Policies
No Smoking
Cheakamus Centre is a smoke-free, tobacco-free environment, indoors and outdoors. Our no-smoking policy is part of our commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable environment for all members of our campus community and in appreciation of the delicate balance of nature and the devastating damage a fire can cause. There are NO designated smoking and/or tobacco-use areas within the boundaries of the property, including outdoor areas. Individuals who wish to smoke must leave the property. Those who choose to smoke outside of property boundaries are asked to be considerate of others by using designated areas on Paradise Valley Road, brining their own receptacle and properly extinguishing and disposing of smoking materials, and removing receptacle on departure. Failure to oblige by this no-smoking policy may result in a cleaning and environmental impact fee charged to the contracted client’s final invoice.
No Outside Food
No outside food is permitted on the Cheakamus Center site. No food is permitted in the cabins, as it can attract wildlife.
Open-Flames
We do not permit open flames in any of our buildings; this includes lanterns, tea lights, candles and incense. Campfires are permitted in designated areas as agreed upon with Cheakamus Centre. Local fire bans must be adhered to and may result in no campfire time during your visit.
No Pets
Cheakamus Centre does not permit guests to bring pets or animals on site; exceptions apply to service dogs working for individuals with disabilities and resident pets. This includes housing of pets in your vehicle during your stay; guests are not permitted to walk pets on our property
Nature Preservation
Please stay on designated trails and approved spaces only. As a Nature Conservancy of Canada protected nature area, walking of trails, trimming of trees or removal of plants or foliage is not permitted. Cheakamus Centre encourages carpooling; there is designated carpool parking convenient to all building entrances. Cheakamus Centre strives to be a zero waste facility. Please utilize the compost and recycling bins provided for you. If you don’t know what goes where, we are happy to guide you.
Nut-Restricted Policy
Cheakamus Centre is a nut restricted facility. We do not order, import or permit any products containing nut on site. We cannot, however, fully guarantee that private individuals are not bringing items containing nut products on site for personal consumption or use. Please do not bring any products containing nuts on site. This also includes any skin care and hair products that may contain nuts.