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