Sproat Lake and Area (Area "D") Official Community Plan Update

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Project Updates

We want to hear from you! What rules should short-term vacation rental operators follow to be good neighbours? Answer this question and more by taking our Sproat Lake and Area Official Community Plan Survey #2! Survey is available from Monday, October 20 to Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Join us for the Sproat Lake and Area Official Community Plan open house at the Sproat Lake Community Hall on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Drop by anytime between 2 and 7 pm to share your thoughts and explore how your ideas are shaping the future of your community! Tell us what you think by discussing topics from land use and housing to parks and trails.

Thank you to everyone who shared their input in Phase 3 - Vision and Goals! The Draft Vision and Goals was received by the Board of Directors on October 8, 2025, and can be found under the "Document Library".

About the Project

The ACRD is currently updating the Sproat Lake (Area D) Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP establishes a community vision over a short- (five year) and long-term (10 to 20 year) period while addressing topics such as land use, housing, growth, and the environment. An OCP helps determine where people will live, work, and play, and how they move around.

The purpose of this OCP update is to establish a plan that better reflects the community's needs and interests, while also aligning with updated provincial legislation and other ACRD plans and initiatives.

The OCP Area

The OCP area encompasses approximately 36% (55,000 ha) of the entire Sproat Lake Electoral Area (EA) “D” and includes most of Great Central Lake, which is part of the Somass watershed. The area is home to many provincial and regional parks, as well as campsites. A long history of industrial uses is associated with the OCP area. The existence of petroglyphs at the eastern end of Sproat Lake and culturally modified trees throughout the area are evidence of an even longer history of First Nations occupation and use of the land.

Some parts of the OCP area are Crown land or privately-owned forest land and, therefore, are primarily subject to provincial legislation. To view the current OCP land-use designations, please use this interactive ACRD web map.

EA “D” is located entirely within the traditional territories of the c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht First Nation) and Hupačasath First Nation. It is also adjacent to the First Nation reserves of Tsahaheh (Tseshaht First Nation) and Klehkoot (Hupačasath First Nation).

Project Phases

The estimated project phase timeline is as follows:

How Can I Be Involved?

Community input is vital to this project, and the ACRD will create many opportunities for people to be involved. This project page will be regularly updated to include information such as upcoming engagement events and project milestones.

Please consider sharing your thoughts for the visioning questions below or, if you have any questions for the project team, ask away!

For Sproat Lake and Area, we are seeking your input on a variety of topics such as housing, climate change, transportation, community growth, and more. You can help shape the future of Sproat Lake and Area by sharing any idea! Feel free to highlight your thoughts on specific locations within the community.

Project Updates

We want to hear from you! What rules should short-term vacation rental operators follow to be good neighbours? Answer this question and more by taking our Sproat Lake and Area Official Community Plan Survey #2! Survey is available from Monday, October 20 to Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Join us for the Sproat Lake and Area Official Community Plan open house at the Sproat Lake Community Hall on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Drop by anytime between 2 and 7 pm to share your thoughts and explore how your ideas are shaping the future of your community! Tell us what you think by discussing topics from land use and housing to parks and trails.

Thank you to everyone who shared their input in Phase 3 - Vision and Goals! The Draft Vision and Goals was received by the Board of Directors on October 8, 2025, and can be found under the "Document Library".

About the Project

The ACRD is currently updating the Sproat Lake (Area D) Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP establishes a community vision over a short- (five year) and long-term (10 to 20 year) period while addressing topics such as land use, housing, growth, and the environment. An OCP helps determine where people will live, work, and play, and how they move around.

The purpose of this OCP update is to establish a plan that better reflects the community's needs and interests, while also aligning with updated provincial legislation and other ACRD plans and initiatives.

The OCP Area

The OCP area encompasses approximately 36% (55,000 ha) of the entire Sproat Lake Electoral Area (EA) “D” and includes most of Great Central Lake, which is part of the Somass watershed. The area is home to many provincial and regional parks, as well as campsites. A long history of industrial uses is associated with the OCP area. The existence of petroglyphs at the eastern end of Sproat Lake and culturally modified trees throughout the area are evidence of an even longer history of First Nations occupation and use of the land.

Some parts of the OCP area are Crown land or privately-owned forest land and, therefore, are primarily subject to provincial legislation. To view the current OCP land-use designations, please use this interactive ACRD web map.

EA “D” is located entirely within the traditional territories of the c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht First Nation) and Hupačasath First Nation. It is also adjacent to the First Nation reserves of Tsahaheh (Tseshaht First Nation) and Klehkoot (Hupačasath First Nation).

Project Phases

The estimated project phase timeline is as follows:

How Can I Be Involved?

Community input is vital to this project, and the ACRD will create many opportunities for people to be involved. This project page will be regularly updated to include information such as upcoming engagement events and project milestones.

Please consider sharing your thoughts for the visioning questions below or, if you have any questions for the project team, ask away!

For Sproat Lake and Area, we are seeking your input on a variety of topics such as housing, climate change, transportation, community growth, and more. You can help shape the future of Sproat Lake and Area by sharing any idea! Feel free to highlight your thoughts on specific locations within the community.

  • Sproat Lake and Area OCP Survey #2

    Share your vision for the future of Sproat Lake and Area!

    The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is completing a comprehensive update of the Sproat Lake and Area Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP establishes a community vision over a short-term (five year) and long-term (10 to 20 year) period, and it influences the neighbourhood in which you live. OCP policies are a set of objectives and strategies that guide decisions on planning, land use, and development to shape a community's future growth and character. These policies cover topics like housing, parks, the environment, and infrastructure. OCP policies ensure development aligns with the community's goals for sustainability and quality of life over the next 20 years.

    Input from this survey will be compiled to create the Sproat Lake and Area OCP policies. Survey results may be shared with redactions where applicable. The survey asks many long-form questions. Please note that you do not need to answer all the questions. We appreciate any and all input!

    Other engagement opportunities include open houses, pop-up events, our Let’s Connect project page, and social media. The OCP planning team are also always available to speak with you one-on-one if you have any questions and can be contacted by calling 250-720-2700. More information and project updates are available here: www.letsconnectacrd.ca/sproat-lake-ocp.

    The survey will be open until the end of the day on November 30, 2025. Paper copies are available at the ACRD office, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni.

    The personal information collected in this survey is collected in accordance with Section 26 (c, d, e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of consideration regarding the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Sproat Lake and Area Official Community Plan Update Project only. Direct any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information to foi@acrd.bc.ca.

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