Lower Mainland/ Southwest, British Columbia

Squamish is a destination, not only recognized for being situated along one of Canada’s most scenic routes, the Sea to Sky Highway, and in close proximity to Vancouver and Whistler, but for world-class recreational pursuits, with biking, hiking, backcountry skiing, wind sports, wildlife viewing and fishing all within minutes of one’s doorstep. Whether it’s the ocean-meets-mountain lifestyle, entrepreneurial spirit or strategic transportation network, more and more businesses are choosing Squamish as a home base for their operations. From clean-tech innovation, to sporting technology design, and tourism, we’re a vibrant community ready to support your business needs – no matter how big or small – and welcome you to discover the Squamish advantage for yourself.

Consistently rated as one of the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver is also an unparalleled place to work and invest. This dynamic metropolitan area offers economic opportunities, a mild climate, an active lifestyle and all the amenities of a vibrant urban centre. One of the most ethnically diverse areas in Canada, Mainland/Southwest is made up of the city of Vancouver and the surrounding metropolitan area (known as Metro Vancouver).

Surrey’s fast-growing and culturally diverse population, combined with our enviable Pacific Rim location for international trade to Asia and the United States, delivers substantial business opportunities. For the fifth year in a row, the Real Estate Investment Network has named Surrey the best place in British Columbia to invest. Surrey is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, the governing body of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It is the province’s second-largest city by population after the city of Vancouver. It is expected that Surrey will surpass Vancouver’s population within the next ten years, making it a good time to invest in Surrey.

Abbotsford is a complete city with a diverse demography, availability of land, affordability benefits, and an economy set to grow. The City’s close proximity to key transportation infrastructure including the Abbotsford International Airport, U.S. border crossings and the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy No. 1), make the City a prime location for growing businesses.

The Chilliwack area includes the municipality of Chilliwack, the rural Electoral Areas D and E of the Fraser Valley Regional District, the District of Kent, and multiple First Nations Reserves. It is equivalent to Statistics Canada’s Chilliwack Census Agglomeration. A superb quality of life, combined with a strong economy, a low cost of living, and proximity to a multitude of amenities, make Chilliwack a destination of interest for prospective residents, businesses and investors. Chilliwack is better for business and better for life.