Porteau Cove Commercial Campground

Date

November 3, 2026

Applicable Communities

District of Squamish

Electoral Area D

Permit/Application type

Zoning/OCP Amendment Application

Parcel/Lot

LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 1748 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP41560 EXCEPT PLAN BCP46926

Plan

PL

District Lot

DL

Parcel Identifier

027-966-950

Public Hearing Scheduled - November 16th, 2026 at 7:00pm via Zoom

Project Summary

The SLRD received a development application for a proposed campground on a 7.27 hectare parcel of land adjacent to the existing Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Existing site uses include aggregate extraction (gravel mine). Remediation works to stabilize the slopes for development are completed under the existing Mine Permit.

The application proposes up to 73 campsites, an outdoor amenity space, the inclusion of a commercial assembly use for events, and an amenity/commercial building which includes employee housing. Visit our Public Webmap to view the location of this parcel.

The current Rural Resource 3 (RR3) zoning and Resource Management OCP designation does not provide for the provide for campground use, thus the need for a Zoning and OCP amendment application. The Zoning and OCP Amendment Applications are being processed concurrently.

Current Status

The Amendment Bylaws were read for a second time at the March 25, 2026, SLRD Board meeting, and staff were directed to schedule a public hearing.

Public Hearing

This Public Hearing has been scheduled for November 16th, 2026 at 7:00pm. Please view the Notice of Public Hearing for meeting details. The Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom.

Written comments will be accepted up until the close of the Public Hearing on November 16th.

SLRD Campground Bylaw and Campground Permit

The proposed campground is subject to the requirements of the SLRD Campground Bylaw, including standards related to parking, internal circulation, landscaping, wildfire protection, waste management, lighting, and traffic management.

At the direction of the SLRD Board, the applicant submitted a Campground Permit application in advance of the public hearing process. SLRD staff have reviewed the application for compliance with the SLRD Campground Bylaw and have prepared a draft Campground Permit. Should the proposed amending bylaws receive third reading, the Campground Permit would be issued by the Manager of Planning and Development prior to bylaw adoption.