42 INVEST in BC 2 0 2 4
KOOTENAY
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Castlegar
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Cranbrook
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Creston
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Elkford
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Fernie
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Grand Forks
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Invermere
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Kaslo
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Kimberley
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Nakusp
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Nelson
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New Denver
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Radium Hot Springs
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Rossland
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Slocan
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Sparwood
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Trail
SHARE OF B.C.
POPULATION 3.1%
H
istorically, the mountainous
Kootenay region relied for its
livelihood on the mining and
forest industries and to a lesser extent
on agriculture. Metallurgical coal mining
around Fernie and Sparwood and a handful
of small metal and industrial mineral
operations scattered around the region,
along with the Teck smelter in Trail,
still contribute to the local economy, as
do logging and sawmill operations. But
these days the primary industries are
complemented by tourism, manufacturing
and advanced technology.
The Kootenays are home to several
major ski and golf resorts attracting
recreational property buyers from nearby
Alberta and visitors from around the
world. And there's more to come with
investments worth hundreds of millions
on tap for the Wildstone golf resort near
Hidden Gem
Out of the way in B.C.'s southeast corner, the Kootenay region combines scenic
splendour, historic towns, active lifestyles and an affordable cost of living
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