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Community Profile Valemount British Columbia

September 2010 Mayor’s message Valemount is open for business and we would love to “Let the mountains move you” and ﬁ nd “Mountains of Opportu- nity” in our beautiful area. Valemount has good highways, roads, water and sewer systems and up-to-date telephone, cell- phone, and broadband Internet services. Valemount provides excellent services in spite of its small population. Valemount has a new secondary high school, a fully opera- tional medical clinic with three doctors and several nurses, and a new community theatre that hosts high quality shows. The Vale- mount Learning Centre offers business and vocational courses and the College of New Caledonia Valemount campus is home of a successful outdoor tourism program—the Northern Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Program. The Vale- mount Community Forest is now in full operation and has been able to re- duce the impact of the sawmill closure by employing many local contractors. Tourism Valemount is strongly promoting Valemount’s summer and winter attractions in Alberta and BC. Tourism Valemount also organizes and sponsors a spring and winter festival and champions the construction of a new trail system around Cranberry Marsh—a natural reserve with moose, elk, deer, and 90 species of birds.

Valemount offers hundreds of kilometers of ATV and snowmobiling trails developed by local groups and maintained by the Valemount Area Recreation De- velopment Association. Outdoor enthusiasts will ﬁ nd here every opportunity for mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, skating, and back-country skiing. In partnership with the Regional District, Valemount is preparing an economic opportunities plan aimed at identifying new industrial and recreational sites outside the boundaries of the village. The plan also considers building a weir in order to create a larger lake in the Canoe Reach of Kinbasket; this will gen- erate new recreational opportunities and a potential for lake-site properties. Council has given directions to staff to review local bylaws to improve and quicken government process regarding zoning and ofﬁ cial community plan amendments; our staff will also assist you with enthusiasm with any development permit procedure. Slogans like “Let the mountains move you” and “Mountains of Opportunity” really express the character and the potential of Valemount. We say that we are open for business and we mean it. And—of course—this is a great place to live and grow. Table of Contents

Community Services Valemount BC Schools ....13 Location ....4 College of New Caledonia ....13 Population and Services ....4 Valemount Learning Centre ....14 Climate ....4 Valemount Community Hall ....14 Municipal Government ....5 Valemount Public Library ....14 Public Safety ....5 Valemount and Area Museum ....14 Health Care ....5 Valemount Community Theatre ....14 Transportation and Telecommunications ....6 Senior Homes ....14 Air Transportation ....6 Community Organizations History Valemount Arts and Cultural Society ....15 Valemount Children’s Activity Society ....15 Attractions Valemount and Area Recreation Development Asso- ciation ....15 George Hicks Regional Park ....8 Valemount Entertainment Society ....15 Cranberry Marsh ....8 Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce ....15 Jackman Flats Nature Reserve ....9 Lions Club ....15 Mount Terry Fox ....9 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy ....16 Mount Robson Provincial Park ....9 Robson Valley Support Society ....16 Wildlife Organizations’ Addresses

Activities Churches Helicopter Tours ....10 Golfi ng ....10 New Projects Canoeing ....10 Horseback Riding ....10 Mountain Biking ....10 Hospitality Sector Boating ....10 Downtown Beautifi cation ....20 Fishing ....11 Accommodations ....20 Hiking ....11 Restaurants ....21 YORA Cabins ....11 Pubs and Bars ....22 Back Country Skiing ....11 Snowmobiling ....12 Services and Taxes Cross-Country Skiing ....12 Water Rates ....24 Skating ....12 Sewer Rates ....25 Guided Activities Garbage Collection Rates ....26 Statistical Information Community Events Valemount Winter Festival-January ....13 Valemount Spring Festival–May ....13 Valemountain Days–June ....13 Canoe Mountain Rodeo and Bullarama ....13 Valemount Community Profi le

