Municipal Facilities and Parks User Regulation and Fees Bylaw No. 2484
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE
BYLAW NO. 2484
Municipal Facilities and Parks User Regulation and Fees Bylaw No. 2484, 2023
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Fernie (the "City") may impose fees payable in
respect of all or part of a service of the municipality or the use of municipal property and may regulate,
prohibit and impose requirements in relation to municipal services or public places pursuant to Ss. 8 and
194 of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c.26.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City deems it desirable to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements
respecting persons, property, things, and activities concerning public places.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City, in an open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
PART 1 CITATION
1.1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Municipal Facilities and Parks User Regulation
and Fees Bylaw No. 2484, 2023".
PART 2 DEFINITIONS
2.1. In this Bylaw the following terms shall have the following meaning:
Adult means a person 19 years of age or older;
Child means a person 6 years of age to 12 years of age;
Family means one or two parents or legal guardians and their dependent children;
Infant means a person 2 years of age or under;
Pre-Schooler means a person 3 years of age to 5 years of age;
Senior means a person 55 years of age and over;
Youth means a person from 13 years of age to 18 years of age.
Adult Community-Based Programs means not-for-profit recreation, arts and culture programs
that benefit and are open to the community at large and whose participants are primarily
individuals 19 years of age and older.
Advertising means a public announcement to make an activity, service, event, festival,
organization, or business generally known and which may be presented by way of a permanent,
temporary, electronic means or by signs or structures.
Amusement device means an arrangement of technical systems that produce the desired effect
of amusement or entertainment when the patron moves through it or on it primarily by their
own action.
Annual Community Special Events means reoccurring Community or City partnered events that
may be scheduled up to 3 years in advance.
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Arena Conversion
Large- means an installation of ice covering, removal of boards, sills, and glass for exits
and installation of accessible ramps.
Small- means a removal of selected boards, sills, and glass for exists and the installation
of accessible ramps.
Camping means the taking up of temporary residence in the outdoors, with or without tents or
specially designed or adapted vehicles or unattached structures for shelter.
Caregiver means persons providing care or assistance to Persons with a Disability.
Commercial User means the use of a Municipal Facility by any person, group or organization
whose use of the facility is primarily for financial gain or business purposes.
Cost Recovery means establishing and collecting user fees for services provided by the City.
City means the Corporation of the City of Fernie.
City Partnered Events means an event to which the City has contributed funding or in-kind
services to support the event.
City Programs means any recreation program provided by the City of Fernie.
Council means the Council of the City.
Community Reinvestment Body means a not-for-profit group or organization raising funds to
reinvest in municipally owned infrastructure for use by the community.
Damage Deposit means a sum of money paid in relation to a rented facility and/or equipment
and is returned provided the terms of the rental agreement are met and the permit fees are
paid in full.
Dedicated Rental Space means a facility or area rented to an organization for that organizations
exclusive use.
Director means the Director of Parks, Facilities and Recreation of the City or their designate.
Donation Vessel means a container intended for the collection of money.
Drone means an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be remotely controlled or fly
autonomously using software-controlled flight plans in its embedded systems.
Enforcement Officer means a City employee whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of
bylaws of the City or a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Facility Use Permit means a permit issued to users authorizing the permitted person(s) to use
City-owned facilities for designated activities.
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Green Space means an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in an urban environment.
Joint Use Agreement (JUA) means an agreement between a School District and the City setting
out the terms and conditions for sharing the use of public property or facilities.
Last Call Fee -means a reduced fee for the remaining 30 min of the last public swim time before
closing.
Local Reinvestment Program(s) and Events means programs, or events that raise funds solely to
reinvest in municipally owned infrastructure for use by the community at large or free of-charge
activities, events or programs.
Local Use means use of a Municipal Facility by
a) A person who is a Resident of the City; or
b) Any incorporated entity, group or organization whose majority of members or
shareholders are Residents of the City
Medical Disability Discount means a discount applied to drop-in programs for residents with a
permanent disability that may prevent them from participating in basic recreation services.
Municipal Facility means a park, building, structure, or green space owned by the City
customarily available for use by the public, with or without payment of a fee or charge.
