Yesterday was a great day for the community to come together and celebrate the official opening of the Waterfront Viewing Platform & Walkway in Qualicum Beach.

The event marked the culmination of years of collaboration and effort from local contractors, both current and previous Town Councils, our First Nation partners, and numerous partner organizations who worked together to bring this incredible vision to life.

Contractors & Designers

This project was indeed a collective effort, and we extend our sincere thanks to the talented teams involved in the design and construction:

• First Nation Consultation - Chief Michael Recalma
• Designers - Lanarc Consultants
• Engineers – Koers Engineering and RWM Engineering
• Biologists – DR Clough
• Contractor – Knappett Industries
• Landscapers - Strain Landscapers
• Centrepiece Designer - Jesse Recalma
• Centrepiece Fabricator – Wellington Foundry
• Centrepiece Electrical – Arrowview Electrical

Funding Supporters

Special thanks go out to the individuals and organizations who provided essential letters of support for grant funding:

• MP Gord Johns
• Adam Walker
• Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers
• Parksville Qualicum Tourism Association
• Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Qualicum Beach Seniors Centre
• Access Oceanside

Funders

The Town is immensely grateful for the financial support that helped make this project possible:

• Province - Destination Development ($519,833)
• Province - BC Active Transportation ($500,000)
• Federal - Active Transportation ($1,018,638)

Town staff

We also want to recognize the dedicated Town staff who played a pivotal role in bringing this project from concept to reality:

• Bob Weir - Town Engineer
• Oliver Watson - Manager of Capital Projects
• Lou Varela - Chief Administrative Officer
• Luke Sales - Director of Planning and Community Development

A Special Thanks to Our Community

Finally, to the many community members who proudly call Qualicum Beach home, thank you for being the heart and soul of this town. You are what makes Qualicum Beach a great place to visit and live!

Note: During the Provincial election campaign period, MLAs elected in the previous election will no longer be able to refer to themselves as such. For more information, visit here.

For more information on the project, visit qualicumbeach.com/_viewing_walkway