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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Auto Repair Business is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Auto Repair Business

19 - 1343 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC
@Automotive repair "business" for sale. Thriving business with excellent profits and a great reputation. This shop is a a 4-5 bay set up, with 4 hoists and loads of great equipment. Lots of great clientele. This business has been operating for about 30 plus years. Parksville Car Clinic is owned and ... continue

Datatech Building is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
Sites & Buildings
322/323 - Datatech Building

1095 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, BC, V8P 2L5
Datatech Business Centre is having an early Christmas deal when you rent two offices with us! We are offering offices 322 (193 sq ft) and 323 (192 sq ft) as a package deal for discounted yearly or monthly rent. $1100/mo per unit on a one year lease $1150/mo on a month to month basis Offices are s... continue

Outstanding Pizza Franchise Restaurant is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Outstanding Pizza Franchise Restaurant

180 Central Road, Duncan, BC
High volume, high profit pizza franchise restaurant.@$1.8M+ annual revenue. $350k+ SDE.@Favourable lease terms.@Growing trade area. Location is a community staple with large market share with additional future growth potential.@Systems in place to be a more hands off owner, or owner operator.@... continue

Success Stories

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CrowdEmotion Opens Victoria Office

CrowdEmotion is a London based human artificial intelligence (AI) company that enables individuals and organisations to safely read body language through their everyday devices to measure, model and simulate human experiences. It has established an office in Victoria, British Columbia (B.C... continue

 
 
Brazilian Tech Company Drawn to British Columbia

A Brazilian software development company has found the ideal location for expanding its operations – in Victoria, British Columbia. Founded in 2004, Daitanserves a global client base from multiple locations, including Campinas, Brazil and San Ramon, California. Now, the company has... continue

 
 
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