Area D Parks and Trails Plan & Active Transportation Network Plan
The Strathcona Regional District is developing a Parks and Trails Plan for Electoral Area D (Oyster Bay – Buttle Lake). This plan will guide future improvements and investments in parks, trails, and active transportation, with the goal of creating a well-connected network of park spaces and movement corridors.
A key component of this plan is the integration of an Active Transportation Network Plan to improve connections between key destinations with the goal of enhancing accessibility and mobility for all residents and visitors.
Project Update
In August-September of 2025, we gathered your input to help us understand what matters most to the community to ensure the delivery of parks, trails and active transportation meet the community’s vision. We hosted an in-person open house, held a pop-up outside Discovery Foods in Oyster River, held a series of workshops with interest-holders and hosted an online survey.
Based on the feedback received, we have developed a proposed Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) for Electoral Area D. Development of the ATNP also includes identifying one priority project to be advanced to a ‘shovel-ready’ stage. For more information on the project and the proposed network, please see the presentation below.
We Want to Hear from You!
We are currently gathering feedback on the draft Active Transportation Network Plan and proposed priority project.
Complete the online survey! The survey will be available from January 26 to February 17, 2026.
Your feedback will help us better understand community priorities for active transportation and will be incorporated into the draft Active Transportation Network Plan.
Later this spring we will be engaging the community on the draft Parks and Trails Plan.
Project Timeline
FAQS
The Parks and Trails Plan is a long-term planning document that will guide future improvements and investments in parks, trails, and active transportation in Electoral Area D (Oyster Bay – Buttle Lake).
Active transportation—such as walking, biking, and rolling—is increasingly recognized across Canada as a key component of healthy, sustainable, and connected communities. Communities of all sizes are investing in active transportation to:
- Improve public health and well-being
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Enhance accessibility and mobility for all ages and abilities
- Support economic development and tourism
By including an Active Transportation Network Plan, the Parks and Trails Plan will align these broader goals while improving connections between key destinations and enhancing accessibility and mobility for everyone.
▪ Complete the online survey! Available from August 18th to September 15th , 2025
▪ Attending the open house on August 26th, 2025, at Oyster Bay Resorts, 4357 South Island Highway
▪ Providing feedback during the second round of engagement when the draft plan is released [Early 2026]
The project is being led by the Strathcona Regional District, with support from planning consultants LEES + Associates and Bunt & Associates. Your input will help shape the vision, priorities, and recommendations in the draft plan. A second round of engagement will be held to review the draft and gather additional feedback before finalizing the plan. Yes. After the initial survey and workshops, a draft plan will be shared for public review and feedback in a second round of engagement. Project updates, engagement opportunities, and the survey link will be available at srd.ca/area-d-ptp
Questions?
Please contact SRD Planning Services at 250-830-6718 | planning@srd.ca