The Shaftesbury Trail is a unique, culturally-historic and environmentally-significant shoreline that runs along the Peace River on the eastern edge of the Municipal District of Peace No. 135. During the development of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) in 2009, it was determined that while the Shaftesbury Trail is facing unique pressures, it also offers a variety of unique opportunities. Therefore, additional study of the area was needed to provide further direction and guide future development. This resulted in the Shaftesbury Trail Study, which was completed in 2014 by the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency on behalf of the MD of Peace. The study contains policies aimed at directing and facilitating positive change along the Shaftesbury Trail. The policies envision an orderly and sequential pattern of land use transition accommodating new residential, tourism and economic opportunities, while respecting adjacent land uses and striving to preserve and integrate natural features, open space, visual characteristics and historically significant sites. The Shaftesbury Trail Study works in conjunction with the Municipal District’s MDP and Land-Use Bylaw.
On February 11, 2014, Council approved the final version of the Shaftesbury Trail Study.
Further information regarding the Shaftesbury Trail Study may be obtained by contacting the M.D. Office at 780-338-3845 or by email at info@mdpeace.com