Town of View Royal Launches Next Phase of Official Community Plan Engagement: Western Gateway Community Corridor

October 15, 2025

The Town of View Royal is inviting residents, businesses, and community members to participate in the next phase of engagement for View Royal 2050: Our Future View, the update to the Town’s Official Community Plan (OCP).

The OCP is the community’s long-term blueprint for the future, guiding decisions about land use, housing, transportation, parks, the environment, and the economy. This phase of engagement focuses on the Western Gateway Community Corridor, the area along Island Highway between the Colwood border and the Atkins Interchange.

The Western Gateway is an important multi-modal corridor that connects to the Blink RapidBus line, the Galloping Goose Trail, and nearby neighbourhoods. The Town is exploring future land use options for this area, including opportunities for new housing, businesses, services, and employment spaces that support a complete, connected, and sustainable community. Community input will help shape how this corridor evolves to serve residents and the wider region in the years to come.

Community members can share their feedback through several opportunities:

Western Gateway Community Corridor Survey 

Complete the survey online or pick up a paper copy at Town Hall until November 9. 

Come-and-Go Open Houses 

Drop by to review display boards, talk to staff, and share your feedback. 

Details: 

  • Saturday, October 18 
    Time: 10:45 am to 2:30 pm 
    Location: Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, Room 202 (1767 Island Highway) 

  • Wednesday, October 22 
    Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
    Location: View Royal Town Hall (45 View Royal Avenue)

Community Workshop 

Dive deeper into land use ideas for the Western Gateway Community Corridor and share your vision for how the area could grow and change in the future. 

Details: 

  • Saturday, October 18 
    Time: 9:30 am to 10:30 am (please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign-in) 
    Location: Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, Room 202 (1767 Island Highway)
    Registration is required and capacity is limited: wgcc-engagement.eventbrite.ca  

Why Your Input Matters

The OCP is a guiding document that helps shape the long-term vision for View Royal. It influences decisions on land use, transportation, parks, the environment, and more. The Town is committed to ensuring that community voices are reflected in this important update.

For more information or to register for the community workshop, visit www.engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050.

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