Investing in BC's Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Overview

The Vancouver Island/Coast economic region is located on the west coast of B.C. and includes all of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and some of the coastal regions of the Mainland. This region is known for its temperate climate, unspoiled wilderness and beautiful coastlines.

In this very diverse area, you will find mountains, beaches, ancient rainforests and agricultural farmland.... Read More

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Community Size: 122,217.29 km²

The BC Economic Atlas provides an intuitive way to gain a better understanding of B.C.’s vibrant economy and diverse communities by making information available from thousands of data sources through the use of interactive maps. This information can be used for opportunity identification and business case analysis by site selectors and corporate investors.

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View facts and figures about BC’s Vancouver Island and Coast 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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Established growing Wool/Yarn Store and Gallery is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Established growing Wool/Yarn Store and Gallery

4722 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC
Great Balls of Wool. Thriving@established successful and growing retail store/gallery.@ Unique!@ In business since 2010, owner retiring, turn-key operation.@ Strong local customer base with established reputation across Canada and beyond for wearable art clothing, inspirational designs and patterns.... continue

6645 & 6647 Sooke Road is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
Sites & Buildings
6645 & 6647 Sooke Road

6647 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0A4
A rare opportunity to acquire over two acres of development land in the heart of downtown Sooke - with water frontage and exposure. The offering comprises of two separate legal lots strategically located at the epicenter of Downtown Sooke, with expansive views of Sooke Harbour.... continue

Vancouver Island Tutoring Service is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Vancouver Island Tutoring Service

2061 Cathers Drive, NANAIMO, BC
A successful in-home tutoring company is for sale on Vancouver Island.@ Enjoy the best climate Canada has to offer while you work from home, managing an established clientele and tutor list@and marketing a business that enjoys a solid@reputation in the industry.@ This established business has been o... continue

Success Stories

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B.C. Cleantech Company Drives Fuel Efficiency in Trucking Industry

Sidney, B.C.-based Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. is sparking interest and sales in North American trucking fleets. The company’s innovative new fuel enhancement system allows large diesel engines to burn fuel 10-25% more efficiently.   The system consists of a small box of... continue

 
 
TREK Wildland Services brings fire control expertise to Indonesia

British Columbia’s expertise in managing forest fires has led a B.C. company to win a contract to train workers in fire-plagued parts of Indonesia. TREK Wildland Services has trained 400 Indonesians in Sumatra and East Kalimantan to fight out-of-control forest fires using the Incident... continue