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What does the Process look like?

The following steps are needed to establish a resort association:

  • Establishment of the resort promotion area must be approved by resolutions by the local government in which the resort area is located (a resort promotion area will include all properties likely to be part of future resort development);

  • A petition process demonstrating support of at least 50 percent of the property owners representing at least 50 percent of the net taxable assessed value of the lands within the resort area; and

  • Approval from the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.

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*Note-the red arrow in the diagram below indicates where we currently are in the process

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What is a Resort Association?

Resort associations deliver a range of promotional services and activities such as marketing, signage and special events to resort areas in communities. They can also act as a central booking agency for events and accommodations.

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The role and function of resort associations is set out in the Resort Associations Act. The Act also sets out provisions for their governance and empowers resort associations to charge a levy to members that supports the cost of their operations. As societies established under the Societies Act, resort associations are guided by their bylaws as well as the requirements in the Societies Act.

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Resort associations are designed to manage business promotion in the area of the resort and its surrounding area. They are accountable to their members and not to the local government in which they are located; however, support from the local government is key to establishing a resort association. While a resort association encourages the development and use of a resort area, it is not directly involved in the delivery of local services such as fire protection or drinking water.

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The four existing resort associations in B.C. have been established in connection to ski hills - Whistler, Sun Peaks, Red Mountain and Silver Star. Across B.C., resort communities with amenities such as ski hills, hot springs, lakefronts and wineries, and ocean shorelines could all potentially benefit from the creation of a resort association.

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For more information please visit the Province of BC's webpage on Resort Associations

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