{"id":229,"date":"2021-04-09T15:40:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T22:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2022-08-03T08:26:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T15:26:07","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_17ac8a8a height_medium color_primary\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Below, we have provided answers to what we anticipate will be the most frequently asked questions about the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort project. \u00a0Please note that our responses are based on the preliminary design we have proposed in the Expression of Interest we submitted to the Province\u2019s Mountain Resort Branch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i6qUJ5cj5cI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #f95151;\">Click Here<\/span><\/span><\/a> for a recording of our recent Virtual Information Session.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-tabs layout_ver navwidth_auto navpos_left style_default switch_click has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:1em\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list items_8 align_none\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list-h\"><button class=\"w-tabs-item active defined-active\" aria-controls=\"content-e64d\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">TOP TEN QUESTIONS<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-bridal-veil-mountain-resort-faq-project-details\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">PROJECT DETAILS<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-taff\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">FIRST NATIONS<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-mb83\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">BENEFITS<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-mb29\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">ENVIRONMENT<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-a697\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">RECREATION<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-c095\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">TOURISM<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-x918\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">PROVINCIAL REVIEW PROCESS<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section active\" id=\"e64d\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header active\" aria-controls=\"content-e64d\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">TOP TEN QUESTIONS<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-e64d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            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class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Will Bridal Veil Mountain Resort offer summer activities?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Yes, the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort will be much more than a winter destination. BVMR will be an all-season mountain resort offering a wide range of affordable, family-friendly recreational, cultural, and tourism activities year-round. In summer, BVMR is expected to offer lift-serviced downhill mountain biking, cross-country mountain biking, hiking, camping, zip lines, aerial adventure park, Indigenous cultural activities, and sightseeing. In winter, BVMR is expected to offer downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, backcountry touring, skating, snowshoeing, tubing, Indigenous cultural activities, and sightseeing. Should the proposed project proceed, decisions regarding activities and attractions at BVMR will be jointly determined in collaboration with our St\u00f3:l\u014d Community partners.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How will this project affect the offroad community and other public user groups?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>BVMR recognizes the critical importance of accommodating diverse user groups within the context of proper environmental oversight and, most importantly, full protection of the St\u00f3:l\u014d lands in accordance with St\u00f3:l\u014d land stewardship values. Regarding public access, should the project be invited to proceed to the next stage of the application process (Formal Proposal), we would seek to draft a preliminary Backcountry Access Management Plan developed collaboratively with public user groups, including the offroad community. BVMR and St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities will jointly develop the BVMR project to the highest environmental and sustainability standards, applying St\u00f3:l\u014d cultural, traditional, and land stewardship values. Should the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort proceed to the next stage in the application process, any decisions, including those related to public access, will be jointly determined in collaboration with our St\u00f3:l\u014d Community partners.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How are you addressing potential traffic and access issues?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Regarding traffic, exit points off the highway, and existing or new access roads to the valley village, these issues would be studied as part of detailed traffic impact studies that would be completed as part of the Formal Proposal and Master Plan stages of the proposed project\u2019s application process, should the project be invited to proceed. Rest assured the project is fully committed to exploring all options to minimize traffic impacts. BVMR will work closely with the City of Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley Regional District, the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and all St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, to ensure we meet or exceed all applicable traffic, cycling, and pedestrian safety standards.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How will environmental stewardship be incorporated in this proposed project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <ul>\n<li>St\u00f3:l\u014d cultural, traditional, and land stewardship values will be the foundation of all BVMR planning.<\/li>\n<li>BVMR will undergo rigorous environmental reviews that meet or exceed St\u00f3:l\u014d and Provincial standards. Additionally, BVMR will be required to complete an Environmental Assessment by the Environmental Assessment Office, and an Environmental Mitigation Plan, with best management practices jointly developed with the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities.