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Sayward Events
Paint Party At The Crossroads Restaurant – March 15th 7:00pm
Youth Soccer Camp – March 30th to May 11th
Soccer camp is coming to Sayward! From March 30th until May 11th, elementary aged children can participate in an 8 week program. Practices will be held on Sundays from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (subject to coach availability) at the Sayward School Field. Please ensure your...
Village Of Sayward Public Budget Meeting – March 4th 7:00pm
The Village of Sayward invites the public to provide input into the development of the 2025-2029 Village of Sayward Financial Plan. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4th in the Council Chambers located at 652 H'Kusam Way. Connect with Village of Sayward...
Marine First Aid Training Opportunity
The A-Tlegay Fisheries Society is offering a training opportunity for Wei Wai Kum, We Wai Kai, K'omoks, Kwiakah and Tsolitis community members. A Marine First Aid course will be held at the Quinsam Hall on February 28th to March 1st, from 8:30am to 4:30pm each day....
IAA X WWK Spring Break Soccer Camp – March 24-25
We Wai Kai - Cape Mudge First Nation present the I.A.A. X WKK Spring Break Soccer Camp on March 25th and 25th at the Quinsam grass fields located at 2005 Eagle Drive in Campbell River. Ages 5-10, 10:00am to 12:00pm, both days. Ages 11-19, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, both days....
Sayward Farmers’ Institute AGM And Potluck March 1st
All farmers and would-be farmers are welcome to attend the Sayward Farmers' Institute Annual General Meeting and Potluck. Bring what you like to eat and join everybody at the Heritage Hall on Saturday, March 1st at 5:00pm. For more information, call Beth at...
Sayward News
City Of Campbell River Considering Plans To Make Drastic Cuts To Funding For Strathcona Regional District
**Update Sayward residents did not end up being impacted by proposed property tax increases. There was some discussion of that, but the motion was defeated. Strathcona Regional District funding is weighted. As such, Campbell River does contribute the largest amount of...
Nature Trust Nearing Fundraising Goal For Expanded Salmon River Protection Area
The Xwésam (Salmon) River on Vancouver Island plays a crucial role for all five species of Pacific salmon, along with cutthroat trout and steelhead. Its river and estuary provide a safe haven for some of British Columbia's most iconic wildlife, such as the majestic...
Fuel Spill Near Campbell River Airport Elicits Multi-Agency Response
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the City of Campbell River was alerted to a fuel spill on privately leased land at the Campbell River Airport (YBL). The incident has been reported to the provincial authorities, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been...
Wounded Warriors Run Arrives In Sayward February 24 2025
The Wounded Warrior Run BC 2025 is an inspiring journey across Vancouver Island, bringing communities together to raise awareness and support for the essential mental health programs offered by Wounded Warriors Canada. These initiatives provide crucial aid to trauma...
Increased Risk Of Avalanche Activity From Series Of Winter Storms
Avalanche Canada has updated the risk of avalanche activity on mountain peaks around the Sayward Valley from "low" to "medium". The Sunday forecast for coastal regions calls for heavy snowfall in the mountains with accumulations of 20cm to 40cm. Freezing levels will...
Canadian Coast Guard And Heiltsuk Tribal Council Collaborate On Fisherman Rescue And Spill Cleanup
On February 19th, the Canadian Coast Guard, alongside its partners, responded to a capsized fishing vessel near Napier Point, approximately 3 km south of Bella Bella, British Columbia. The crew from the Bella Bella Coast Guard station successfully rescued all four...
Sayward Places
Population
Land Area
Year Settled
Governance
Sayward consists of two distinct governance areas.
The Sayward Valley encompasses most of the land mass of Sayward and is home to approximately 864 residents. The Sayward Valley is located in the Strathcona Regional District Area A. Homes and businesses within the Strathcona Regional District are spaced far apart, rely on water wells and septic systems, and have weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
The Village of Sayward is a small municipality near the ocean front with approximately 334 residents. Homes and businesses within the Village of Sayward are in close proximity to each other. The Village of Sayward has municipal water and sewer services with weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves, cellular phones, cellular internet and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
Strathcona Regional District Area A Director
Gerald Whalley
Strathcona Regional District Services and Resources
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Sayward Village Mayor
Mark Baker
Village of Sayward Services and Resources
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Strathcona Regional District
Regional Office
Open Monday to Friday 830am to 430pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
Administration@SRD.ca
Village of Sayward
Municipal Office
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)