Valemount BC Population and Services Valemount is a rural community of approxi- Location mately 1,195 residents on an area of 399 Valemount is located on the Yellowhead High- hectares or 4 km2. Valemount is also the com- way 5, near the northern tip of Kinbasket Lake, mercial centre for another 700 people who live 300 km south of Prince George, 320 km north in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George of Kamloops, and 120 km west of Jasper. (Area H), from Albreda to Small River. Valemount is nestled between the Rocky Moun- Today Valemount’s economy is based on log- tains, the Monashee Mountains and the Cari- ging and a rapidly growing tourism industry. boo Mountains, at the foot of Canoe Mountain. The Village of Valemount is served by ADSL The topography primarily consists of Paleozoic and broadband wireless Internet access, 911 or sedimentary and Proterozoic, sedimentary service, which includes the RCMP, a volunteer and minor volcanic rock. It is an area of Fire Department, and BC Ambulance Service. glacial drift and colluviums with sandy deposits The Valemount Community Health Centre is a being the main glacial features. full service health centre with 3 full-time doc- Valemount is the home of Mount Robson, the tors, support staff, lab technicians, and nurses. highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and at the watershed of the Fraser and Columbia ba- Climate sins. This is real mountain country with natural Valemount experiences four deﬁ nitive seasons, beauty, quiet solitude, and clean mountain air. including cold but dry winters, and warm sum- Valemount offers some amazing snowmobiling mers. and heli-skiing in winter; hiking, camping, and trail riding in summer.

Mean Daily Maximum Temperature January -6.7° Celsius July 24.0° Celsius Longitude: 119° W 15’ Latitude: 52° N 46’ Mean Daily Minimum Temperature Elevation: 800 m 2,667 ft January -15.2° Celsius July 7.6° Celsius

Driving Distances Average Annual Hours Prince George 300 km Sunshine 1,534 hours Kamloops 320 km Vancouver 675 km Frost Free Period 76 Days Edmonton 495 km Jasper 120 km Average Growing Season Calgary 525 km June 17–September 2

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Municipal Government Public Safety There are several bylaws and regulations set by Valemount and Area Fire Protection consists of the Village of Valemount in relation to rezoning, one local volunteer fi re department. The vol- building permits, fi re and health regulations, unteer staff and equipment include one chief, business licenses, etc. These bylaws, regula- 25 volunteer fi refi ghters and 3 fi refi ghter vehi- tions, and the Offi cial Community Plan may be cles. The Valemount Volunteer Fire Department obtained from the Village Offi ce. covers a fi ve mile radius from the location of the Fire Hall on Fifth Avenue. The Valemount Valemount is within the boundaries of the Volunteer Fire Department can be contacted in Regional District of Fraser Fort George and in emergency situations by dialling 911. For non- electoral Area H. The Regional District assists emergencies call 250.566.9800. municipalities and electoral areas in provid- ing additional administration services, fi nancial A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment services, and inspection services. of 5 full-time offi cers provide coverage for the Village of Valemount and surrounding area. The Regional District also provides some fund- The Valemount RCMP Detachment is located ing for community facilities, recreation services, at 1435 - 5th Avenue and can be contacted by fi re protection, street lighting, TV broadcasting dialling 911 in case of an emergency. In the and arenas. case of non-emergencies the local detachment can be reached at 250.566.4466.

Health Care Mayor and Councillors are elected The Valemount Health Centre is a fully ac- for a 3-year term. The next term credited diagnostic and treatment centre. The starts December 1, 2011. Valemount Community Health Centre is a fully accredited diagnostic and treatment centre with Bob Smith Mayor 3 full-time doctors, support staff, lab techni- Murray Capstick Councillor cians, and nurses. Cynthia Piper Councillor The services provided by the Valemount Health Bobbi Roe Councillor Centre include: Rita Tchir Councillor Physicians in General/Family Practices

