Taylor finalizes new 2026 Peace Island Park Bylaw

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Taylor has approved a new bylaw for managing Peace Island Park. 

On January 19th, the District of Taylor council approved the Peace Island Park Bylaw, which details maintenance, improvements, operations, control and use of Peace Island Park.

The bylaw replaces another bylaw of the same name from 2025, and pertains solely to the park, which is controlled by the district through a free Crown grant and a long-term lease with BC Hydro.

According to Ryan Galay, the district’s chief administrative officer, several proposed changes were included in the 2026 bylaw which differed from the 2025 version. 

The changes included adjustments to the length of time an individual can camp, and the allowance and use of electric utility vehicles (EUVs) within the park. 

Specifically, EUVs are allowed into the park, provided they are “solely powered by battery, cannot exceed a maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour and are a golf cart, scooter, electric dirt bike or e-bicycle.” 

The second change stated individuals staying in sites designated as ‘full service’ can remain more than 14 days at a time if they are doing so for “work-related purposes,” and require proof of working within the region on a “significant project” and approval from the district’s director of community services. 

‘Full service’ sites provide direct access to utilities such as electricity, water and sewage.

According to the new bylaw, maintenance of the park is to be conducted by the parks and facilities manager and bylaw enforcement officers, and use of the park by private residents is restricted to those granted permission through permits. 

Visitors of the park are also restricted regarding what activities they can conduct in the park. Prohibited activities include conducting business, organizing special events or organized sport, building any structure or publishing notices, advertisements or placards.

Individuals found to be violating the bylaw can face fines of up to $2,000 plus the cost of prosecution. 

To read the complete bylaw, see below.