VOTE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. VOTE SIERRA
Oct 15, 2022 8am to 8pm
Where: Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Address: 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
When: 8am to 8pm
Mail Ballot Information: https://www.cvrd.ca/2899/Mail-Ballot-Voting
Early voting information: https://www.cvrd.ca/3089/Information-for-Voters
Address: 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road
When: 8am to 8pm
Mail Ballot Information: https://www.cvrd.ca/2899/Mail-Ballot-Voting
Early voting information: https://www.cvrd.ca/3089/Information-for-Voters
Tues. Aug 30th at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Presentation by Elodie Rogers;
Saving Salmon One Metre of Shoreline at a Time
a community-based approach to shoreline habitat restoration
This presentation will demonstrate how community-led grass-root conservation and restoration initiatives led to region-wide partnerships for the preservation of Salmon habitats in the Cowichan Valley. The presentation will cover the following topics:
This presentation shows how the community of Lake Cowichan came together to restore, enhance and protect shoreline and salmon habitat in Cowichan Lake and Upper Cowichan River. This Project was delivered in partnership with the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society and the British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF).
- The Story of the Place - hydrological and geomorphological functions and threats of Cowichan Lake
- Cowichan Shoreline Stewardship Project history.
- Summary of 7 years of riparian area restoration and enhancement led by the community and partner organizations:
- The Future of grass-root restoration initiatives around Lake Cowichan/in Cowichan Watershed
This presentation shows how the community of Lake Cowichan came together to restore, enhance and protect shoreline and salmon habitat in Cowichan Lake and Upper Cowichan River. This Project was delivered in partnership with the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society and the British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF).
Presenter: Elodie Roger, MSc
Environmental Consultant in Terrestrial Ecosystem Restoration at Origins Environmental Services
Project field coordinator for Cowichan Shoreline Stewardship Project. Elodie holds a Master's degree in Conservation and Rural Development. As a restoration ecologist, Elodie has led for the better part of a decade interdisciplinary and grassroot conservation and restoration initiatives with indigenous and local communities on Vancouver Island and overseas. Her passion for ecosystem health and community resilience has led her to work on diverse aspects of watershed health, from water quality attainment programs to restoring natural riparian and fish habitats, improving bank stability and supporting local communities and property owners in their stewardship efforts.
Environmental Consultant in Terrestrial Ecosystem Restoration at Origins Environmental Services
Project field coordinator for Cowichan Shoreline Stewardship Project. Elodie holds a Master's degree in Conservation and Rural Development. As a restoration ecologist, Elodie has led for the better part of a decade interdisciplinary and grassroot conservation and restoration initiatives with indigenous and local communities on Vancouver Island and overseas. Her passion for ecosystem health and community resilience has led her to work on diverse aspects of watershed health, from water quality attainment programs to restoring natural riparian and fish habitats, improving bank stability and supporting local communities and property owners in their stewardship efforts.
Past Events
Our Shawnigan – Community Connections
Hosted By Sierra Acton, November 2020
As we move into winter and observe how different things are this year vs last year many questions come to mind; as a community, how do we come together? How are people being affected by not being able to travel? How do we meet new people when we can’t congregate in large groups? I can’t help you with your Mexican vacation, but I do have some ideas about community building. One way is to join the next Our Shawnigan event. Come out and meet fellow neighbours and friends for a stroll up to one of our regions most valued assets, The Kinsol Trestle. This walk is perfect for those who are looking to connect with fellow walkers in the area, so I hope those who have reached out to me for that reason can make it. If there is interest, we can split up into two groups and share a walk on the Great Trail and the Fleetwood Trail that runs along the river.
Join us: Sunday November 22nd in the morning. The walk should take about 50-70 minutes.
Kindly RSVP: We are limiting the walk to 12 people, please email ILoveShawnigan@gmail.com
Please note: We will be following full social distancing protocol. Proper footwear is recommended as it is a gravel trail. Masks are not necessary but keeping a 2m distance from anyone not in your personal cohort is expected.
As our world and everyday lives change, the Our Shawnigan events series highlights our community assets and creates connections in a creative and safe way. Should you wish to help or offer up ideas, please contact me.
As always, I’m available by phone or email. Sierra
Hosted By Sierra Acton, November 2020
As we move into winter and observe how different things are this year vs last year many questions come to mind; as a community, how do we come together? How are people being affected by not being able to travel? How do we meet new people when we can’t congregate in large groups? I can’t help you with your Mexican vacation, but I do have some ideas about community building. One way is to join the next Our Shawnigan event. Come out and meet fellow neighbours and friends for a stroll up to one of our regions most valued assets, The Kinsol Trestle. This walk is perfect for those who are looking to connect with fellow walkers in the area, so I hope those who have reached out to me for that reason can make it. If there is interest, we can split up into two groups and share a walk on the Great Trail and the Fleetwood Trail that runs along the river.