<\/li>\n<li>With BVMR, St\u00f3:l\u014d will have Exclusive Use and the rights to manage, control, and regulate the 11,500-acre resort tenure area, and no third-party industrial or commercial use will be permitted on the site.<\/li>\n<li>The final, provincially approved Master Plan for the BVMR\/St\u00f3:l\u014d project, would obligate BVMR\/St\u00f3:l\u014d to provide full environmental and land protection, and empower them to manage the land to ensure its environmental protection.St\u00f3:l\u014d will have complete authority to protect environmental values and all cultural, traditional, spiritual sites, special places, and traditional activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How will this project benefit tourism in the Fraser Valley and how will it affect other local skiing areas?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Bridal Veil Mountain Resort has the potential to become one of BC\u2019s premiere destination all-season resorts and a major, year-round economic and tourism driver for the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, the local communities, the Fraser Valley and the Province. By drawing thousands of overnight and multi-day visitors to the Fraser Valley, BVMR would generate significant local spending for travel, accommodation, dining\/culinary, tourism, retail, arts and culture. Just as the golfing community is drawn to areas that offer multiple diverse courses, we expect BVMR will attract thousands of British Columbians and out-of-province and international visitors (skiers, bikers, hikers, etc.) looking to experience other Fraser Valley attractions, including other mountain resorts like Sasquatch and Manning Park.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    When will Bridal Veil Mountain Resort open?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Like the Cascade Skyline Gondola project, BVMR would require extensive planning and detailed studies, as well as approvals from the Province, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) and the City of Chilliwack before it can move forward. B.C.\u2019s All-Seasons Resort application process is a complex and comprehensive multi-stage process that typically takes years to complete. At this time, the Bridal Veil Mountain Resort Expression of Interest is being evaluated by BC\u2019s Mountain Resorts Branch. As part of that evaluation process, the Branch has collected feedback from First Nations, provincial agencies and stakeholders. If approved, the next step in the application process would be the submission of a much more detailed Formal Proposal. For more information, visit the Province of B.C.\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aUv9TU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All-Seasons Resort application process<\/a> website.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Who is leading this project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Bridal Veil Mountain Resort is currently being led by a Fraser Valley-based ownership team with experience in resort developments. Our highest priorities are the meaningful participation by the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, implementing First Nations land stewardship values, and having the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities as joint managers and full equity owners in this all-season resort concept. Should the proposed project proceed to the next stage in the application process, all decisions will be jointly determined in full collaboration with our St\u00f3:l\u014d Community partners.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Who owns the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort land?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort is located in S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw, the traditional lands of the St\u00f3:l\u014d People, who have occupied these lands since time immemorial, and never ceded or surrendered the lands. The Land maps and materials provided to BVMR by the People of the River Referrals Office (PRRO) show that these lands include the overlapping and shared traditional lands and territories of many St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and St\u00f3:l\u014d Tribal Groups. These are complex land and historic issues, that can only be addressed with St\u00f3:l\u014d-led solutions.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How are you including First Nations in this project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>For nearly two years, the BVMR team has carried out a broad consultation process with St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and Leadership, aimed at having collaborative, respectful and meaningful discussions. As of July 2022, we are actively involved in the very early stages of Community consultation and engagement with 20 St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities. Those consultations are being conducted in full accordance with all St\u00f3:l\u014d community consultation protocols. Our goal is to be the first four season mountain resort in Canada to be jointly planned, developed, owned, and operated in a full partnership with local participating First Nations Communities. Should it proceed, Bridal Veil Mountain Resort would provide St\u00f3:l\u014d with exclusive rights to manage, control, and regulate an 11,500-acre resort site that would be jointly designed, developed, and owned by St\u00f3:l\u014d in partnership with BVMR Ltd., fully in accordance with St\u00f3:l\u014d environmental, traditional and cultural values and land stewardship principles.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about our core principles and our ongoing Indigenous consultation, please visit www.bridalveilmountainresort.ca<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Is skiing a viable activity for these mountains? Is there enough snow?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-1610\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Bridal Veil Mountain Resort will be a four-season resort, offering world-class recreation 12 months of the year \u2013 skiing and snowboarding will be the core of the winter season experience. While detailed winter climate studies remain to be completed, records show that the area\u2019s natural snowfall can support a full ski season, and temperatures are suitable for snowmaking. It\u2019s anticipated the ski season could run from December to April.