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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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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Tremendous Building Supply / Hardware Store

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

Real Food Cafe is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Real Food Cafe

223 10th Avenue N, Creston, BC
Real Food Cafe was established 7 years ago by the existing owners who now wish to retire. In the past 7 years they have built a fantastic business which is popular with tourists and locals. The business is well located in beautiful Creston, BC. The restaurant atmosphere is very inviting with a seaso... continue

1617 Cranbrook St N is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
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1617 Cranbrook St N

1617 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3S7
Opportunity to purchase a 6,630-SF building on approximately 1 acre. The subject site is located on a highway frontage road, northwest side of Hwy 3/95.... 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