Quesnel Waterfront Plan

This project establishes a Quesnel Waterfront Plan (QWP) for eight kilometres of waterfront in the community’s core. It is consistent with the Official Community Plan that identifies the potential to capitalize on the community’s unique location of rivers and creeks and to create improved public access to and vibrant spaces along the waterfront. This project articulates a vision and illustrates a future plan for the riverfront that is based on realistic economic development opportunities. Quesnel is known as a great community to drive through. The primary goal of this project is to change that perception, so the City becomes known as a great place to stop and a destination in its own right. Imagine a riverfront with interesting boutique shopping, patio dining, and river recreation that also features a natural setting, a First Nations context, and post-contact history. Such opportunities could attract tourists and new development and inspire current residents to be even more proud to call Quesnel home.