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Canada’s West Coast Global Gateway

On Canada’s West Coast, British Columbia (B.C.) connects the Asia-Pacific region with North America, providing easy, fast, and reliable access to world markets.

Naturally, we offer modern, cost-effective connections to global transportation and communications systems. Our Pacific time zone overlaps major commercial time zones, allowing convenient communications and scheduling. Transportation, trade agreements, and an advanced communication infrastructure keep B.C. globally and locally connected.

Find out more about how B.C. can give your business a competitive edge.

Vancouver Airport  (YVR) with planes and runway.

Airport, Road, Rail, Sea, and Broadband Networks

Shipping Times from Vancouver and Prince Rupert to Asia

Reach key and growing global markets from British Columbia, located on Canada’s West Coast.

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