British Columbia (B.C.) is where rich natural resources meet next-generation technology. Thanks to our robust infrastructure, clean, reliable energy, and pro-business environment, many of the world’s most innovative companies have operations in B.C. Existing industries work alongside new companies, resulting in a diverse, more resilient economy. Below are some energy-intensive sectors that take advantage of B.C's low-cost hydroelectricity and favorable economic environment.
Situated in the Pacific Northwest and Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway, B.C. boasts the country's third-largest aerospace sector. It is close to Boeing in Seattle and home to 200+ specialized aerospace companies generating CAD$1.9 billion in annual revenue and employing over 9,000 people.
B.C. offers abundant agriculture and food production opportunities, leveraging diverse terrain, long coastline, and temperate climate. Known for exporting 500+ agriculture commodities, 180 seafood products, aquaculture, and a renowned wine industry.
In B.C., the commercial buildings sector benefits from sustainable design and construction practices. The province prioritizes energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, helping large commercial and industrial building owners, operators, and developers reduce their GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency. This is achieved through renovations, constructing efficient new buildings, and switching to hydroelectricity and aligns with B.C.'s commitment to green and efficient urban development.
B.C.'s clean tech sectors benefit from established industry expertise and infrastructure, including renewable energy and low-carbon fuel producers. Extensive pipelines, ports, and rail ensure quick access to domestic and international markets. Clean tech companies, like Powertech Labs, HTEC, and Loop Energy, lead in world-class renewable energy solutions, low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and transportation technologies.
With 135 million acres (55 million hectares) of sustainably managed forested land on Canada's west coast, B.C. is home to vast natural resources and an established forest products sector with advantageous global market access.
Located north of Silicon Valley and Seattle, B.C. is a thriving innovation hub with over 11,000 tech companies, including Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Slack, and Salesforce. It leads in unicorn companies and tech sector growth in Canada.
B.C. leads in mineral exploration with over 700 global companies headquartered in Vancouver. Abundant minerals, from copper to gold, are in global demand. High-tech and clean tech solutions reduce waste, introducing energy-efficient operational solutions to minimize GHG emissions.
British Columbia's integrated transportation sector features an extensive network of roadways, deepwater ports, Class I transcontinental railways, and airports. As the Asia-Pacific Gateway, the region is at the heart of a seamless trade network that has invested heavily to improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve transit time to market.
Matching businesses to industrial sites
Businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in the province can save time, reduce costs, and minimize impact by selecting an existing industrial site. We maintain a registry of industrial properties with available land, electrical infrastructure, and transmission/distribution capacity.
Market your site with us
Registering your under-utilized site on our registry enables us to market it to our network of contacts, which may unlock new opportunities. We will support owners of these industrial properties to assess and improve the site's electrical infrastructure to ready it for an identified new customer, if required. Talk to us about funding opportunities.