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"bridal-veil-mountain-resort-faq-project-details\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-bridal-veil-mountain-resort-faq-project-details\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">PROJECT DETAILS<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-bridal-veil-mountain-resort-faq-project-details\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination 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         .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Is this the same project that was proposed for this area in 2004?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>No. This project features a new team, a new vision, an expanded variety of activities and experiences, and significantly more opportunities to benefit local First Nations, local communities and the province.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What is the preliminary concept for Bridal Veil Mountain Resort?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The preliminary concept for BVMR (prior to input from local First Nations, the Province and local government) is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An all-season mountain resort and recreation facilities that cater to guests of all ages, interests and abilities.<\/li>\n<li>At the base, you would have Valley Base Village with potential features like a resort centre, staging facilities, parking, hotels, restaurants, cafes, retail, rental, grocery store, and resort residential accommodation.<\/li>\n<li>From there, two sightseeing gondolas would rise 1,480m and 1,200m respectively, offering stunning views of the Fraser Valley and Cascade Mountain Range.<\/li>\n<li>The gondolas would take you to two viewpoints, including a car-free Alpine Village that would feature ski-in\/ski-out, bike-in bike-out hotels, lodges, restaurants, bistros, retail, galleries, spas, resort residential accommodation, and Indigenous cultural attractions that would be developed in consultation with the St\u00f3:l\u014d.<\/li>\n<li>From the top of the gondolas, guests would have access to 11,500 acres of terrain for a wide range of activities throughout the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Hasn\u2019t another project been approved for this same area?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>No. A single sightseeing gondola project has been proposed nearby. That project however has not been approved. It is currently in the application process, as per B.C.\u2019s Adventure Tourism Policy. B.C.\u2019s Mountain Resorts Branch is currently conducting a review process, comparing our Bridal Veil Mountain Resort project with the other proposed project to determine highest and best use, economically, socially, environmentally and culturally.\u00a0 Only one project will be selected to proceed.\u00a0 We believe that ours is the superior project.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How does the proposed single gondola sightseeing project compare to the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The two projects are very different, with Bridal Veil Mountain Resort providing numerous advantages over the smaller gondola project. Bridal Veil Mountain Resort\u2019s superior benefits and opportunities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two sightseeing gondolas compared to one.<\/li>\n<li>A ski hill and two villages with a variety of accommodation, retail, restaurants, cultural attractions and amenities.<\/li>\n<li>A more diverse range of spectacular recreation terrain and scenery.<\/li>\n<li>Significantly more local jobs in a wider range of industry sectors and service areas.<\/li>\n<li>BVMR is destination resort catering to day-use and overnight visitors, compared to simply a day-use facility.<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to provide an extensive range of experiences that are adaptable to an expanding market and evolving industry trends.<\/li>\n<li>A more diverse range of recreation facilities and attractions.<\/li>\n<li>More potential opportunities for the meaningful participation of local First Nation Communities.<\/li>\n<li>An ability to be an easily phased-in and well-balanced development, that can be gradually established in response to market demand.<\/li>\n<li>More opportunities to cater to local, regional, and destination visitor needs and expectations<\/li>\n<li>More opportunities for career-oriented jobs that are year-round.<\/li>\n<li>More career training opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Significantly more tax revenue for Chilliwack, the region and the Province, including local hotel tax revenue for Chilliwack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For an overview of the differences between the two projects, please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR-CSGP_Project-Comparison_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BVMR vs. CSGP comparison document<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse open\"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"true\" >\r\n\t                                    Where will the project be located?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body show\" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Bridal Veil Mountain Resort will be located in the Upper Fraser Valley on the eastern edge of Chilliwack, on the highlands immediately south of the Fraser River. We acknowledge that we and the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort project are located in S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw, the traditional and unceded lands of the St\u00f3:l\u014d people, since time immemorial.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Why was this location selected?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>This location was selected for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> BVMR\u2019s location offers significant natural snowfall in winter, with temperatures also suitable for snowmaking. In summer, the weather is typically cool and dry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market:<\/strong> There is a large, underserved, and growing winter and summer sports and recreation market in the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, and Pacific Northwest that is perfectly suited to enable BVMR to not only be successful but complement other destination and recreation in the region and Province.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The proposed site offers a great opportunity for the establishment of a world-class, high-quality, well-balanced, skiing, mountain biking, and sightseeing resort experience. We have also ensured the proposed area is significant distance away from Mt. Cheam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transportation:<\/strong> The proposed BVMR site is easily accessed from the TransCanada Highway, two nearby international airports and several Canada-US border crossings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Views:<\/strong> BVMR would offer spectacular views of the Fraser Valley and Cascade Mountain Range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Who will operate this resort?