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Invest in Port Edward

British Columbia, Canada

A Wealth of Residential and Marine Development Opportunities
Economic Development Contact

Derek Baker
Tel: 250-627-5138 | 

The Port Edward townsite was laid out in 1908 when the Grand Trunk Railway decided to expand their operations to the North Coast of British Columbia. Speculators began to purchase large blocks of land in the area and the community began to flourish. Currently, Port Edward is an ideal location for marine-based organizations to conduct business.

Port Edward is a small community located on the mainland, south of Prince Rupert, and west of Terrace. The District itself consists of approximately 18,387 hectares, bordered by the Skeena River, Inverness Passage, and mountains north of Highway 16. It is accessible by road and by water.

Because of its proximity to Prince Rupert, the residents of the community area able to take advantage of the employment opportunities and services available in Port Edward and in Prince Rupert, while enjoying the advantages of living in a small community.

The District encompasses two provincial parks, an ecological reserve and a major historical site at North Pacific Cannery. Outdoor recreation opportunities are abundant, and include fresh-water and salt-water sport fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and boating. Because of its time-honoured presence, west coast native culture is a prominent feature of the area.

Local Investment Opportunities

  • Transportation and Logistics Based Investment
    Industrial property on Porpoise Harbour in Port Edward, British Columbia is ideally located for providing needed capacity to support Canada’s growing trade in the Asia Pacific region.

Local Infrastructure Projects

Community Economic Development Contact

Derek Baker
Economic Development Officer Prince Rupert and Port Edward Economic Development Corporation
Tel: 250-627-5138

http://www.princerupert.ca/

Community Contacts

Mayor

Dave Macdonald
Prince Rupert and Port Edward
http://www.portedward.ca/si...

Community Contact

Ron Bedard
Chief Administrative Officer
District of Port Edward
Tel: 250-628-3667

http://www.portedward.ca

Chamber of Commerce Contact

Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 250-624-2296

http://www.princerupertchamber.ca

Community Futures Contact

John Farrell
Community Futures Pacific Northwest
Tel: 250-622-2332

http://communityfuturesprincerupert.com/