Non-Exclusive Seasonal Use Permit ("NESUP") means a permit a permit intended for
commercial user groups that do not require a specific location or exclusive use of a particular
area, issued at the discretion of the Director, or designate in accordance the NESUP code of
conduct, NESUP Application, and city Policy and Bylaw.
Non-Local Use means the use of a Municipal Facility by
a) a person who is not a Resident of the City; or
b) any incorporated entity, group or organization whose majority of members or
shareholders are not Residents of the City.
Non-Commercial Local Use means the use of a Municipal Facility by
a) any individual, group or organization resident in the City of Fernie or whose majority of
members are Residents of the City; and
b) whose use of the Municipal Facility is not for financial gain except for the purpose of
not-for-profit fundraising.
Overnight parking means a stationary vehicle temporarily parked within a designated area
between 10 pm and 8 am.
Off-season means the period of the year that has suspended or reduced activity as outlined in
the Municipal Facility Operating Hours Policy.
Park means lands maintained for recreational purposes or open space and owned by the City.
Permanent means stationary, made of lasting materials and erected for an indefinite period.
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Persons with a Disability means persons who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or
sensory impairments which may hinder their full and effective participation in an activity or
program on an equal basis with others.
Post-season (Arena) means the operating period that occurs after the regular operating season
and before off-season. Post-season hours are outlined in the Municipal Facility Operating Hours
Policy.
Pre-season (Arena) means the operations period that occurs after the off-season and before the
regular operating season). Pre-season hours are outlined in the Municipal Facility Operating
Hours Policy.
Private Lesson means a lesson taught by an instructor specifically for one person rather than a
group of persons.
Regular Operating Season means the period of the year the facility or service is open for its
intended use as outlined in the Municipal Facility Operating Hours Policy.
Rental Agreement means an agreement in writing, in paper or electronic format, between a
person, organization or group and the City authorizing the use of a Municipal Facility.
Renter means a person who is a party to a Rental Agreement with the City for the rental of a
Municipal Facility.
Resident means a person whose primary residence is within the boundaries of the City.
Seasonal Rental means the rental of a Municipal Facility on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for three
or more consecutive months.
Semi-Private Lesson means a lesson taught by an instructor specifically for a small group of up
to three people.
Senior and Family Group Sport Activities means not-for-profit recreation, arts and culture
programs that benefit and are open to the community at large, and whose participants are
primarily families including caregivers and dependents, or individuals 55 years of age and older.
Special Event includes an event with an anticipated significant attendance and/or has a
considerable impact on City infrastructure, resources and/or community at large.
Temporary means for the duration of a permitted activity or event.
Temporary structure means any structure with no permanent foundation such as tents,
portable washrooms, and portable stages.
Youth Community Based Program means not-for-profit recreation, arts and culture programs
that benefit and are open to the community at large and whose participants are primarily
individuals under 19 years of age.
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Youth Competitive Groups or Programs means recruitment programs by not-for-profit groups
or organizations that recruit high-performance athletes from other geographic areas to
represent the City of Fernie in competitive youth sports.
User Group means a group of individuals who rent municipal facilities to participate in their
activity of choice.
PART 3 ADMINISTRATION
3.1. The Director or their designate, is responsible for the administration of this Bylaw.
3.2. A person must obtain Facility Use Permits from the Parks, Facilities and Recreation Department.
3.3. A rental agreement or permit must be signed by the user and approved by the Director or
designate.
3.4. The Director, or their designate, shall have the power to grant, refuse or revoke any Facility Use
Permit that has failed to adhere to term and conditions in policy, permits or bylaws.
3.5. The Director or designate shall have the ability to waive fees or charges within this bylaw when
partnered in an event or activity and is supported by Council.
3.6. Any person wishing to appeal the decision of the Director, or designate, regarding Facility Use
Permits may do so in writing to Council.
3.7. Rentals of Municipal Facility shall not be permitted to persons under the age of 19 years.
3.8. Rental Agreements made pursuant to this Bylaw may be terminated without notice if the
Renter fails to comply with the requirements of the Rental Agreement or any provision of this
bylaw.
