The Village of Cumberland is the municipal government serving Cumberland, BC. Village hall is at 2673 Dunsmuir Ave, open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. They provide all core municipal services including solid waste collection (garbage, recycling, organics), water system management, fire protection, road and sidewalk maintenance, animal control and dog licensing, cemetery operations, and emergency management programs. Building permits, development applications, heritage alteration permits, and zoning services all go through the village.

Cumberland stands out for its recreation offerings and outdoor access. The recreation centre runs programs for all ages, and the village manages multiple parks and trails including Cumberland Lake Park and Coal Creek Historic Park. There’s a climbing wall facility and drop-in adult social clubs. The community also benefits from access to the Cumberland Community Forest and world-class mountain biking trails managed in partnership with local organizations. The village uses a “Waste Wise Wizard” tool to help residents figure out recycling and disposal questions.

Council meetings are open to the public, and the village runs a digital engagement platform for community input on local decisions. If you need municipal services, permits, or want to participate in recreation programs, contact the village office or check cumberland.ca for schedules, registration, council agendas, and service information. The village maintains active social media on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for community updates.