Following news that the Town has reached a conditional agreement to purchase the Eaglecrest Golf Course lands, a period of public consultation will now occur to ensure the purchase reflects the values of our community and delivers significant public benefit to current and future generations.

Alongside this engagement, the Town will conduct a professional traffic study and preliminary site planning. After consultations are completed, Council will make a final purchase decision before the November 1, 2025, deadline.

Public Engagement Opportunities

Ongoing

• Meetings with residents’ associations, golf course members, and community groups.

September 9, 2025 – Public Open House

• Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St.
• Presentations at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, followed by Q&A time
• No RSVP is required

Public consultation will be led by MODUS Planning, seeking feedback on:

• Specific concerns or conditions that would affect support for the acquisition.
• Benefits and risks of the proposed acquisition.
• What types of housing are most appropriate in which areas.
• Which community improvements should be prioritized if land sale revenues exceed the purchase price.

October 6, 2025 – Official Public Hearing (subject to Council direction)

• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Council Chambers, 660 Primrose St
• Presentation on proposed land use designations (zoning)
• Public input period, allowing the public to speak to Council regarding the proposal.
• Proposal materials will be available two weeks prior to the Public Hearing, and available online and at Town Hall
• Meeting will be live-streamed and recorded for viewing on the Town’s YouTube channel

For those unable to speak in person at the consultation opportunities, input may be provided to Council by emailing qbtown@qualicumbeach.com.

Background

• Cost: $8.5 million
• Land Area: Approximately 42.5 hectares (105 acres)
• Rationale: This purchase will bring land and golf course into public ownership, ending years of uncertainty and allowing the Town to shape the site’s long-term use.
• Potential Uses (subject to community input):
• Approximately 40% forested parkland with walking trails and habitat restoration.
• 10% of purchased land allocated to housing developments that meet community needs.
• Remaining lands (approximately 50%) for a nine-hole golf course.
• Funding:
• Sale of up to 10% of the land for housing, with the Town as initial developer, subdividing and setting development guidelines with public input.
• Short-term costs covered by reallocating existing budget funds, replenished through land sales.
• Potential sale of other Town-owned Eaglecrest properties.
• Due Diligence: The acquisition remains subject to technical assessments, consultation, and Council approval by November 1, 2025.

More information, including maps and background information, is available on the project webpage. Residents are encouraged to attend open houses and learn more about the project’s next steps. 

Contact

media@qualicumbeach.com

250 752 6921