completed prior to initiating any substantial work.
How do I make a reservation for the Tribune Bay Campsite?
BC Parks intends to have the campground continue to operate in a similar manner as previous years during this transition period. A private campground operator has now been secured for the Tribune Bay Campground for the upcoming camping season. Please refer to the Tribune Bay Campground(External link) website for up-to-date information on the campground and reservations. These camping opportunities will not be available through the BC Parks reservation system this year.
Will the beach (foreshore) be part of the park?
Much of the foreshore (approximately the area between the high tide line and low tide line) in Tribune Bay is already within the park. Early feedback suggests that increased clarity is needed on the activities that are allowed on the beach. In order to provide consistent management on the beach to promote a safe and pleasant experience for all park users, BC Parks is considering adding the foreshore in front of Parcel B into the park. BC Parks has initiated conversations with First Nations, community members, and stakeholders regarding this potential foreshore addition. While no decision has been made, the map sketch below indicates the area of foreshore that may be considered as an addition to the park. We welcome your thoughts on this additional protection via the survey or by email.
What are the plans for the forested property (Parcel B) for this year?
While Parcel B is now owned by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, it will not be fully integrated into the park until consultation and planning are complete, and the land has been designated as Park. However, the Ministry does have authority to manage public use. Signage will be added to this area, and regular patrols will be carried out by the campsite contractor and BC Parks staff to ensure any public use of the property is compatible with the protection of park values. The path from Shields Rd to the beach will be available for public use.
What about the local zoning for these two properties?
Provincial activities in Provincial Parks are exempt from local zoning. The Interpretation Act (s.14(2)) exempts the government from any enactment that would restrict the use or development of land, or in the planning, construction, alteration, servicing, maintenance or use of improvements. This applies to government agencies, such as Crown corporations (e.g. BC Housing, BC Transit, BC Hydro, etc.) or contractors working for the government.
Contact
Jennifer Eliason
Senior Planner, BC Parks
Jennifer.Eliason@gov.bc.ca
Maquinna Marine Park
We are developing a management plan for Maquinna Marine Park hot springs.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (in progress)
Stage 2: Draft management plan
Stage 3: Public review and comment
Stage 4: Finalize management plan
Contact
Catherine Jacobsen
Planning Section Head, BC Parks
Catherine.Jacobsen@gov.bc.ca
Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola/Yorke Island Conservancy
We are developing a management plan for Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola / Yorke Island Conservancy.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
Stage 2: Draft management plan (in progress)
Initial public input period closed October 31, 2014.
Stage 3: Public review and comment
Stage 4: Finalize management plan
Contact
Hayley Datoo
Regional Planner, BC Parks
1812 Miracle Beach Drive, Black Creek, BC V9J 1K1
Hayley.Datoo@gov.bc.ca
250-337-2415