Join us: Sunday November 22nd in the morning. The walk should take about 50-70 minutes.
Kindly RSVP: We are limiting the walk to 12 people, please email ILoveShawnigan@gmail.com
Please note: We will be following full social distancing protocol. Proper footwear is recommended as it is a gravel trail. Masks are not necessary but keeping a 2m distance from anyone not in your personal cohort is expected.
As our world and everyday lives change, the Our Shawnigan events series highlights our community assets and creates connections in a creative and safe way. Should you wish to help or offer up ideas, please contact me.
As always, I’m available by phone or email. Sierra
Our Shawnigan Event Series
- Hosted by Sierra Acton CVRD Director Area B
Connection, creativity and collaboration are important more than ever right now during this pandemic. Instead of another zoom meeting being added to anyone’s schedule, I am striving to create a different way of engaging community in local affairs by highlighting our community assets in an event format. Even when it was possible to gather on a Monday night on hard uncomfortable chairs at the Community Centre, it was surprisingly not well attended. For the first Our Shawnigan event, we will be hiking up Old Baldy Mountain. I hope you can join fellow neighbours and friends for a stroll up one of many valued community assets. Masks are not necessary but keeping a 2m distance from anyone not in your personal cohort is expected. The hike should take about 70 minutes.
Join us: October 18th in the morning.
Kindly RSVP: We are limiting the hike to 15 people, please email ILoveShawnigan@gmail.com
Please note: We will be following full social distancing protocol. Proper footwear is recommended and, unfortunately, this event is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues nor children. Stay tuned for the 2nd event, if this is not your “Cup of tea” ... it won’t be a hike next time. Should you wish to help or offer up ideas, please connect.
Follow iLoveShawnigan.com to receive updates.
As our world and everyday lives change, Our Shawnigan highlights our community assets and creates connections in a creative and safe way. Should you wish to help or offer up ideas, please connect.
- Hosted by Sierra Acton CVRD Director Area B
Connection, creativity and collaboration are important more than ever right now during this pandemic. Instead of another zoom meeting being added to anyone’s schedule, I am striving to create a different way of engaging community in local affairs by highlighting our community assets in an event format. Even when it was possible to gather on a Monday night on hard uncomfortable chairs at the Community Centre, it was surprisingly not well attended. For the first Our Shawnigan event, we will be hiking up Old Baldy Mountain. I hope you can join fellow neighbours and friends for a stroll up one of many valued community assets. Masks are not necessary but keeping a 2m distance from anyone not in your personal cohort is expected. The hike should take about 70 minutes.
Join us: October 18th in the morning.
Kindly RSVP: We are limiting the hike to 15 people, please email ILoveShawnigan@gmail.com
Please note: We will be following full social distancing protocol. Proper footwear is recommended and, unfortunately, this event is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues nor children. Stay tuned for the 2nd event, if this is not your “Cup of tea” ... it won’t be a hike next time. Should you wish to help or offer up ideas, please connect.
Follow iLoveShawnigan.com to receive updates.
As our world and everyday lives change, Our Shawnigan highlights our community assets and creates connections in a creative and safe way. Should you wish to help or offer up ideas, please connect.
Save the Date
Next OUR Shawnigan Event is Sunday Oct 18th, at 9am.
Next OUR Shawnigan Event is Sunday Oct 18th, at 9am.
Think Shawnigan: Development Designed by Community
Think Shawnigan is an intense design and planning process generating creative ideas for the future look and feel of Shawnigan Village. The Village has challenges with “walkability,” lake access, infrastructure, and other things. The CVRD is seeking to coordinate and focus public realm improvement projects in Shawnigan Lake Village. There are many opportunities for community input and participation in this process. The outcome will be a highly visual, long-term vision for the heart of Shawnigan Village, based on the community’s ideas.
Who is Involved with the Process?MVH Urban Planning and Design has been hired to prepare a Village Centre Vitalization Design Plan. With the help of Shawnigan community residents, business owners and stakeholders, this design plan will help build a community that we can be proud of.
Which part of Shawnigan Village will be affected? The Think Shawnigan process will look at the area along the lakeshore from Shawnigan Wharf Park to Masons Beach Park, and from Bellendean Road in the west, along Renfrew and Hipwood Road in the north, Wallbank Road in the east, and Thrush Road in the south. The area was chosen because community members have expressed a concern about the undeveloped property across from the community centre and accessibility within the Village itself.
To view a map of the study area click HERE.
How can you be a part of Think Shawnigan?There are many opportunities for community input and participation throughout the process.
What will happen because of Think Shawnigan?It is too early to say exactly what the outcome of Think Shawnigan will be … However, based on the community’s ideas, the report will include a design concept for:
Have your say. Participate in the
Online Survey.
