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INVEST in BC 2 0 2 3 51 Official Publication of the BC Economic Development Association. In special partnership with BCBusiness. www.kitimat.ca KitimatDistrict Kitimat means access Our advantage: Whether by road, rail or water Kitimat provides an abundance of resources to support your business. Our robust industrial sector translates to rewarding employment and business opportunities whil year-round recreation options make our community a desirable place to live, work and play. • Affordable housing • Established infrastructure • Stable industrial base O n British Columbia's northwest coast, Kitimat is becoming a major gateway for Canadian natural gas with both the LNG Canada mega-project and Haisla Nation-led Cedar LNG project with Pembina. Kitimat is also home to the long-running Rio Tinto aluminum smelter, which has provided stable employment within the region for decades. LOCATION Kitimat has all the charm of a small town, but we are immensely accessible. We are just 30 minutes away from the Kitimat-Terrace Northwest Regional Airport with direct flights to Vancouver and Calgary. Well maintained highways connect Kitimat to the province, and we are a simple seven-hour drive from the northern hub of Prince George. ADVANTAGES It is no secret that Kitimat offers great advantages for potential investors and residents: • Affordable homes, with a median value of $360,000 for single-family houses • Established infrastructure, with high-speed Internet, industrial rail service, as well as our highway and airport access • Stunning natural beauty providing access to hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and more OPEN FOR BUSINESS Kitimat is ready to support your ambitions and growth. Our Economic Development department can assist you in finding the right opportunities to set your roots in the community and get the best sense of how you can succeed in Kitimat. Call us at 250-632-8900 to talk to Economic Development today. KITIMAT: OPEN FOR BUSINESS, POISED FOR THE FUTURE KITIMAT CREDITS @district-of-ki mat @ki matdistrict Kitimat.indd 2 Kitimat.indd 2 2023-04-05 2:27 PM 2023-04-05 2:27 PM