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 Out-Patient Services Air Transportation  X-Ray Valemount also has a small airport used by  Counselling Services private users and Air Medivac.  Laboratory  Visiting Specialists The Northern Interior Health Unit (NIHU) is located in the downstairs portion of the Vale- mount Health Centre. The NIHU has one full Distance to Local Airport 9 km (5.6 miles) time clerk and one nurse on staff. The services provided by the NIHU include: Altitude 800 m (2,626 ft) Number of Runways 1  Immunizations  Vision and Hearing Tests Length 1,220 m (4,000 ft)  Infant Visits  Acting as School Health Resource Surface Paved Transportation and Telecommunications Largest Aircraft Capability DC6 Telus and Robson Valley Internet Corporation Type of Fuel Available Avgas 100 provide up-to-date telephone, cell-phone, and Private Aircraft Storage Facilities: Tie Downs broadband Internet services (ADSL and wireless wide area network services with 10 Mb/s Air Freight Prince George download speeds). Nearest Commercial Airport Prince George There are 22 km of paved roads in the com- Other Airport Facilities Parking Lot munity and 2 km of unpaved roads. Valemount also has good access to rail transportation. Canadian National runs east/west through History Valemount. It provides services such as piggy The history of Valemount dates back to the back service, switching, and carload service. arrival of the fi rst European fur traders Da- Via Rail provides passenger service both east vid Thompson and Pierre Hatsination around and west from the local passenger boarding 1805. The Overlanders passed through the area on Main Street. area in 1862, en route from Ontario to the Greyhound Lines of Canada operates a local Cariboo Goldfi elds. In about 1910, there was depot. Greyhound provides daily passenger a community of approximately 10,000 as- service west to Prince George, south to Kam- sembled at Tete Jaune Cache, 20 km north of loops and Vancouver, and east to Jasper and Valemount, strategically placed at the head Edmonton. Other destinations may be reached of the navigable waters of the Fraser River. It via connections in Prince George, Jasper, Ed- played an important role in the construction of monton, or Kamloops. two railways—the Grand Trunk Pacifi c to Prince George, and the Canadian Northern Railway Freight services and courier services are provid- to Vancouver, eventually merging to become ed by regional and intraregional transportation the Canadian National Railway. Valemount companies. Susie’s Cart travels daily the route became a railway station in 1928, and memo- Kamloops–Valemount, and PG Lite Express ries and pictures remain of that era, with tools, Prince George–Valemount. furniture and historical artifacts on display at the Valemount and Area Museum.

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Forestry has always been a mainstay for A new Village Offi ce opened on January 23, Valemount, fi rst having to satisfy the needs 1980. The 1980s were a time for new environ- of railway construction, and then gradually mental sensibility. The Starratt Wildlife Sanctu- meeting the needs of national and international ary received a signifi cant clean-up operation at markets. The appurtenancy policy used in the the old dump site, mitigating and rehabilitating management of forest resources ensured that past landscape damages. local communities gained economic benefi ts from their adjacent resources. Applied to Vale- In 1982, the fi rst tourist booth was established, mount’s forest industry, it made sure that trees and in 1984 the Canoe Robson Education harvested in the Robson Valley were processed Development Association was formed, playing in this area. The appurtenancy policy was a fundamental role in assisting residents with eliminated in 2006. As a result, Valemount’s their continued education and training needs, mill was shut down permanently in 2007. There especially in the service sector (Super Host is hope that the newly established Community Programs). Forest can play a new role in the forestry sector. The 1990s showed signifi cant population On December 13, 1962 the community of change due to the cyclical nature of forestry, Valemount was incorporated into a village un- as well as reduced work forces. With a down- der the Municipal Act. Valemount had a very turn in forestry, the tourism sector gradually small population, road conditions were poor strengthened, and thanks to the world-class in the wintertime, communications were not snowmobiling terrain, Valemount’s hotels and the best, and electric power was proving to be motels increased in number and could also af- somewhat unreliable. ford to stay open for the winter season. These new hotels and restaurants helped to improve The late 1960s were a period of expansion, the local tourism infrastructure. construction and population growth for Vale- mount, with the construction of the Yellowhead Between 1993 and 2000, all streets in the Highway 5. Population grew from 600 resi- village were paved. Major projects such as dents in the early 1960s to 1,160 residents in the curling rink and the recreation centre were the mid-1970s. The 1970s brought a sewer completed or renovated, the airport terminal system, a water tower, a medical clinic, the was completed in 1996 and a new airport inauguration of the Community Hall, several lighting system was installed in 2006. new hotels and motels and a new restaurant to The Caribou Grill (1999), a beautiful log build- Valemount. ing, was a precursor of the new high standards