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>At this early stage, it is too early to select a mountain resort operator. With the involvement of the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, we are confident that, should the project proceed, the mountain\u2019s spectacular terrain and resort\u2019s incredible potential will ensure we are able to secure the services of a world-leading mountain resort operator.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What experience does your team have operating mountain resorts?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-245\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>A mountain resort operator will typically be sourced later in the project proposal process. Currently, our team includes Whistler-based Brent Harley and Associates (BHA), one of the world\u2019s most experienced and respected mountain resort planning and design firms. For more about BHA\u2019s experience on mountain resort projects around the world, please visit their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brentharley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.brentharley.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our team also includes RRC Associates, a Boulder, Colorado-based research and analysis firm with nearly 40 years\u2019 experience serving high-profile clients in the travel, tourism and ski industry sectors. For more information, visit their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rrcassociates.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rrcassociates.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"taff\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-taff\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">FIRST NATIONS<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-taff\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a{\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a.open{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-249\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What roles will local First Nations have in this Project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-249\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>We strongly believe that any project undertaken on St\u00f3:l\u014d lands must involve the participating St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities in whatever capacity they deem appropriate. Recognizing that the proposed site is in S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw, the traditional and unceded lands of the St\u00f3:l\u014d people since time immemorial, our core values are to first work closely with local St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and Leadership to explore: opportunities for meaningful involvement; joint equity ownership and management; jointly designing the Project with the St\u00f3:l\u014d to the highest environmental standards and St\u00f3:l\u014d traditional, cultural and land stewardship values; as well as laying the foundations for a mutually respectful partnership, to jointly advance BVMR with the participating St\u00f3:l\u014d. To that end, we have initiated a broad St\u00f3:l\u014d consultation process aimed at having collaborative and meaningful discussions with St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, to achieve these core values.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, we see St\u00f3:l\u014d ownership and meaningful participation as key foundations for this Project, and believe their business expertise and Indigenous world perspectives would contribute greatly to the success of the Project. From an environmental perspective, we recognize that the St\u00f3:l\u014d have used and protected these lands for thousands of years and no one understands them better. If this Project proceeds, every decision we make together would honour St\u00f3:l\u014d cultural and traditional values, and the St\u00f3:l\u014d commitment to environmental responsibility and land stewardship protection.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Bridal Veil Mountain resort has the opportunity to be the first four season mountain resort in Canada to be jointly developed, owned and operated in a full partnership with local participating First Nations Communities.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Which First Nation Communities are you consulting with regarding this Project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-249\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The BVMR team is engaging in proper and respectful consultation with all 24 St\u00f3:l\u014d communities within S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw, the traditional territory of the St\u00f3:l\u014d people.<\/p>\n<p>While this engagement is mandated by the Province of BC\u2019s All Seasons Resort Policies and Guidelines, our actions are guided by the core Indigenous values upon which BVMR was founded. First and foremost is the belief that no major resource projects in Canada should proceed, unless the local First Nations upon whose traditional territories the proposed project is located, are invited to be meaningfully engaged and become major owners in the project. This focus on joint management and equity ownership in the BVMR Project are the foundations of our St\u00f3:l\u014d consultations. Those consultations are being conducted in full accordance with all St\u00f3:l\u014d community consultation protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the BVMR Project will be jointly planned and developed to the highest environmental standards and sustainability principles with the participating St\u00f3:l\u014d communities, applying St\u00f3:l\u014d cultural, traditional and land stewardship values.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Which First Nation Communities are you consulting with regarding this Project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-249\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The BVMR team is engaging in proper and respectful consultation with all 24 St\u00f3:l\u014d communities within S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw, the traditional territory of the St\u00f3:l\u014d people.