Queen's Park Habitat Building Renovations

Habitat Building Renovations
Project Status
In Progress
Category
Parks and Environment

Project Overview

Following the completion of Phase 1 in summer 2024, Phase 2 of the Queen's Park Farm Transition Master Plan (adopted by Council in 2023) is now underway.  This phase - the Queen's Park Habitat Building Renovations - transforms the former barn into a vibrant, year-round community amenity space designed to host classes, programs, and community events with availability for private events.

Habitat Proposed Building

Proposed Habitat Building Renovation

Project Background

The Queen's Park Farm Transition Master Plan includes a phased approach to transitioning the former petting farm into a year-round space that supports nature, outdoor programming and community activities. The project aims create a lasting base of environmental literacy, stewardship, and connection to local biodiversity and habitat.

Phase 2: Building Renovation (Underway - Completion mid-November 2026)

Phase 2 repurposes the former farm building into an accessible community amenity.  Once complete, the updated facility will accommodate diverse community programs, workshops, and environmental education activities, and will be bookable for private events.

Phase 2 Budget for 2026 is $582,000.

Phase 1: Landscape & Habitat Restoration (Completed Summer 2024)

City staff collaborated with land-based artist Dr. T'uy't'tanat Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:lo, Hawaiian, Swiss), as well as Indigenous youth artists and creators, to weave undulating Coast Salish forms called Hugelkulturs into the landscape to restore the soil and create habitat. 

Other improvements included:

  • Removal of the perimeter fence to enhance site access
  • Planting of native plant species
  • Installation of nurse logs and logs inoculated with Shiitake mushrooms and Hen of the Woods
  • Creation of a wetland ecosystem
  • Addition of a new wood boardwalk
  • Renovations to the outdoor pavilions

The cost to implement these Phase 1 improvements in 2024 was $100,000.

Photos by Soloman Chiniquay

Project Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Parks and Recreation:
Phone: 604-527-4567
Email: active@newwestcity.ca