In 2018, the Town purchased the historic St. Andrew’s Lodge property. The property is approximately 9,800m² (2.4 acres), has over 70m of waterfront, and is in a key location at Buller Road and Highway 19A. The park is now named Saahtlam, which refers to “the green at the mouth of the river,” a name gifted by the Qualicum First Nation.
In 2020, a Concept Plan was created through extensive public engagement to help define the vision of the park. Then in 2023 Lanarc Consultants were commissioned to support a community process to create a Detailed Plan to guide decision-making, park development, and amenity upgrades over the next ten years and beyond.