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that guests and visitors expect from resort Cranberry Marsh towns. The Holiday Inn (now Best Western) was Known as the “the Marsh” to the local resi- completed in 2001 and equals the standards dents, the 600-acre R.W. Starratt Wildlife set by the Caribou Grill, the Loose Moose Pub Sanctuary forms the current southern boundary and numerous other businesses that renovated of the Village of Valemount on Hwy 5. their properties (Valemount Hotel, IGA, etc.) Originally the remnant of a fl at bottom glacial The Village of Valemount has increased its lake left behind by the last ice age, time and infrastructure capacity by adding another water encroaching human settlement had almost tower in 2003, ADSL and high-speed Internet caused the wetlands’ disappearance. services have been available since 2003 and cell phone service since 2004. In the winter of The recovery process began in 1967 when 2005 the doors opened to Valemount Second- the parcel of land was generously donated ary School’s brand new, state-of-the-art build- to the province by the Starratt family. In the ing; community members and local businesses early 1980s, Ducks Unlimited Canada started participated in fundraising for a community rehabilitation improvements to the marsh by theatre and an expanded gymnasium. building water control dykes, nesting islands, level ditches, and trails. Today the R.W. Starratt A new A&W Restaurant opened in 2006, and Sanctuary boasts over 6 km of walking trails later, the new Visitor Information Centre, lo- with interpretive signs and two observation tow- cated on Yellowhead Hwy 5 followed in 2007. ers. Over 90 bird species have been spotted on or around the Sanctuary. The Friends of Vale- Attractions mount, a local group of volunteers, have been working hard together with Ducks Unlimited George Hicks Regional Park Canada and the Provincial Government to Every year, a true miracle of nature takes place, maintain and improve the trail system. when Chinook salmon come from the Pacifi c The scenery varies from wide-open vistas and Ocean, up the Fraser River fi nally entering Swift spectacular views of the mountains along the Creek to spawn. George Hicks Regional Park, dikes to secluded pathways through black situated along Swift Creek, has a small trail spruce and aspen near the old homestead. and lookout platform that provides excellent As well, the maze of channels and calm open salmon viewing opportunities in late July to mid water areas beckon to be explored in a canoe August. or kayak. The park was named after a long-time resi- The location of the Sanctuary is geologically dent of the area. In the 1920s the park site unique: it sits in the middle of three mountain was part of the Hicks homestead. As well as ranges—the Cariboos, the Monashees and the homesteading, George Hicks worked in lumber Canadian Rockies. The signifi cant size of this camps, panned gold and hunted in the area. marsh and its location in the Rocky Mountain He and his young family spent the war years in Trench make this an important stop for water- Kingston, Ontario but returned to Valemount in fowl on their migration routes and a nesting 1946. area for many birds.

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Jackman Flats Nature Reserve To really experience Mount Robson Provincial There are many unique natural features in Park you need to get out of your vehicle and Jackman Flats Nature Reserve. There are rare hike, as the superb scenery in the park makes sand dunes, many diverse types of lichens it an excellent site for hikers, climbers, and and moss, and mistletoe. The park has many backcountry enthusiasts. The park contains 202 interpretive hikes available in the non-winter km of hiking trails ranging from easy strolls to months, and boasts excellent snowshoeing and challenging backcountry excursions. Rearguard groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter Falls and Overlanders Falls are short walks, months. while the Mount Fitzwilliam Trail and the spectacular Berg Lake Trail, which starts in a Cedar Mount Terry Fox Rain Forest and meanders through the Valley of a Thousand Falls, offer wilderness camping Mount Terry Fox is dedicated to the memory of opportunities. Terry Fox of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Terry Fox lost a leg to bone cancer, but under- There are three camping areas in the park: took to run across Canada on an artiﬁ cial limb Robson Meadows Campground and Robson to raise funds for cancer research. River Campground, both near the western boundary, and Lucerne Campground, just west A challenging 13 km-round-trip hike to Mount of the Alberta border. Wilderness campsites are Terry Fox leads to the alpine zone from its trail- also located along the Berg Lake Trail. Con- head 10 km north of Valemount. A sign marks crete boat launches and ample parking areas the trailhead. Staggeringly impressive views will are located at the east end of Moose Lake and reward hikers all along the route. at Yellowhead Lake; which also has a sandy beach. Mount Robson Provincial Park The peak of Mount Robson is the highest in the Canadian Rockies, towering 3,954 m (12,972 feet) over the western entrance to the park. Wildlife Mount Robson Provincial Park one of the oldest Wildlife abounds in the Valemount area. Elk in British Columbia, contains the headwaters of roam the eastern region of Mount Robson the Fraser River, and, in the northwest section Park, moose can be seen in the surround- of the park, the massive Berg Glacier, notable ing ﬁ elds and marshes, grizzly bear frequent for being one of the few living (or advancing) the rockslides near Yellowhead Lake, along glaciers in the Canadian Rockies.

