The heart of the Northwest

Terrace, BC

Located on the beautiful Skeena River, surrounded by mountains and one of the few places in the world inhabited by the elusive Kermode (Spirit) bear – Terrace is a place like no other.

Rainfall in Terrace is less than half of other coastal communities and is comparable to Vancouver!

The Kitselas and Kitsumkalum people are both Tsimshian tribes that call the Terrace area home, where they have lived for thousands of years.

Opportunity

Terrace has one of the more diverse economies in Northwest BC and serves as the region’s retail and service hub. Would you believe that employers across various industries face challenges finding employees and there’s a need for businesses of all types?

There’s plenty of opportunity for entrepreneurs and trained professionals such as lawyers, accountants, company executives and specialized workers and also for those in the service industry. The community is working to attract families or couples who have a vested interest in the community and the region.

Terrace’s bylaws are welcoming to new businesses and its fibre internet and logistical infrastructure are attractive features to companies looking to set up shop.

This northern hub has a young population and is full of prospects! What are you waiting for?

Lifestyle

Terrace boasts a pretty young population as almost 40 per cent are under 45. Surrounded by mountains and located along the second largest river in the province – skiing, golfing, angling, and mountain biking are regular after-work activities accessible within minutes. Naturally, Terrace has a culture of active living.

In fact! Think North Shore mountain biking is sweet? Terrace’s trails are amazing, thanks to its close-knit community of trail-building volunteers.

The city also has a vibrant cultural scene and amazing public art including beautiful murals that pay homage to the region’s culture and sculptures with several more in the works.

Amenities

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) is the region’s main airport and is located in Terrace. What’s more, the municipality has plans to begin a beautification project to improve downtown sidewalks, awnings and gathering spaces along Main street.

Terrace also has the largest farmers market in Northern BC, some awesome local eateries, and both unique boutiques and modern retail businesses. And while many places in B.C. can see mountains in the background in one direction or another – not many craft breweries in the province have direct mountain views from their patio!

Shames Mountain, also located in Terrace, is the region’s hidden gem with its world-class, family-oriented skiing and is surrounded by over 8,700 acres of direct-access backcountry just past the ski area’s boundaries.

Learn more about Terrace here.