The Highlands is a stunningly beautiful rural residential area just northwest of Victoria British Columbia Canada [map] with a population of about 2000 people. It's blessed with an exceptional abundance of scenic beauty, native plant and animal life, and public parkland. It is home to large portions of Gowlland Tod Provincial Park and Mount Work Regional Park containing protected Douglas fir habitat and old-growth forest. more

District News for September, 2010

• District of Highlands Lapel Pins Available!
  
• Twinflower washroom is now in service - time locks will open the doors from 9 am to 8 pm daily until September 30
• 2010 Property tax Reminder - 5% added on September 1,2010 after 4:00pm
• Community Bulletin Boards - proto-type bulletin board has been erected beside the mailboxes on Millstream Road at Finlayson Arm Road....
• 2009 Annual Report - Annual Report is available at the District Office

Planning Application Updates

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Public Hearing Page

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Traffic Advisory

• **New Update - Millstream Road - July 22, 2010

District of Highlands Green Map

A group of fifteen highly talented and dedicated residents spent more that two years mapping their community.
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District Events & Announcements

• New Smoke Alarm Regulations
• Council Meeting Calendar, 2010

Bullfrog Reporting....

Western Painted Turtle Reporting..

Fire Status September 1, 2010 EXTREME

The Ministry of Forests and Range Coastal Fire Centre has issued the attached bulletin on CAMPFIRES ONLY

Complete Burning Ban still in effect until October 15, 2010. No wood-burning stoves,chimineas or fireplaces.

If you see a fire or a column of smoke originating from a source call 911 to report immediately.

A/ Fire Chief: Guy Brisebois Cell: 250-920-6970
D/ Fire Chief: Peter Schuttinga Cell: 250-514-8526

Surveys and Questionnaires

Climate Change Check-in Survey

Please take a moment to provide feedback and share your knowledge of climate change issues on Southern Vancouver Island.

For more information on the Climate Action Program, please visit www.crd.bc.ca

Helpful Links

• BC Fire Code Requirements for Smoke Alarms
• BC Transit Highlands Commuter Service
• District of Highlands UVic Weather Stations
• Environment Canada Weather Link
• Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
• Juan de Fuca Soccer Registration
• West Shore Parks and Recreation
• More Link