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Invest in the Village of Queen Charlotte

British Columbia, Canada

The Historic and Cultural Hub of Haida Gwaii
Economic Development Contact

Heather Hornoi, Economic Development Officer
(250) 559-8050 | 

The Village of Queen Charlotte is a pristine ocean side community located at the southern end of Graham Island at Skidegate Inlet. The residents of this community have deep roots in the cultural history of the area and an inherent respect for the environment. Opportunities for investment in the local economy are apparent with the abundance of natural resources, outdoor tourism, and cultural attractions.

Originally founded around the creation of the North American Timber Company sawmill in 1908, the village of Queen Charlotte took advantage of the lumber and fishing industry to grow into the thriving community that it is today. Recently, diversification into the tourism industry has helped to enrich the lives of the residents by providing opportunities for tours into the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site and access to a year round Visitor information Center. Historical homesteads, museums and logging and fishing sites also serve as excellent cultural attractions.

Queen Charlotte offers an unparalleled quality of living for the outdoor enthusiast. It is surrounded by multitude of beaches, ocean based recreational activities and hiking and camping locations. Residents need only look into their backyard for access to the natural attractions that Haida Gwaii has to offer.

Transportation via BC Ferries (terminal within the village boundaries) or Air Canada Jazz daily from Sandspit moves both freight and people. The Queen Charlotte/Haida Gwaii Hospital Building project commences in 2012 with the new 40,000 sq foot facility scheduled to open in 2014 bringing state of the art health care to the community.

Educational institutions are shared with the neighboring community of Skidegate Band Council. Elementary school in Skidegate, Secondary School in Queen Charlotte as well as an alternative school in Queen Charlotte. Haida Gwaii Semester, a private organization, offers 15 credits per semester in coordination with the University of BC. The islands are the classroom, UBC your university.

Investment opportunities such as the proposed 10 to 25 acre industrial park serve as an example of the advantages of working in the Village of Queen Charlotte. With this unique project, investors have the opportunity to develop a site to their needs rather than having to adapt their needs to the site. Other advantages include competitive industrial tax rates, access to transportation infrastructure, no development or business licence fees, and substantial utility capacity.

With all the the Village of Queen Charlotte has to offer, it is an ideal place to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors and develop your companies next business project.

Local Investment Opportunities

Local Infrastructure Projects

  • Haida Heritage Center
    The Haida Heritage Center has expanded to include five new exhibits in the museum. It is the main attraction for tourists who visit Haida Gwaii to experience the culture of the Haida people.

Community Economic Development Contact

Heather Hornoi
Economic Development Officer
Misty Isles Economic Development Society
(250) 559-8050

www.mieds.ca

Community Contacts

Mayor

Carol Kulesha
Haida Gwaii
http://www.queencharlotte.ca

Community Contact

Peter Weeber
Chief Administrative Officer
Village of Queen Charlotte
(250) 559-4762

www.queencharlotte.ca

Community Futures Contact

Haida Gwaii Community Futures
(250) 626-5594

http://www.haidagwaiifutures.ca/