Timeshare/Fractional Development Information Resources

Alberta Government Services Branch

  • Provides information on the timeshare industry from a consumer perspective.
  • Provides access to the following publications on the timeshare/fractional industry:

    • Consumer Tips: Buying Time Shares - September 1999 [ 5 pages ]

    • Provides general information on types of timesharing and legal Acts pertaining to timeshare purchases in Alberta.

    Fair Trading Act

    • Provides general information on the areas affected by the Fair Trading Act in Alberta including the timeshare business.

    Alberta's Fair Trading Act - Section on Time Share Contracts Regulation

    • Downloadable copy of the Fair Trading Act outlines the statutes of Time Share Contracts Regulation.

Real Estate Council of Alberta

  • Online copy of the Alberta Real Estate Act
  • Timeshares located outside of Alberta being sold in Alberta must file a prospectus with the Executive Director of the Council.

Resort Development and Advisors Inc.

  • Features free publications with market research information on the timeshare and fractional industry.

American Resort Development Association

  • Trade organization representing vacation ownership and resort development industries in the U.S. and overseas.
  • Provides information for consumers and developers of timeshare and fractional resorts.

Canadian Resort Development Association

  • Not-for-profit association representing the timeshare and vacation ownership industry of Canada.
  • Publications on timeshare can be requested by contacting the association.

Note: There are also numerous Timeshare Development Consulting Companies that can help you with planning and developing your timeshare business.