COLUMBIA VALLEY
The Warm Side of the Rockies
The natural beauty and resources in the Columbia Valley’s landscape are assets that provide for vibrant tourism and natural resources sectors. Live lakeside, mountain side, in the heart of downtown, or on an acreage: it is all possible in the Columbia Valley.
Choose the Columbia Valley for the lifestyle
Your preferred lifestyle
The Columbia Valley is made up of several smaller communities. They each have their own character and feel. Locals find their fit in a smaller community while belonging to the larger valley. Living lakeside, mountain side, in the heart of downtown, or on an acreage: it is all possible in the Columbia Valley.
Choose the Columbia Valley for the opportunities
Industries that are thriving in the Columbia Valley:
- Forestry
- Fishing, hunting, trapping
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Retail
- High tech manufacturing
- Small manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Construction
- Film & TV
Choose the Columbia Valley for its potential
Some advantages of doing business in the Columbia Valley:
- Outdoor recreation opportunities
- Arts & culture opportunities
- Post-secondary education
- Broadband access
- Business / workforce supports
- Commercial land
- Industrial land
- Clean tech / circular economy sector
- Downtown commercial
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