Building Permit Information

find out information on optaining building permits

Business Licences

Community Garden

garden community

Emergency Response Plan

Learn about emergency programs, plans, and disaster-related subjects.

Garbage & Recycling

2018 General Local Election

Parks and Recreation

Parks in the Highlands

Road Maintenance

Sustainable Highlands

Learn how to stay green in your business and home.

Transportation

BC Transit provides transportation

Volunteer Organizations

Find out about local volunteer organizations.

Animal Control & Licencing

Highlands contracts animal services through the Capital Regional District. Dog licenses may be purcahseed in person at the CRD office located at 212 - 2780 Veterans Memorial Parksay. An online option is now availalble as well

Greater Victoria Public Library

The District participates, along with most of the local municipalities, in the Greater Victoria Public Library system (GVPL). Our local branch is located at the West Shore Parks and Recreation site, 1759 Island Highway. You can also find an express concept library at 775 Goldstream Avenue in Langford. The District pays a portion of the central branch costs for the administration of all of the branches. District of Highlands residents may access any branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library within the Capital Region. Greater Victoria Public Libraries offer many exciting services for all family members.

R.C.M.P. - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

police service

Saanich Parks and Recreation

Given the large geographical area of the Highlands, a number of our residents also use facilities in other municipalities, such as the District of Saanich, that are closer to their homes than the West Shore Parks and Recreation facilities.

Te'mexw Treaty Information

Information related to the Te'mexw Treaty Negotiations

Transportation

Get a ride on public transit.

West Shore Parks and Recreation

This facility is jointly owned by Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, View Royal and the CRD. The facility is operated by a jointly owned Society, served by a Board of Directors. Councillor Williams represents the District of Highlands as our appointed Director. Recreational Activities include: two ice arenas, curling rink, BMX Track, Club House, Kinsmen Fieldhouse, an indoor pool, swirl pool/sauna/steam room, weight room, playing fields, ball diamonds, seniors activity centre, tennis courts basketball courts, lacrosse box, lawn bowling, jogging trail, velodrome, 9 hole golf course, Centennial Centre located in Langford.