FAQs

Located within City limits, the Cranberry Lake Nature Reserve property, comprised of 4.08 hectares, is an important ecological habitat for wildlife and plants.

The Nature Trust of British Columbia is the landowner. The Culos family donated the property to the Nature Trust of BC for conservation and wildlife protection.

The City of Powell River leases the property from The Nature Trust of BC and operates the Cranberry Lake Nature Reserve. The lease extends until 2075. Under the lease, the City is to maintain and preserve in good order and condition the grounds of the property, and carefully protect and preserve the trees, bushes, shrubs, plants and flowers. The lease further states that the City is to preserve and/or develop the property as a site of ecological interest for the use, enjoyment and benefit of the people of British Columbia.

The City has an obligation under the lease agreement to preserve and/or develop the property as a site of ecological interest for the use, enjoyment and benefit of the people of British Columbia. Before proceeding in any direction, the City is engaging the community to understand its wishes for the property, with the hopes of reaching a community-wide consensus on future park-like amenities, improvements and/or operations within the property’s boundaries.

There is no fixed timeline for development. If the community consensus is for development (partial or otherwise), funding and approval would have to be secured from City Council. If approved, any work would be completed as budget and staffing resources allow. Any property improvements deemed necessary would be undertaken with stringent planning and the utmost care.