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Highway 16, and throughout the backcountry The Pro Shop provides the necessary golf needs areas. As eagles soar amidst the mountains, and club and cart rentals caribou range the high alpine basins and table- lands, with mule deer and black bear being Canoeing found throughout the Valemount area. Smaller Canoeists can paddle the McLennan and animals such as pika and marmot may be Fraser Rivers, or canoe through the Cranberry observed on rocky terrain, and squirrels and Marsh for a close-up view of the migratory chipmunks scamper at lower elevations. Beaver bird, mammal, amphibian, and plant life in and muskrat inhabit the many marshlands. the sanctuary. To canoe the long and narrow From late July to mid August, you can view Kinbasket Lake, start at Canoe Reach near the salmon leaping up stream at Rearguard Falls north end of the lake, south of Valemount, and Provincial Park, approximately 5 km east of Tete work your way south. If you would like to canoe Jaune Cache on Hwy 16. The park is on the in Mt. Robson Provincial Park, a boat launch Upper Fraser River, and the falls are the fi nal beside Hwy 16 provides access to Moose Lake barrier to salmon migrating from the Fraser’s and Yellowhead Lake in the park. mouth, some 1,200 km (744 miles) southeast at the Pacifi c Ocean. Horseback Riding The mountainous and alpine areas around Valemount are a perfect place for horseback riding trips. You can’t help but feel like an early Activities settler as you travel on horseback across rivers and past alpine meadows and experience the Helicopter Tours Robson Valley from high upon a ridge, as you Valemount is home to Yellowhead Helicopters/ sit on the back of a horse. Visit the Valemount Robson Helimagic as well as Canadian Moun- Visitor Information Centre for information on tain Holidays—both offer heli-skiing packages. guided horseback riding adventures. For those who want to experience the mountains “up-close-and-personal”, a helicopter Mountain Biking tour can offer a unique opportunity to see the One of our best-kept secrets, Valemount may valley from the air. Robson Helimagic can take well have the best mountain biking terrain in you on a panoramic aerial tour of magnifi cent the world. If desired, one could actually ride Mount Robson and Mount Terry Fox. Both com- to the top of Canoe Mountain 2,654 m and panies also offer summer heli-hiking and winter descend for 1,800 m of elevation. In 2009, heli-snowshoeing packages. the Valemount Mountain Bike Club hosted the Provincial Championships in Valemount. Golfing Golfers can tee off at the Valemount Pines Golf Boating & Country Club, a 9-hole semi-private golf The Valemount Marina, situated on Kinbasket course situated on a plateau surrounded by Lake, offers a limited service marina as well as three mountain ranges, with wonderful pan- campsites. Every year in September, the marina oramic views of mountains and forests. The hosts the annual Valemount Fishing Derby. large practice area and driving range offer a relaxing area to practice or learn. A licensed club house provides meals and refreshments.

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Fishing check out the information on Art Carson’s Head off on your own or hire local experts website—http://www.carsonelectronics.ca/mtn- to take you fi shing around the Robson Valley, mania.htm for a local expert’s perspective, with where you can fi nd Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, detailed and insightful information on many Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Whitefi sh, and Brook local trails. Trout. YORA Cabins You can fi sh on one of the many lakes includ- In the 1980s, the Yellowhead Outdoor Recre- ing Kinbasket, Cedarside, Yellowhead-Lucerne ation Association (YORA) started to build cabins or Moose Lakes, or you can try the mighty in partnership with the Ministry of Forests. Fraser River, Canoe River, Camp Creek, Swift The fi rst cabin was built on West Ridge in the Creek or the McLennan River to name a few. Cariboo Mountains. Clemina Cabin, in the Whether you prefer to fi sh in peaceful silence Monashee Mountains, followed in the late or beside roaring waterfalls, you may see black 1980s. McKirdy Meadows Cabin, in the Selwyn bears, deer, moose, elk, beavers and eagles, Range, was fi nished in 1993. The three cabins so don’t forget your camera. Fish come in all are available for year round use. Each cabin is sizes here, so you can bring the kids and the equipped with bunks and foam mattresses to grandparents for a fun and memorable fi shing sleep up to eight people. The cabins are also adventure. equipped with a wood heating stove, pots, pans, cutlery, dishes, axe, saw and a limited Hiking supply of wood. Nearby creeks and springs provide fresh water. There are hundreds of hiking trails throughout the Valemount area, ranging from easy short hikes to extremely challenging high alpine, Back Country Skiing multi-day hikes. Easy local trails include Cran- With elevations reaching 2,400 metres (8,000 berry Marsh, Jackman Flats, Little Lost Lake, ft), the Valemount area has some of the best Rearguard Falls, and the many trails in Mount backcountry ski conditions offered anywhere Robson Provincial Park, including the famous in BC. The YORA cabins are available for use Berg Lake Trail. (registration required) in various backcountry areas. In the northern part of the Monashee The Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Associa- Mountains you can experience fantastic powder tion (YORA) has maps available at the Vale- skiing on west facing runs; the Selwyn Range mount Visitor Information Centre, or you can offers a beautiful excursion area with shorter

