What is the Calabogie Secondary Plan?

The Village of Calabogie is a growing and vibrant waterfront community with a strong sense of place, deep connections to nature, and a unique mix of year-round and seasonal activities. As Calabogie continues to evolve, the Township of Greater Madawaska is preparing a new Secondary Plan that will help guide responsible growth, development, and community investment over the coming decades. The plan will serve as a roadmap for policy decisions which will inform future land use and infrastructure improvements. It will also reflect the aspirations and values of those who live, work, and spend time in Calabogie.

The plan is being developed in collaboration with Re:Public Urbanism, CIMA+, and Matrix Heritage, who are working together to deliver a planning framework that is clear, community-driven, and aligned with the Township’s long-term vision.

What Will the Plan Do?

The Calabogie Secondary Plan will:

  • Establish a community-informed vision and guiding principles
  • Identify opportunities and challenges related to transportation, drainage, cultural and natural heritage, and accessibility
  • Propose land use policies that support a livable, inclusive, and climate-resilient future
  • Address key priorities such as attainable housing, infrastructure capacity, tourism, and public space design
  • Include recommendations for Official Plan and Zoning By-law updates
  • Integrate feedback from the public, rightsholders, and interested parties
  • Celebrate and enhance the unique identity of Calabogie

Have Your Say

Community input will play a key role in shaping the Secondary Plan. Whether you are a full-time resident, seasonal visitor, business owner, or part of the broader Calabogie community, we want to hear from you.

A short online survey was open until July 11, 2025.

The feedback you contributed will help identify priorities, concerns, and ideas for the future of the Village.

Calabogie Summit Weekend July 25 & 26

Come join us for the Calabogie Summit Weekend!

Summit Events:

Calabogie Lakeside Open House
Barnet Park
Friday July 25th, 2025 at 7:00pm
Gather around the lakefront and join the project team for an evening of storytelling, conversation, and shared visioning. We'll have printed information boards inside and lakeside chats outside!
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Pop-up Information Booths
3 Locations: Barnet Park, Farmers Market, and Heritage Point
Saturday July 26th, 2025 at 10:00am
Can't make the Open House? Drop by one of our pop-up stations to learn more and share your ideas. Each station will feature information boards and members of the project team ready to chat.

Calabogie Summit weekend poster details are in the body of the webpage

Timeline

The planning process will continue until 2027 and will include multiple opportunities for public involvement. The project phasing is as follows:

  • Phase 1: Project Start-Up (Ended May 2025)
  • Phase 2: Public Consultation & Background Work (Ends February 2026)
  • Phase 3: Visioning & Strategic Directions (Ends June 2026)
  • Phase 4: Secondary Plan Preparation (Ends December 2026)
  • Phase 5: Approvals Process (Ends April 2027)

Stay Connected

Visit this page for project updates, event announcements, and future engagement opportunities.

For questions about the Secondary Plan, contact:
Tracy Zander, Manager of Planning and Development
Email

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