<\/p>\n<p>While this engagement is mandated by the Province of BC\u2019s All Seasons Resort Policies and Guidelines, our actions are guided by the core Indigenous values upon which BVMR was founded. First and foremost is the belief that no major resource projects in Canada should proceed, unless the local First Nations upon whose traditional territories the proposed project is located, are invited to be meaningfully engaged and become major owners in the project. This focus on joint management and equity ownership in the BVMR Project are the foundations of our St\u00f3:l\u014d consultations. Those consultations are being conducted in full accordance with all St\u00f3:l\u014d community consultation protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the BVMR Project will be jointly planned and developed to the highest environmental standards and sustainability principles with the participating St\u00f3:l\u014d communities, applying St\u00f3:l\u014d cultural, traditional and land stewardship values.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What consultation have you carried out with the local St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities so far?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-249\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>BVMR has initiated a broad consultation process with the local St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and Leadership, aimed at having collaborative, respectful and meaningful discussions. Our engagement work with the St\u00f3:l\u014d began in early January 2021, when Bridal Veil Mountain Resort Ltd. began its formal consultation process with the 15 St\u00f3:l\u014d Member Communities of the S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw Stewardship Alliance (STSA), as managed by the People of the River Referral Office (PRRO) in St\u00f3:l\u014d. All the Project documents, including the EOI that was filed with the Province, were made available to the 15 Communities. Additionally, we filed a comprehensive Formal Response to initial issues raised by the PRRO on the BVMR Project in early March, which was circulated to the 15 Communities. Our active and ongoing consultation with these St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities includes filing updated Project documents and new information regularly with the PRRO, which makes that\u00a0 material available to the 15 Communities through its online portal.<\/p>\n<p>We have also reached out to the nine other St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities that are not members of the STSA, to initiate respectful consultation and engagement with them, in accordance with each Community\u2019s local consultation protocols. We are now actively engaging five of those St\u00f3:l\u014d communities, fully respecting their own consultation processes and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>As of July 2022, we are actively involved in various stages of Community consultation and engagement with 20 of the 24 St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities. One of the four remaining St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities has formally withdrawn from the Provincial consultation and engagement process.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What additional engagement has the Proponent had with the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-249\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>In addition to the engagement efforts described above, in early January 2021, we sent a personal letter to all the St\u00f3:l\u014d leaders, including Chiefs and Councilors, in all 24 St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities. The letter introduced the Project, acknowledged it was on the Traditional lands of the St\u00f3:l\u014d people, and asked for their advice and guidance on how we could follow their protocols and begin our formal engagement processes with all of the Communities.<\/p>\n<p>In April 2021, we again connected with all 24 St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and each Community\u2019s Leadership personally, providing our Project announcement press release and website address, and again asking how we can continue to properly engage with their Community, in accordance with each Community\u2019s protocols and procedures. In addition, we have reached out to the broader Indigenous communities and business organizations in S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw.<\/p>\n<p>To date, we have provided detailed presentations about BVMR to 12 St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities. The presentations include information about the project provided by BVMR\u2019s owners, Brent Harley and Associates (the mountain resort designer) and our advisor on Indigenous matters. Presentations to St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and Leadership are ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, we have had a positive response to our engagement with St\u00f3:l\u014d Leadership and we continue to provide St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and Leadership with Project updates through direct and ongoing correspondence. Although the BVMR Team has been very active and engaged throughout S\u2019\u00f3lh T\u00e9m\u00e9xw, it is important to note that the Project is still in the very early stages of its consultation and respectful relationship-building with the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_FN-FAQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to download a PDF of the above FAQ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"mb83\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-mb83\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">BENEFITS<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-mb83\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a{\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a.open{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-385\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What benefits will this project generate for Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley and the Province of British Columbia?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-385\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>We believe the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort will provide significant benefits and opportunities for the region and the province, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jobs and training: From planning and construction, to operation, BVMR will generate thousands of training, employment and career opportunities in sectors such as arts and culture, construction, hospitality, resort management, tourism, transportation and more.