Economic Regions of Northern BC
British Columbia has eight distinct economic regions, each with advantages in various sectors. Four of these regions are in the northern BC, as listed below:
Northeast
- Population:Â 72,300
- Key Industry Sectors:Â Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Mining, Natural Gas
- Key Cities:Â Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson
North Coast
- Population: 59,300
- Key Industry Sectors:Â Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Mining, Natural Gas
- Key Cities:Â Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace
Cariboo
- Population:Â 169,600
- Key Industry Sectors:Â Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Mining
- Key Cities:Â Prince George, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Mackenzie
Nechako
- Population: 40,400
- Key Industry Sectors: Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Mining, Natural Gas
- Key Cities: Smithers, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof
