News

The Final Report from Phase 1 of the Greenbelt initiative is now available for download. Links to maps will also be provided soon.

Vision

The Sea-to-Sky Greenbelt will be a world-renowned example of what can be accomplished by respecting our spectacular natural resources while enhancing community livability. Urban and rural settlements from West Vancouver in the South to D’Arcy in the North will each exemplify the principles of smart growth: vibrant economies in compact communities with unique village centres. Each community will be  surrounded by a defined growth boundary outside of which will remain pristine recreational lands, productive farming and forestry lands, and protected wilderness areas.

Goals

To identify, connect, and protect land and water designated as parks, trails, community forests, recreational areas, and wilderness zones in order to create a contiguous greenway. Success will depend upon a collaborative effort of a coalition made up of community organizations, business associations, First Nations, local and regional government. Ultimately, the Greenbelt will represent zoning similar to Metro Vancouver’s “Green Zone” and the Capital Region District’s “Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt.”

Downloads

Final Report: Phase 1 (PDF)

General information presentation (PDF)

Region-Wide Maps

Base Map (PDF)

Base Map Index (PDF)

Current Protected Areas (PDF)

Terrestrial Habitat (PDF)

Aquatic Habitat (PDF)

Landscape Hazards (20% slopes or greater) (PDF)

Potential Future Development Impacts (PDF)

Land Protection Gap Analysis (PDF)

Detailed Maps (Zoomed in on specific areas)

Protected Areas: West Vancouver and Howe Sound (PDF)

Protected Areas: Squamish Corridor (PDF)

Protected Areas: Whistler Area (PDF)

Protected Areas: Pemberton Valley (PDF)

Protected Areas: Mt. Currie and D'Arcy (PDF)

Land Protection Gaps: West Vancouver and Howe Sound (PDF)

Land Protection Gaps: Squamish Corridor (PDF)

Land Protection Gaps: Whistler Area (PDF)

Land Protection Gaps: Pemberton Valley (PDF)

Land Protection Gaps: Mt. Currie and D'Arcy (PDF)

Sponsors

Bullitt Foundation

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Fraser Salmon Watersheds Program

Patagonia

Vancity

Environment Canada - EcoAction

Partners