<\/li>\n<li>Local project spending: The BVMR project would generate significant local spending though sourcing and procurement of materials, supply and labour for food and beverage, landscaping, building maintenance, retail, rentals, leasing and accommodations.<\/li>\n<li>Local tourist spending: BVMR would generate significant local spending for travel, accommodation, F&amp;B, tourism, retail, arts and culture.<\/li>\n<li>Recreation: BVMR will provide outdoor enthusiasts with access to 11,500 acres of great terrain for many numerous winter and summer activities.<\/li>\n<li>Tax revenue: BVMR will generate significant local hotel tax revenue for Chilliwack, and other tax revenue for Chilliwack, the region and the Province. (Annual paid taxes are expected to exceed $26 million at buildout.)<\/li>\n<li>Tourism: BVMR would be a major new, year-round tourism driver for the region and Province, drawing thousands of additional visitors to other Fraser Valley\/BC attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"mb29\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-mb29\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">ENVIRONMENT<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-mb29\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a{\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a.open{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-386\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What impacts will this project have on the environment?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-386\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Our project team is committed to meeting or exceeding the highest environmental standards and incorporating the world\u2019s best practices in mountain resort design. Our goals are to build BVMR as a sustainable community, responding to the realities of climate change, and to incorporate local First Nations traditional, cultural, and land stewardship values, developed in partnership with local First Nations communities.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How will environmental issues be addressed as part of this project\u2019s application?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-386\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Throughout the provincial project review process, BVMR will be subject to provincial inter-agency, First Nations and local government reviews. Among the key proposal components that will be assessed are environmental impact and remedies proposed to mitigate any identified impacts. Given the opportunity to proceed from the EOI to the next stage (Formal Proposal), that Formal Proposal would address and\/or include, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A technical inventory and analysis of the proposed resort lands, with appropriate mapping.<\/li>\n<li>An environmental inventory of the proposed development lands.<\/li>\n<li>Development concepts for the resort\u2019s primary attractions, illustrating and discussing its balanced resort capacity.<\/li>\n<li>Development concepts for staging and support facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental issues and hazards resulting from the proposed development and planned remedies for these issues and hazards.<\/li>\n<li>Economic and social impacts and land use issues, including proposed means of conflict resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What is the proposed project doing to address any potential impacts to wildlife?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-386\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Should the BVMR project proceed beyond the EOI stage, we will continue to enhance and update our knowledge of the wildlife and wildlife habitat that may be impacted through the planning process. This would include an Environmental Inventory of the entire study area, completed by a qualified environmental professional (QEP) in advance of the Formal Proposal stage, and an Environmental Audit and Mitigation Plan completed by a QEP as part of the Master Plan stage. Further, based on the projected size of BVMR, the project would trigger an Environmental Assessment under the BC Environmental Assessment Act. The results of these environmental studies and the prescribed mitigation actions would shape the refinement of the resort concept during the Master Plan stage. Finally, if the BVMR project is ultimately approved, prior to construction, we would have detailed surveys of proposed development sites (e.g. buildings, ski lifts) completed by qualified environmental professional.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that, among our highest priorities are the meaningful participation by the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and meeting or exceeding the highest environmental standards. To that end, in addition to carrying out the Provincial processes dictated by the All Season Resort Policy, we are fully committed to continued consultation with the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities and incorporating their traditional land stewardship principles as part of the foundation for the resort planning and design process.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Does this proposed project encroach on Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-386\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort study area does not overlap with any provincial parks, protected areas, or municipal parks.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"a697\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-a697\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">RECREATION<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-a697\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: #fff;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a{\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a.open{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How would you compare BVMR to other mountain resorts?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Bridal Veil Mountain Resort has the potential to match the size and capacity of BC mountain resorts like Big White, Silver Star, Sun Peaks, and Revelstoke. In terms of gondola-accessed mountain resorts, BVMR, as proposed, would be similar (in Canada) to Sunshine Village in Banff, (in Europe) to Avoriaz\/Morzine in France and (in the United States) to Mountain Village in Telluride.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the link below for a bar graph comparison of the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort tenure compared to other well known ski hills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_Resort-Comparison.