Investing in BC's Kootenay Region

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Overview

Located in the southeast corner of B.C., bordering both the United States and Alberta, the Kootenay region is one of Canada's leading destinations for outdoor pursuits. hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing and river rafting are all popular attractions.

Four of B.C.'s seven national parks are located here, and the region is one of pristine rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains.

Kootenay is also known for its wonderfully restored heritage towns, thriving arts communities and its many cultural events.

Coal production, mining and logging are important industries in this area. Tourism also contributes to the economy.

To 2022, the B.C. government forecasts an annual employment growth rate of 0.7 percent in the Kootenay region. It is expected that there will be 29,300 job openings over the 10-year period. The top employment growth industry is Health and Social Services.

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Community Size: 59,144.39 km²

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View facts and figures about BC’s Kootenay region to help inform your investment research. Click the title to expand and display the statistics.

NOTE: Driving distances are measured using the road/ferry network starting with a key point in a community (e.g main office address).

 

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Investments & Partnerships
Tremendous Building Supply / Hardware Store

Silverton, BC
Excellent Hardware and Building Supply Business. Same owners for over 40 years!... continue

Profitable Business in Kaslo BC! is a business for sale in BC.
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Profitable Business in Kaslo BC!

333 Front Street, Kaslo, BC
This profitable business with an attached 2 bedroom home is located on Front St in Kaslo BC! Mountain King Restaurant is a Kaslo tradition that's been around for decades. Currently open 6 months a year with opportunities to expand this into a year round operation or continue it as a seasonal based b... continue

The Victorian Motel and RV Park is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
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The Victorian Motel and RV Park

6451 BC-3, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H9
14 unit Motel and 10 Full service RV sites in sunny Grand Forks BC... continue

Success Stories

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SunMine shines on a bright future in solar power

An innovative solar array is turning reclaimed land at a former mining site into productive clean energy in Kimberley, B.C. SunMine, British Columbia's first grid-connected solar facility and the largest user of solar trackers in Canada, began commercial operation in June 2015 with a capacity... continue