3.9. If a Rental Agreement is terminated, the Renter shall not be entitled to any rebate or refund of
rental fees and shall be liable to the City for any loss, claim, damage, or liabilities arising from or
relating to any non-compliance with the terms of a Rental Agreement.
3.10. The City may cancel, postpone or reschedule any Municipal Facility rental as a result of the
Municipal Facility being unavailable or unusable by reasons beyond the reasonable control of
the City. Renters will be notified promptly of any cancellation.
3.11. The City may apply extra charges to a rental or event for the purposes of cost recovery. If the
work is done "at cost," the cost will include the amount expended by the City for gross wages
and salaries, employee fringe benefits, materials and equipment rentals paid by the City or set
by the City for its own equipment, or any other expenditures incurred in doing the work. The
equipment rental rate guide, endorsed by the province of British Columbia will be used to apply
applicable equipment charges. The user group will bear the cost of the additional resources and
will be identified during the event application intake and/or event debrief processes. These
charges will be included as a portion of the event charges to be paid in full prior to the damage
deposit being refunded.
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PART 4 MUNICIPAL FACILITY OPERATING SCHEDULES
4.1. Municipal Facilities' operating schedules are outlined in the Municipal Facilities Operating
Policy.
PART 5 PRIORITY OF USE
5.1. Use or rental of a Municipal Facility, if a priority of use is required, shall be in descending order
as follows, if the Municipal Facility is not subject to an existing Rental Agreement:
a) City Programs
b) Annual Community Special Events
c) Youth Community Groups or School Programs (JUA)
d) Youth Competitive Groups or Programs
e) Senior and Family Group Sport Activities
f) Adult Community-Based Programs
g) Non-Commercial Local
h) Commercial User
i)
Non-Local User
PART 6 FACILITY RENTAL AND USAGE
6.1. All Municipal Facility rentals shall be made by way of a Rental Agreement.
6.2. A Renter shall comply with all applicable municipal, provincial, and federal laws.
6.3. It is the responsibility of the Renter of a Municipal Facility to inspect the facility to ensure
suitability for their intended use. A Renter shall forthwith report any alleged unsafe conditions
of the Municipal Facility in writing, including email, to the Director or designate, upon discovery
of such alleged unsafe condition immediately.
6.4. Prior to facility use, all Renters must:
a) provide a valid certificate of General Liability Insurance in the amount of five million dollars
($5,000,000) with The Corporation of the City of Fernie named as an additional insured, such
insurance not to be limited to vicarious liability.
b) pay any applicable damage deposit in accordance with Schedule A Municipal Facilities and
Parks - Fees and Fee Reduction Categories.
6.5. Consumption or sale of liquor must be in compliance with all applicable regulations of the
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch of the Province of British Columbia and the City "Municipal
Liquor License Policy", as amended from time to time.
6.6. Individuals applying for the rental of a Municipal Facility shall advise the City at the time of
booking if the event is intended to be a liquored event and shall provide a copy of an approved
permit from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch prior to the event.
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6.7. All Renters must comply with their designated time slots in accordance with the Rental
Agreement. Any requested revisions to rental times must be submitted in writing for
consideration to the Director or their designate.
6.8. All cancellation requests by non-regular users must be submitted to the City in writing a
minimum of 10 business days prior to the scheduled use in order to cancel the booking and
obtain a refund of the rental fee.
a) Cancellation more than 10 days prior to the scheduled use: a full refund will be issued;
b) Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the scheduled use: damage and key deposit
refunded; facility rental fee not refunded
6.9. All cancellation requests by seasonal renters must be submitted to the City in writing a
minimum of 30 days prior to the scheduled use.
a) Cancellation more than 30 days prior to scheduled use: a full refund will be issued.
b) Cancellation less than 30 days prior to the scheduled use: facility rental fee not refunded,
and the Cancellation and Transfer Administrative Fee will be applied.
6.10. Administrative fees in accordance with Schedule A of this bylaw shall apply to all Rental
Agreement transfers or cancellations.
6.11. Fees and charges for Municipal Facility rentals and use shall be in accordance with Schedule A
of this bylaw.
