On January 24, 2025, BDO Canada Limited (“BDO”) was appointed as administrator (“Administrator”) pursuant to section 39 of the Law and Equity Act (“LEA”) of SVC-Mountainside ULC (“ULC”) and Shell Owners Association – Pacific (“SOAP” and together with ULC, the “Petitioners”) pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”).
The Petitioners operated and managed the Shell Mountainside Lodge. The Shell Mountainside Lodge was located at 4417 Sundial Place, Whistler, British Columbia is comprised of 42 guest rooms.
On May 8, 2025, BDO was appointed as receiver (the “Receiver”) of the Petitioners by order of the Court, pursuant to Section 39 of the LEA, immediately in respect of the 56 strata lots described in Schedule “B” to the Amended and Restated Appointment Order dated May 8, 2025 (the “A&R Appointment Order”). Commencing May 27, 2025 (the “Delayed Appointment Date”) the Receiver was appointed over all the Petitioners' present and future assets, undertakings and property (collectively, the “Property”).
The distribution of sale proceeds or other asset recoveries has yet to be determined. A claims process will be conducted to identify all claimants and quantify their claims.
On September 25, 2026, the Court approved the Member Claims Process and Non-Member Claims Process, as defined and detailed in the respective Court Orders included on this webpage. The Receiver is currently preparing the materials required to initiate both claims processes and will circulate instructions for participating in the claims processes shortly.
On September 25, 2026, the Court approved the Member Representation Order. Any Member who wishes not to be represented by Representative Counsel must notify the Receiver and Representative Counsel by 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on October 15, 2026. Details of the “Opt-Out” option are included in the Member Representation Order.
Member Claims Process
A “Member Claim” means any claim by an MLMA Member or a SOAP Member against either of the Petitioners for damages or other compensation arising from the effective termination of a Vacation Lease or Timeshare Purchase Agreement.
Member Claims Process Order dated September 25, 2026
Member Representation Order dated September 25, 2026
Non-Member Claims Process
A “Non-Member Claim” means any claim for indebtedness, liability or obligation of any kind of any of the Petitioners based on facts existing on or prior to the Delayed Appointment Date, unless such claim meets the definition of a “Member Claim”.
Non-Member Claims Process Order dated September 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions dated January 29 2025
- Frequently Asked Questions dated May 9 2025
- Frequently Asked Questions dated June 26 2025
- Frequently Asked Questions dated September 5, 2025
- Frequently Asked Questions - April 27 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions - September 18, 2026
Court Documents
Receiver's First Report
- Affidavit of Dylan Chochla dated September 11, 2026
- Affidavit of Matthew Marchand dated September 9, 2026
- Notice of Application dated September 14, 2026
- Receiver's First Report to Court dated September 14, 2026
Administrator's Pre-Filing Report
- Petition to the Court dated December 23, 2024
- Affidavit of Anthony Cimo dated December 23, 2024
- Notice of Hearing dated January 6, 2025
- Proposed Administrator's Pre-Filing Report dated January 22, 2025
- Appointment Order dated January 24, 2025
- Oral Reasons for Judgement dated January 24, 2025
- SISP Order dated January 24, 2025
Administrator's First Report, Sale Approval and Receiver's Appointment
- Notice of Application dated April 25, 2025
- Affidavit of Anthony Cimo dated April 24, 2025
- Affidavit of D. Chochla dated April 25, 2025
- Notice of application of the administrator dated April 25, 2025
- Affidavit of M. Marchand dated April 25, 2025
- Administrator's First Report dated May 5 2025
- Amended and Restated Appointment Order Dated May 8, 2025
- Approval and Vesting Order Dated May 8 2025
- Ancillary Order Dated May 8, 2025
- Fee and Activity Approval Order Dated May 8, 2025
- Petitioners Book of Authorities dated May 8 2025
Service List
Receivership
Notice Communications
- ULC – Notice and Statement of the Receiver dated June 4, 2025
- SOAP – Notice and Statement of the Receiver dated June 4, 2025
- Demand for Notice
Administrator
Notice Communications
- Notice to Members of SOAP and ULC of Administrator's Appointment
- Notice to Members of SOAP and ULC of Receiver's Appointment
Sales and Investment Solicitation Process Documents
- SISP Information and Instruction Details
- Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 16, 2024
- Shell Mountainside Lodge - Teaser
Contact
Inquiries related to these restructuring proceedings may directed to the Administrator at the following email addresses:
For Shell Owners Association – Pacific Member inquiries
Email: [email protected]
For Mountainside Lodge Member Association Member inquiries
Email: [email protected]