Additional InformationFor more information about the event email: thinkshawnigan@gmail.com.
Visit the Facebook page @ShawniganGathering.
RSVP https://www.facebook.com/events/917390971966881/
Events
Maps & GIS
Think Shawnigan is an intense design and planning process generating creative ideas for the future look and feel of Shawnigan Village. The Village has challenges with “walkability,” lake access, infrastructure, and other things. The CVRD is seeking to coordinate and focus public realm improvement projects in Shawnigan Lake Village. There are many opportunities for community input and participation in this process. The outcome will be a highly visual, long-term vision for the heart of Shawnigan Village, based on the community’s ideas.
Who is Involved with the Process?MVH Urban Planning and Design has been hired to prepare a Village Centre Vitalization Design Plan. With the help of Shawnigan community residents, business owners and stakeholders, this design plan will help build a community that we can be proud of.
Which part of Shawnigan Village will be affected? The Think Shawnigan process will look at the area along the lakeshore from Shawnigan Wharf Park to Masons Beach Park, and from Bellendean Road in the west, along Renfrew and Hipwood Road in the north, Wallbank Road in the east, and Thrush Road in the south. The area was chosen because community members have expressed a concern about the undeveloped property across from the community centre and accessibility within the Village itself.
To view a map of the study area click HERE.
How can you be a part of Think Shawnigan?There are many opportunities for community input and participation throughout the process.
- Online Survey June 24 - September 20, 2019. All residents, business owners, students, visitors, are welcome to participate!
- Youth Input. September 20, 2019. The future of Shawnigan is our youth. Opportunities for high school students are taking shape. Email ThinkShawnigan@gmail.com with your ideas.
- Community Gathering. September 21, 2019. Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 25th Anniversary, celebrating the strength and diversity of the Shawnigan community. This is your time to stop by and share your vision for Shawnigan. Bring your ideas!
- Intensive Design Week: October 17-19, 2019.*
- October 17, 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Roundup of all the input gathered.
- October 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Meet the designers and see how the community ideas are being shaped in terms of design directions for enhanced street design, meeting places, pedestrian connections, as well as housing and commercial development.
- October 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Draft design concepts and early directions presented. See detailed sketches of the designers interpretation of Shawnigan Village based on community input and ideas.
- Final Designs. December 2019, dates to be confirmed.
What will happen because of Think Shawnigan?It is too early to say exactly what the outcome of Think Shawnigan will be … However, based on the community’s ideas, the report will include a design concept for:
- Big picture items: improvements to people’s mobility, level of desired development, amount of future retail or commercial space, meeting the housing challenge.
- Detailed designs for the streets, public realm, and other improvements.
- Three-dimensional drawings that illustrate the recommendations.
- Design guidelines that will help with making decisions about future development in the Village.
- Action plan to jump-start improvements in the Village.
- Economic Development
Physical Address
135 Third Street
Duncan, BC V9L 1N8
Phone: 250.746.7880
Have your say. Participate in the
Online Survey.
Additional InformationFor more information about the event email: thinkshawnigan@gmail.com.
Visit the Facebook page @ShawniganGathering.
RSVP https://www.facebook.com/events/917390971966881/
Events
Maps & GIS
Think Shawnigan Gathering 2019
Event: Think Shawnigan Gathering
When: September 21st
Where: The Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Time: 9:30-2:30
Request updates or table: thinkshawnigan@gmail.com
Event: Think Shawnigan Gathering
When: September 21st
Where: The Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Time: 9:30-2:30
Request updates or table: thinkshawnigan@gmail.com
Think Shawnigan Gathering- Highlighting all things Shawnigan
All the amazing things that make us a community will be under one roof on September 21st from 9:30am-2:30pm. This day also marks the Official Grand opening of the SLCC Bouldering wall to commemorate the Community Centre’s 25th Anniversary. Sample and experience all the Community has to offer from its businesses, groups and associations. To have a table contact ThinkShawnigan@gmail.com
Free admission
All the amazing things that make us a community will be under one roof on September 21st from 9:30am-2:30pm. This day also marks the Official Grand opening of the SLCC Bouldering wall to commemorate the Community Centre’s 25th Anniversary. Sample and experience all the Community has to offer from its businesses, groups and associations. To have a table contact ThinkShawnigan@gmail.com
Free admission
Saturday Sept. 21st 9:30am-2:30pm
Love it! Share it! Protect it!
Hike Old Baldy Mountain
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Sunday July 9th 9am-11am
Strathcona Heights Rd at yellow gate I❤️Shawnigan is hosting a Sunday morning hike up Old Baldy Mountain. This is a moderate hike. It takes about 60-90 Minutes depending on how long you enjoy the 360degree view for. Good shoes and water recommended. Please invite your friends and neighbours. RSVP appreciated. |
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