6.12. Applications for Special Events shall be made in writing in a form prescribed by the Director or
designate by the deadline outlined in the Special Events Application form.
6.13. Regularly scheduled Municipal Facility rentals may be cancelled to accommodate Special
Events.
6.14. Amusement devices are not permitted at any venue where the public has access, unless
operated by a licensed contractor with the required permits from Technical Safety BC.
6.15. Drone pilots must follow Canadian Aviation Regulations. Usage of drones must comply with
Federal and Provincial legislation where a copy of the pilot license, drone registration certificate
and a copy of liability insurance must be provided to the City of Fernie.
6.16. The holder or holders of Elk Valley Recreation Access Pass, Valid 365 days after purchase and
issued by the City, the District of Sparwood or the District of Elkford shall be entitled to use the
Fernie Aquatic Centre and Fernie Memorial Arena for the following programs:
a) Public Swims
b) Family Swims
c) Lane Swims
d) Public Skates
e) Family Skates
f) Skate & Shoots
g) Drop-in Fitness Centre(s)
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6.17. Road closure requests must be approved by the Public Works & Engineering department prior
to event application approval.
PART 7 SEASONAL RENTALS
7.1. An application for seasonal rental of a Municipal Facility must be made in writing to the
Director or designate before the deadline specified in 7.2 and include all requested rental dates
as well as any associated Special Events for the entire season.
7.2. Applicants must submit a written application for seasonal use of Municipal Facilities as follows.
a) Seasonal Indoor Facility Use:
Arena:
-
Pre-season Ice: no later than February 15.
-
Regular Season Ice: no later than April 1
-
Post-Season Ice: no later than November 30.
Community Centres/Gyms, Multipurpose Rooms, Classrooms, Aquatic Centre: no later than
May 31st.
b) Seasonal Outdoor Facility Use (fields, parks, trails, courts): no later than February 28th.
7.3. Upon mutual agreement seasonal renters may trade specific rented time slots if other users are
not impacted and the Director or designate, receives prior written notice.
Seasonal Renters with unpaid accounts at thirty (30) days may have rental privileges
terminated until such time as the account is brought up to date.
PART 8 FEE REDUCTIONS
8.1. Renters whose demonstrated use of the Municipal Facility meet the program criteria for the
following group categories may submit a written request to the Director or designate for a
facility rental fee reduction including dedicated space rentals in accordance with Schedule A:
8.2. Discounted group categories do not apply rentals or Outdoor Festival Infrastructure.
a) Adult Community-Based Program(s)
b) Youth Community-Based Program (s)
c) Youth Competitive Based Program (s)
d) Local Reinvestment Program(s) and Events
e) Medical Disability Discount
PART 9 MUNICIPAL FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
9.1. A person shall not, in any park or Municipal Facility:
a) Disobey posted rules at Municipal Facilities.
b) Deface, cut, remove, destroy, or damage a tree, shrub, structure, building, or other things,
or any real or personal property in a public place.
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c) Plant vegetation in a park unless written permission to do so has been received from the
City Director.
d) Leave refuse, garbage, grass clippings, dirt, rubble, woody debris, or other harmful,
offensive, or unwholesome material in a park, green space, or Municipal Facility property.
e) Foul the water of any river, creek or stream, or other similar body of water.
f) Deface, vandalize with graffiti, remove, injure, or destroy any fixture, railing, fence, building,
monument, or other property.
g) Interfere with an organized sport or activity in a park/facility that is authorized by a rental
agreement.
h) Engage in any conduct that may cause or be likely to cause injury, harm or danger to
themselves or others.
i)
Allow a horse to enter or occupy a park or Municipal Facility without the approval of the
Director.
j)
Urinate or defecate in a public place except in a facility designed for such use or use any
toilet facility or change room facility other than the purpose of the building.
k) Discharge any firearms, air rifles, air rifles, spring guns, slingshots, or discharge a bow as
defined in Firearms and Bow Regulation Bylaw No.2137, as amended.
PART 10 USES PERMITTED BY PERMIT ONLY
10.1. Unless authorized by a Facility Use Permit no person shall:
a) Sell, display, or distribute refreshments or other goods, articles, or services.
a) Conduct any business or commercial venture.
b) Hold, or attempt to hold, any show, concert, exhibition, or similar activity.
c) Operate or use any amplifying system or loudspeaker in contravention of applicable noise
Bylaws.
d) Set, light, or maintain a fire within a public place except in a fire pit constructed or
authorized under the applicable Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw; or fire or explode any
combustible or other explosive material, except in accordance with applicable bylaws as to
Fire protection and Life safety.
e) Animals in facilities may be permitted at the discretion of the Director or designate.
PART 11 ADVERTISING IN PARKS OR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
11.1 Advertising in parks or municipal facilities requires compliance with the Advertising and
Sponsorship Policy.
PART 12 DONATION COLLECTION
12.1. It is unlawful for a person to install a donation vessel in a park or Municipal Facility unless it is a
non-profit community reinvestment body that is approved by Council and has entered an
agreement with the City to install a donation vessel permanently or it is a person or
organization that has installed a temporary or free-standing donation vessel to support their
non-profit organization or community reinvestment activity during a permitted special event
approved by the Director.
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PART 13 STRUCTURES IN PARKS
13.1. A person shall not erect a temporary or permanent structure in any Municipal Facility, park, or
greenspace without a permit from the City.
13.2. If any person erects a temporary or permanent structure contrary to Subsection (13.1), the City
may notify the person, to remove it immediately, and, if the person fails to do so, the City may
remove and dispose of the temporary or permanent structure at the expense of the person
who erected the temporary structure.
PART 14 OVERNIGHT PARKING/CAMPING IN A PARK OR MUNICIPAL FACILITY
14.1. Excepting in a Designated Area, no person shall park a motor or recreational vehicle overnight
in any park, or at any Municipal Facility, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM the
following day ("Overnight Parking").
14.2. No person shall erect or place a tent, shelter, or structure, for the purpose of accommodation
or sleeping ("Camping") between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM the following day in any
Park, at any Municipal Facility, or on Municipal owned property, excepting in a Designated Area
14.3. Areas may be designated by the Director of Parks, Facilities and Recreation, or their designate,
as areas where Overnight Parking or Camping may be permitted (a "Designated Area") subject
to the following conditions:
a) No campfires or fire pits, either gas-fired or otherwise, and no barbeques or other similar
outdoor cooking apparatus may be utilized in the Designated Area.
b) No awning, slide-outs, or other extensions shall be permitted from a motor or recreational
vehicle.
c) Any Overnight Parking must be contained within a designated parking stall
14.4. The Director or designate may approve a person contracted by the City to sleep overnight to
protect equipment or materials directly related to the activity for the contractor is hired.
14.5. The Director, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Enforcement Officer, or RCMP Officer, may remove,
or cause to be removed, any unauthorized motor vehicles, devices, recreational vehicles,
trailers, tents, structures, machinery, and any other items associated with unlawfully parking,
camping, or sleeping, from any Park, Municipal Facility, or on Municipal owned property. The
cost of the removal shall be charged to the owner thereof.
PART 15 LOSS OF ACCESS RIGHTS
15.1. If the Director, Enforcement Officer, or RCMP Officer believes a person or group within a park
or facility is contravening any provision of this bylaw, that person or group shall:
a) Be required to comply with the conditions related to that person or group's future use of
the park or facility.
b) Be required to leave the park or community facility and be required to provide their names
and addresses and produce identification if requested by the Director, Enforcement Officer,
or RCMP.
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PART 16 OFFENCES, PENALTIES, AND ENFORCEMENT
16.1. Any person who contravenes, violates, or fails to comply with any provision of this Bylaw, or
who suffers or permits an act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of this Bylaw, or
fails to do anything required by this Bylaw, commits an offence, and shall be liable upon
conviction:
a) to a fine of not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) dollars or
b) a fine imposed under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw as amended from time to time
16.2. In addition to any fine imposed, City may seek reimbursement for the cost of any prosecution,
and seek any other penalty or order be imposed pursuant to the Community Charter or Offence
Act as amended from time to time.
16.3. If an offence continues for more than one day, each day that the offence continues constitutes
a separate and distinct offence.
