FAQs

What day do I put out my garbage?

Click here for CVRD Curbside Schedules & Information  Recycling Hotline: 250-746.2540
1.800.665.3955

Who maintains the roads in Saltair?

Mainroad Mid Island Contracting – 24 HOUR HOTLINE 1.877.215.6006     

Or Click here to visit website for further information

If there is no response, your next call is:

Ministry of Transportation – Vancouver Island Nanaimo District  Click here to visit MOT website directory

What if I lose the key to my mailbox or my mailbox is damaged?

Contact Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177 or via the Canada Post Support Centre website.

Where do I buy a Dog License?

Click here for Dog Information, Licenses, & Bylaws

Who do I call if I see a dog on the loose in Saltair?

Call the Coastal Animal Services at   250-748-3395 or  Click Here to go to website

There are branches across one of our park trails. Who removes them and how do I get in touch?

The CVRD Parks Department : 250-746-2620.

What services are available in Saltair?

Check out the business services listed in our Business Directory.

Where can my kids go to school?

Depending upon your address choose the most likely district:

Local Public Schools

Chemainus Elementary (Grades K – 7)

  • 3172 Garner Street, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K2
  • 250-246-3522

Chemainus Secondary (Grades 8 – 12)

  • 9947 Daniel Street, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0
  • 250-246-4711

School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

Visit www.sd68.bc.ca

Ladysmith Primary (Grades K – 3)

  • Box 910, 510 Sixth Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6
  • 250-245-3912

Ladysmith Intermediate (Grades 4 – 6)

  • Box 849, 317 French Street, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6
  • 250-245-3551

Ladysmith Secondary (Grades 7 – 12)

  • Box 190, 710 Sixth Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2
  • 250-245-3043

What transportation services are available in Saltair

  • Taxi Service: 250-210-1027 

Where are the local health care centres?

For Cowichan Valley locations, visit www.viha.ca/locations/cowichan/.

Where can I change my address for my driver’s license?

Locally, LCU Insurance Agencies at Ladysmith & District Credit Union, 330 First Avenue, PO Box 100, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A1, phone: 250-245-2268.

ICBC can also help:

Visit their website

Who is Saltair’s elected representative?

Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands – Director Jesse McClinton

Phone: 250-252-6525 or email jesse [dot] Mcclinton [at] cvrd [dot] bc [dot] ca

Does Saltair have an Official Community Plan?

Yes, under Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands OCP 2500:

Click here to Visit the Cowichan Valley Regional District website

Where do I find my local bylaws?

CVRD website: Bylaws and Permit information

Where do I find a Electoral Area G Zoning Map?

CVRD website: Electoral Area G Zoning Map

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