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BVMR_Resort Comparison<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What are your plans regarding public access to the backcountry?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Regarding public access to the existing Controlled Recreational Area, one of the options we would seek to explore is the creation of a Backcountry Access Management Plan developed collaboratively with public user groups. Of course, it should be noted that our highest priorities are the meaningful participation by the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, First Nations land stewardship values; and exploring this resort concept and joint equity ownership and management with the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities. Therefore, should the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort proceed to the next stage in the application process, any decisions will be jointly determined in collaboration with our St\u00f3:l\u014d Community Partners.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How many chairlifts do you expect to have and what will be the ratio of terrain difficulty?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The preliminary concept includes 18 chairlifts (plus the 2 gondolas), but this number isn&#8217;t fixed and will likely move around somewhat as we move through the planning process. The ratio of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced ski trails is not known as we have not progressed to that level of detail. We can say that, based on the ski slope analysis, the EOI study area contains a mix of ski terrain that closely aligns with the skier marketplace (approximately 20% beginner\/green, 60% intermediate\/blue, and 20% advanced\/black). One of our priorities if\/when we get to more detailed planning will be to ensure that the ski trails on offer line up with this breakdown. We will have advanced\/expert terrain for the experienced hard chargers, and beginner, &#8216;never-ever&#8217; terrain for the people putting on skis for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on terrain analysis, please check-out the Expression of Interest PDF found within the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources<\/a> section of our website.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What winter activities will BVMR offer?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>In winter, BVMR will offer downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, backcountry touring, skating, snowshoeing, tubing, Indigenous cultural activities and sightseeing.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What activities will BVMR offer in summer?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>In summer, BVMR will offer lift-serviced downhill mountain biking, cross-country mountain biking, hiking, camping, zip lines, aerial adventure park, Indigenous cultural activities and sightseeing.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How much snow does these mountains receive?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>While detailed winter climate studies remain to be completed, records show that the area\u2019s natural snowfall is significant, and temperatures are suitable for snowmaking.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How long would the ski season be?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-388\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>It is anticipated the ski season could run from December to April, offering something for everyone, including ski runs for every skill and experience level and runs reaching 2,300 feet of skiable vertical.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"c095\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-c095\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">TOURISM<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-c095\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a{\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a.open{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-389\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How will this project benefit tourism in the Fraser Valley and BC?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-389\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Bridal Veil Mountain Resort has the potential to become one of BC\u2019s premiere destination resorts and a major, year-round economic and tourism driver for local communities, the Fraser Valley and the Province. By drawing thousands of overnight and multi-day visitors to the Fraser Valley, BVMR would generate significant local spending for travel, accommodation, F&amp;B, tourism, retail, arts and culture. It would also become a significant generator of local hotel tax revenue for Chilliwack.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    Will BVMR offer sightseeing opportunities?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-389\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Yes, BVMR will provide two sightseeing gondolas that will transport guests up to Chipmunk Ridge and two viewpoints 3,300 feet above the Valley Village. Each viewpoint will offer stunning views of the Fraser Valley and Cascade Mountain Range.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How will this project affect other tourism operators and attractions in the Fraser Valley?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-389\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>By attracting significantly more additional domestic and international visitors to the Fraser Valley, BVMR is expected to be a major, year-round economic and tourism driver for local communities and the region. In addition to residents and tourists making day trips to the resort, BVMR\u2019s attractions and accommodations will draw thousands of overnight and multi-day visitors to the Fraser Valley. While here, these visitors will be looking to experience other Fraser Valley attractions, including other mountain resorts like Sasquatch and Manning Park.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"x918\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-x918\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">PROVINCIAL REVIEW PROCESS<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-x918\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n                    .xga-accordoin-heading .title {\r\n            font-size: t;\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li .current,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a:hover\r\n        {\r\n            color:#06283b;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            border-color:;\r\n        }\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li,\r\n        .accordion-pagination .accordion-pagination-wrapper ul li a{\r\n            color: #126f80;\r\n            background-color: ;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n                    .