Economic Development

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: 72,300
  • Key Industry Sectors: Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Mining, Natural Gas
  • Key Cities: Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson

North Coast

  • Population: 59,300
  • Key Industry Sectors: Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Mining, Natural Gas
  • Key Cities: Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace

Cariboo

  • Population: 169,600
  • Key Industry Sectors: Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Mining
  • Key Cities: 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

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