British Columbia (B.C.) has eight distinct economic regions, each with advantages in various sectors. Importantly, B.C. is home to over 200 First Nations communities that are actively involved in economic development within their traditional territories.
Diverse communities, an energetic and educated workforce, powerful transportation and communication networks, an abundance of natural resources, and an unmatched quality of life makes B.C. naturally easy to love.
British Columbia (B.C.) is a large and diverse province, and a great starting point involves becoming familiar with each of B.C.’s eight economic regions. Familiarity with regions will help lead you to individual communities and local economic development resources.
For more location information to support site selection or simply exploring communities in-depth, the province provides the Community Information Tool, which offers deep data insights into communities across B.C. comprising integrated socioeconomic, infrastructure, and community assets data.
Regional experts can help familiarize you with the amenities, infrastructure, and opportunities in each region. They can introduce you to the economic development offices and industry associations that will support the integration of your business into the province.
We acknowledge the many Indigenous peoples on whose traditional territory British Columbian's reside and do business. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, the Province of B.C. recognizes Indigenous people as full partners and participants in all aspects of the economy, with established rights and interests to participate in, and benefit from, land and resource activities within their territories.
