Planning

Planning is one of the most important functions of the Cordova Bay Association for Community Affairs (CBA). In the past, the Planning Committee has dealt with issues such as Streetscape on Cordova Bay Road, how to present an issue to Council, Haliburton Organic Farm and numerous subdivision plans.

Currently, our planning group is focused on in-fill development issues. As the larger areas of land in Cordova Bay are disappearing, smaller acre-sized properties are seeking rezoning for in-fill housing. If you feel strongly about the growth and character of Cordova Bay, then you are urged to consider becoming an active CBA member of this committee.

If you would like more information please contact: Jack Colbert jack_colbert@telus.net

CORDOVA BAY LOCAL AREA PLAN

The Cordova Bay Local Area Plan is now available on the District of Saanich website - www.saanich.ca - use "Search" and type in "Cordova Bay Local Area Plan."

Above - view from Saanich's newest park on Cordova Bay Road, bought from the McMorran family.

Below - A Redwood bench donated by the CBA as a matching grant with Saanich. This one is at a bus stop south of Galey Way on Cordova Bay Road.

This picture shows the words on a bench plaque.

Opening of Cordova Bay Plaza on September 27 1960. The photo below has George McMorran; Victoria MP, David Groos; and federal Liberal leader, Lester Pearson, in attendance.
Photos ID 1989-008-0556 & ID 1989-0080-055 courtesy of
Saanich Archives.

Photo below: McMorran's tea rooms in 192-. Photo ID 1989-008-225 courtesy of Saanich Archives.

Photo below: The parking lot for McMorran's tea rooms in 1946. Photo ID 1989-008-095 courtesy of Saanich Archives.

Please click here for a wonderful history and pictures
of Cordova Bay from the Saanich Heritage Register 2008