Town Tidings Newsletter

October 2025

Eaglecrest Golf Course Lands

Public Hearing

October 6

As part of the conditional agreement to purchase the Eaglecrest Golf Course lands, the Town is currently undertaking its due diligence process. The proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw amendments are part of this due diligence process to ensure that the lands (outlined in the map below) may be sold for residential development.

Before any zoning can move forward, a public hearing is necessary to gather input from the public on the proposed changes. If the purchase is not advanced, the required bylaws will revert back to the original zoning and OCP designations. The agreement remains subject to public consultation, technical assessments and due diligence.

Public Hearing

Monday October 6, at 2:00 pm

Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach

The public hearing will consider two bylaw amendments:

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 800.08, 2025. This would amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) designation for the subject lands.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 900.06, 2025. This would add two new land use zones, Institutional Residential 1 (IR1) and Neighbourhood Residential Commercial 1 (NRC1), and change the zoning of subject properties

View the related notice and report on the Town’s website and at Town Hall between September 22 and October 6. For questions, contact the Planning Department at 250.752.6921 or planning@qualicumbeach.com.

How to Provide Comments

In Person: speak at the meeting about the proposed bylaw amendments.
Email: qbtown@qualicumbeach.com with “Eaglecrest Golf Course Public Hearing” in the subject field
Mail: #201 - 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7
Hand deliver: same address as above, between 9 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

Written comments must be received prior to the termination of the hearing. Please submit correspondence prior to 4pm, the day before the Public Hearing, to allow Council an

opportunity to review all submissions.

Fire Rescue Open House

Saturday October 4

10 am - 2 pm

130 Rupert Road

You’re invited to the Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue Open House! Here’s a run-down of what’s happening!

Bouncy Castle – NEW this year
Craft station for kids
Fire extinguisher and fire hose practice areas
Fire truck and fire hall tours
Fire safety and FireSmart information
Meet Ember the FireSmart Fox & Sparky the Fire Dog
Free hotdogs and beverages
Raffle Prizes - win a Fire Prevention Week prize pack

Vote for an Outstanding Volunteer

Each year Council invites the community to nominate an outstanding volunteer for the Above & Beyond Award, which is presented at the Town’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception.

To be eligible, nominees must have actively volunteered for at least one year in initiatives that benefit the community of Qualicum Beach.

Nomination forms are available on the Town’s website and at Town Hall, with submissions closing October 24.

Fall Chipping

Each year the Town offers a seasonal chipping program in both Spring and Fall, providing residents with the convenience of placing branches curbside for easy collection.

Residents EAST of Memorial Ave - starts October 6
Residents WEST of Memorial Ave - starts November 6

IMPORTANT

The chipper visits each street ONCE, so have branches out by start date.
Please do NOT place material out earlier than 3 weeks before collection date.

Follow the guidelines below for smooth collection:

YES

ONE pile per property
Small trees, branches, woody shrub materials
Maximum pile of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
Wood under 4 inches in diameter
Neatly stacked at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction

Grass clippings, leaves, soft plant materials (eg. flowers)
Piles in excess of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
Piles with gravel, dirt, or roots covered with dirt
Wood in excess of 4 inches in diameter

Fire Ban Lifted

Effective September 25, all campfires and outdoor fireplaces are once again allowed in Qualicum Beach. Read more.

Off-Leash Park Etiquette

Our Community Park off-leash trails are places where both people and dogs can enjoy nature together. To make sure everyone has a safe and positive experience, we ask all trail users to follow a few simple guidelines:

Expect to find dogs running, playing and barking.
Announce when you approach other trail users from behind ("coming up behind").
Use caution when approaching dogs and walk if necessary.
Avoid aggressive behaviour toward dogs.
Use caution on blind corners.

By showing courtesy and awareness, we can keep our trails safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all users.

Notices

Burning Permits

Available from October 15 to November 5, for residents in the Agricultural Land Reserve with properties over 1.0 hectare. Permits are available on the Town website and at Town Hall.

Seacrest Place Slope Stabilization

Until mid-November, Seacrest Slope will be single-lane traffic, with no pedestrian access to ensure safety.

Judges Row Stair Replacement

From October 1 to 3, contractors are replacing the aging stairway along the trail between Judges Row and Knight Terrace. The trail will be closed during construction.

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Mark your Calendar

Oct 4 Fire Hall Open House - 10 am to 2 pm
Oct 6 Committee of the Whole Meeting (Town Hall) - 10 am
Oct 6 Eaglecrest Golf Course Lands - Public Hearing - 2 pm
Oct 8 Regular Council Meeting - 10 am
Oct 8 Advisory Planning Commission - 2 pm
Oct 13 Town Hall Closed for Statutory Holiday
Oct 15 Special Council Meeting - 10 am
Oct 15 Committee of the Whole (Public Safety) - 4 pm
Oct 22 Regular Council Meeting - 10 am
Oct 24 Committee of the Whole (Strategic Planning) - 9 am
Oct 27 Special Council Meeting - 10 am
Oct 29 Advisory Planning Commission - 2 pm
Oct 31 Halloween Candy Walk - 3-5 pm

All meetings are held in the Council Chamber, unless otherwise noted.

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