Strategic Cultural Plan

What is the Strategic Cultural Plan?

The Strategic Cultural Plan highlights the impact and value of arts and culture in Courtenay. It provides a framework to continue supporting this important aspect of community life.

Looking ahead

Over a 10-year period, the plan lays out the vision, goals, objectives and actions that will steer the City of Courtenay towards a future in which arts and culture is integral to everyday life, and Courtenay is recognized as a vibrant, sustainable arts and culture hub representing the diversity of residents, communities and visitors.

Where it came from

The Strategic Cultural Plan is a 2023-2026 Council Strategic Priority. It’s supported by the following City plans and reports:

Cultural Services Review (2019)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2019)
Official Community Plan (2022)

Listening to the community

The plan was shaped using strategic documents, research and public engagement through an equity lens. Feedback from the community is shared in the What We Heard Report [PDF/1.1MB].

Official adoption

City Council officially approved the plan on March 12, 2025.

Courtenay is a thriving cultural hub of creative opportunities, dedicated to cultivating vibrant and inclusive arts and culture for residents and visitors alike. Culture and history of indigenous peoples are interwoven into a diverse community where connection and resiliency are celebrated through artistic expression and cultural exchange.

Full documents

Next steps

The following Implementation Strategy has been developed to ensure the vision, goals, objectives and actions of the plan are able to move forward with adequate support and resources. Access a copy of the Implementation Strategy.