Recreation Assistance Program

Cowichan Lake Recreation is committed to providing accessible and affordable recreation programs. Families living in the Cowichan Region are eligible to apply for the Recreation Assistance Program, if your combined family income is at or below the Statistics Canada Low Income Threshold. 

Benefits of the Cowichan Lake Recreation Assistance Program: 

1. A maximum $125 program credit per person, per year. This credit can be used towards registration or punch passes for programs in the Cowichan Lake Recreation Program Guide. Once approved, you pay the initial 25% of the program fee and your credit will be used to pay the remainder. 

2. Free Public Skating or Fitness passes. A maximum of 10 free passes per person, per year.

Who is eligible?

Families living in the Cowichan Region are eligible to apply for the Recreation Assistance Program, if your combined family income is at or below the Statistics Canada Low Income Threshold. You may apply once per calendar year. Requests are granted on a first come, first served basis with priority given to youth.

What is the Statistics Canada Low Income Threshold? 

To be eligible for the program, your combined gross household income (before tax) must be within/below the following income ranges:

How do I apply? 

Fill out an application form and remember to include: 

• Proof of residency 
• Proof of income or completed Adjudicator’s Declaration 
• Signed Applicant’s Declaration 

What happens next? 

Staff will review your application and contact you within 7 days of receiving your completed application. Once approved, staff will assist you with your program registration. Need more information? For more information or assistance filling out your forms, please contact: Danny Lambert, Programmer at danny.lambert@cvrd.bc.ca

Helpful Numbers: 

• Canada Revenue Agency 1.800.959.8281 
• Service Canada 1.866.866.0800 
• Cowichan Lake Recreation 250.749.6742

Click here for Recreation Assistance Application Form

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