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a:after{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a{\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-heading a.open{\r\n                color: #126f80;\r\n                background-color: ;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content{\r\n                color: #06283b;\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n                border-color: #126f80;\r\n            }\r\n            .xga-accordion-wrapper-10 .xga-accrodion .xga-accordion-body .xga-acc-content p{\r\n                font-size: 16px;\r\n            }\r\n        \r\n\r\n        \t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"xga-accordion-wrapper-10\" id=\"xga-accrodion-387\">\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What is the process for applying to develop a resort?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-387\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>The resort development application process is a three-phase process that includes (1) the description of the project vision known as the Expression of Interest, (2) the generation of a Formal Proposal, and (3) the creation of a Master Plan. Each phase provides provincial ministries and agencies, the federal government, First Nations, local governments and local stakeholders with opportunities to provide input on application requirements and decisions.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Expression of Interest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe general location, project vision, projected market, and key aspects of the proposed resort at a high level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formal Proposal<\/strong><br \/>\nGreater detail on the proposed resort concept, its potential environmental, cultural, social, and economic impacts and benefits, and overall feasibility of the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Master Plan<\/strong><br \/>\nA complete and fully detailed resort concept, supported by a detailed environmental audit and mitigation plan, archaeological assessments, market and economic analysis, and infrastructure, servicing, and management plans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/natural-resource-use\/resort-development\/applying-to-develop-a-resort\/formal-proposal-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application process<\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/natural-resource-use\/resort-development\/applying-to-develop-a-resort#Mountain_Resorts_Guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All Season Resorts Guidelines<\/a>, and requirements for <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/natural-resource-use\/resort-development\/applying-to-develop-a-resort\/expression-of-interest-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expressions of Interest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/natural-resource-use\/resort-development\/applying-to-develop-a-resort\/formal-proposal-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Formal Proposals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/natural-resource-use\/resort-development\/applying-to-develop-a-resort\/master-plan-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Plans<\/a>, please visit the Mountain Resorts Branch <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/natural-resource-use\/resort-development\/applying-to-develop-a-resort\/master-plan-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    What opportunity will local First Nations have to review this proposed project?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-387\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>Among our project\u2019s highest priorities are the meaningful participation by the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities, the integration of First Nations land stewardship values, and exploring this resort concept and joint equity ownership and management with the St\u00f3:l\u014d Communities. As part of the Mountain Resort Branch\u2019s EOI review process, MRB has distributed a referral package to local First Nations and local government to collect their feedback about the two projects proposed for this area. The meaningful participation of local First Nations will be a critical component of each phase of the Province\u2019s project review process.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"xga-accrodion\">\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-heading\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"xga-collapse \"\r\n                   aria-expanded=\"false\" >\r\n\t                                    How can I submit comments or questions about this project to Bridal Veil Mountain Resort?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"xga-accordion-body \" data-parent=\"xga-accrodion-387\">\r\n                <div class=\"xga-acc-content\">\r\n<!--                    -->                    <p>You can reach us at <a href=\"mailto:info@bridalveilmountainresort.ca\">info@bridalveilmountainresort.ca<\/a> or 604-646-3551.<br \/>\nMedia are asked to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:media@bridalveilmountainresort.com\">media@bridalveilmountainresort.ca<\/a> or 604-646-3551.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t                        \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_331f876d img_footer align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1601\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_logo_colour.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_logo_colour.jpg 1601w, https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_logo_colour-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_logo_colour-1024x357.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_logo_colour-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bridalveilmountainresort.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/BVMR_logo_colour-115x40.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1601px) 100vw, 1601px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You can reach us at info@bridalveilmountainresort.ca or 604-646-3551. 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