16.4. Nothing in this Bylaw limits the City from utilizing any other remedy that is otherwise available
to the City by law.
16.5. No person shall interfere with, hinder, or obstruct a municipal officer or employee in the
exercise or performance of their powers, duties, or functions.
16.6. If a person contravenes any section of this bylaw and causes damage to the park or Municipal
Facility, the City may do the necessary repairs or work at the person's expense in contravention
of the bylaw.
PART 17 TEMPORARY DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY
17.1. The Director may, at any time, temporarily close any park or public place or part thereof to the
use of the public if, in their opinion, such closure is necessary to prevent or assist in the
prevention of a breach of the peace, prevent a violation of either criminal or civil law, protect
public safety, or conduct maintenance or repairs.
17.2. A Director, Enforcement Officer, or RCMP may direct a person to leave any park or Municipal
Facility if that person is acting in contravention of this bylaw, other municipal legislation, or any
federal or provincial legislation, including using or possessing controlled substances, alcohol,
cannabis, or other intoxicants.
PART 18 REPEAL
18.1. The Corporation of the City of Fernie "Municipal Facilities and Parks User Fees Bylaw No. 2394,
2020" and all amendments thereto are repealed on the effective date of this Bylaw.
PART 19 EFFECTIVE DATE
This Bylaw shall come into effect the 1st day of January, 2024
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Read a first time this 26th day of September, 2023.
Read a second time this 12th day of December, 2023.
Read a third time this 12th day of December, 2023.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 2023.
_____________________________________
MAYOR
_____________________________________
Corporate Administrative Officer
I hereby certify the foregoing to be the original
Bylaw No. 2484.
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Schedule A: Municipal Facilities and Parks
Fees and Fee Reduction Categories
Fee Reduction Evaluation Grid (Facilities)
Recommended Discount
Adult Community-Based Program(s)
10% discount on non-commercial/local rate
Youth Community-Based Program(s)
50% discount on non-commercial/local rate
Competitive Youth Program(s)
40% discount on non-commercial/local rate
Local Re-investment
75% discount on non-commercial/local rate
Medical Disability Discount
50% discount on facility admittance rate
Caregiver
100% discount on facility admittance rate
Multi-Day Equipment Rental Discount
30% discount on equipment rental rate
Fee Schedule (inclusive of GST)
Aquatic Centre and Arena
Admittance Rate Per Visit
2023
2024
2025
2026
Infant (0-2 years)
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
Pre-Schooler (3-5 years)
$3.25
$3.25
$3.25
$3.50
Child (6-12 years)
$4.25
$4.25
$4.25
$4.50
Youth (13-20 years)
$5.25
$5.25
$5.25
$5.50
Adult (21-55 years)
$6.25
$6.25
$6.25
$6.50
Senior (55 - 79 years)
$5.25
$5.25
$5.25
$5.50
Super Senior (80+)
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
Family
$16.00
$16.00
$16.00
$16.25
Shower Use
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
Last Call Fee
50% of
admittance
rate
50% of
admittance
rate
50% of
admittance
rate
50% of
admittance
rate
Punch Cards (expiry 3 years from the date of purchase)
10 Trip Punch Card
admittance rate X 9
20 Trip Punch Card
admittance rate X 17
30 Trip Punch Card
admittance rate X 22.5
Annual Fee Increase
All fee increases commence on January 1 each year.
NESUP Administrative Fee
$55.25
NESUP Permit Fee
Based on facility fees
Highway 3 Kiosk Advertising Request
$27.65
Cancellation and Transfer Administrative Fee
$11.10
Damage Deposit
$50.00-500.00
Dedicated Rental Space - Calculated Annually
$11.65 per Sq/Ft
Staff time per hour
Applicable staff rates
Equipment time per hour with Operator
Applicable staff rates and BC Blue Book Equipment Rate
Electrical Rates for Special Events
Daily $18.05
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Monthly Pass Rates
1 Month pass
admittance rate x 11
3 Month pass
admittance rate x 28
Elk Valley Recreation Access Pass
2023
2024
2025
2026
Individual
$419.86
$428.25
$436.82
$445.56
Family
$883.84
$901.52
$919.55
$937.94
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