An unusually high concentration of individuals and organizations interested in the value-added wood manufacturing process has led to a great diversity of sophisticated applications of computerized process control technology, strong training support and a good workforce depth.

Modern Telecommunications Infrastructure
Local infrastructure includes fibre-optic and wireless connection opportunities.

Tourism Opportunities
More than one million tourists visit or pass through Quesnel each summer. This high seasonal traffic flow on major provincial highway presents business opportunities that are relatively untapped to date.

Skilled and Eager Work Force
Higher percentage of skilled and technical workers than the BC average with low rates of turnover. Relatively high unemployment reduces recruitment issues.

Employer-Driven Training Institutions
National award-winning agencies like the Quesnel School Board and the Wood Enterprise Centre, the College of New Caledonia, University of Northern BC, and private trainers work hard to match industry and business with a skilled, knowledgeable and motivated work force.

Strong Transportation Links
Same-day access via provincial highways to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary; same-day rail access to Vancouver; same-day deep sea port access in Vancouver and Prince Rupert; nationally linked rail service; multiple daily scheduled airline flights from both Quesnel and nearby Prince George.

Affordable Buildings and Industrial Sites
Land and existing buildings are available with options for purchase or lease.  

Please view the  Quesnel & Area Land Inventory Summary Report for more details.

Extremely Low Risk of Catastrophic Weather or Seismic Damage to Facilities
Business interruptions by Mother Nature, major or minor, are virtually unheard-of.  No earthquakes, no tornadoes, no hurricanes, no hailstorms, no droughts, no infestations of locusts…