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

Fire Status April 1, 2012

BURNING RESTRICTIONS NOTICE

A Permit is required for all Open Burning.

No Campfires and Incinerator burning without appropriate screen cover.

Class "A" burning permit required

for piles larger than 1 metre by 1 metre.

Fire Chief:  Guy Brisebois
Deputy Fire Chief: Dean Ford

Phone Number | 250-920-6970

Helpful Links

BC Fire Code Requirements for Smoke Alarms

BC Transit Highlands Commuter Service

Be Bear Aware

BroomBusters

Bullfrog Reporting

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

Western Painted Turtle

More Links

District News for May, 2012

Highlands Newsletter - May |Link

2012 Property Taxes | Link

Notice of Road Works - Blue Valley Road | Link

Living Building Challenge Presentation | Link

Eagles Lake Park Management Bylaw | Link

Highlands Volunteer Fire Department - Newsletter | Link

Spring Highlander | Link

Highlands Sustainability Update | Link

Planning and Development Application Update | Link
Highlands Events and Happenings |Link
District of Highlands Green Map |Link
Te'mexw Treaty | Link
Literacy Connection West Shore | Link

BC Hydro has hired Blackcomb Aviation to do a photo inspection of the hydro lines.  This inspection will take place between April 23 - June 30, 2012.  More information is available here. | Link

2012 Meeting Calendar