The Highlands is a stunningly beautiful rural residential area just northwest of Victoria British Columbia Canada [map] with a population of about 2000 people. It's blessed with an exceptional abundance of scenic beauty, native plant and animal life, and public parkland. It is home to large portions of Gowlland Tod Provincial Park and Mount Work Regional Park containing protected Douglas fir habitat and old-growth forest. more

District News

• Bear and Cougar Awareness
• District Highlands Newsletter
• 2010 Grant In Aid Applications
• Munn Road Advisory
• Heritage Task Force

District Events & Announcements

• Council Meeting Calendar, 2010
• Ground Water Protection Study - Phase 2
  • January 18, 2010 CoTW Phase 2 Presentation from Golder and Associates
• Sustainability Task Force Final Report and Recommendations
• Community Centre Update

Highlands Coffee House

• February Events

Helpful Links

• BC Assessment Authority
• BC Transit Highlands Commuter Service
• District of Highlands UVic Weather Stations
• Environment Canada Weather Link
• H1N1 Information
• Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
• West Shore Parks and Recreation
• More Links

Fire Status & News

Fire Chief:

"Low" Open Burning is Permitted

Effective October 15, 2009 - Open burning is permitted, machine pile require a permit.

A/ Fire Chief: Guy Brisebois Cell: 250-920-6970