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west-facing runs, and the West Ridge area Jackman Flats: The trails start 13 km north boasts excellent powder skiing on south-facing of Valemount, on the west side of Highway runs. 5. It is a beautiful area with views of both the Rocky and the Cariboo Mountains. Regularly Snowmobiling groomed trails with varying degrees of diffi cultly Valemount may be best known for its world- offer something for everyone. Trails include class snowmobiling. Our mountains provide Pine Tree Trail (1.4 km easy), Lichen Loop (2.3 an ideal variety of snowmobiling terrain, km easy), Juniper Trail (3.4 km intermediate), including scenic logging roads, high plateaus, and Big Dune Trail (6.2 km intermediate-ad- and steep mountain trails. Riding through deep vanced). powder snow above the tree line with a “for- ever view” is a thrill beyond compare. Skating To live in Valemount is to be a skater. Whether The Valemount and Area Recreation Develop- practicing a triple axel in the Canoe Valley ment Association (VARDA) is a non-profi t asso- Recreation Centre arena, playing some pick- ciation that maintains and manages many trails up hockey with some friends at the arena or in the Valemount area. the outdoor rink next to the fi re hall, or gliding The main trails, including Clemina, Allan along the Cranberry Marsh, the residents of Creek, Chappell Creek and Westridge are de- Valemount love skating and wearing blades scribed on the VARDA website. These groomed throughout the winter months. trails offer great access and spectacular scenery. With many bowls, meadows and steep hills, there is something for all riding levels. Guided Activities Clemina, Allan Creek and the Lower Westridge If you would prefer to see our beautiful sur- trails all have warming huts to give you a roundings with a professional guide, there are well-deserved break to warm your fi ngers and many options available. toes. Visit the VARDA offi ce next door to the Valemount Visitor Information Centre to pick up From guided ATV and snowmobile excursions your map showing the various trails to white-water rafting and gentle fl oats down the Fraser River; from dog sledding and cat- Cross-Country Skiing skiing in the mountains to horseback riding Camp Creek: The Camp Creek cross-country through high alpine meadows, and fi shing in trail system is 14 km south of Valemount, on the many lakes and rivers—the possibilities are the east side of Highway 5, 2.5 km on the endless. Camp Creek Road. The area offers great Contact the Valemount Visitor Information Cen- snow and easy access for every level of skier. tre for more information on the various guides Ample parking is available at the trailhead, in the area. with a cook shelter and picnic tables. Regularly groomed trails range from beginner to advanced. All trails are signed. Trails include Jack Rabbit Trail (1.6 km easy), Fletcher’s Challenge Trail (2.5 km easy), and Upper Bench Trail (5 km intermediate-advanced).

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Community Events Canoe Mountain Rodeo and Bullarama Wear your cowboy hat and comfy jeans to Valemount Winter Festival-January this BCRA sanctioned event, which includes Get ready for a fun-fi lled, energetic outdoor bareback bronco riding, saddle bronco riding, winter experience at the annual Valemount bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, Winter Festival! Whatever your winter pleasure, ladies barrels, breakaway roping, team roping, you will fi nd it here. A snowmobile poker run junior steer riding, junior barrels, junior roping, in the lower elevations, a winter triathlon, a peewee barrels. With great country music and tradeshow, a concert dance with a live band, many local vendors; there is fun to be had by family games at the marsh, bonfi res, and hot all members of the family. chocolate. For detailed information about all events, please go to VisitValemount.ca or email mar- Community Services [email protected]. Schools Valemount Spring Festival–May Valemount is the southern-most location under Come out and join us as we learn, explore, School District #57–Prince George. Both and play on trails around Valemount. Whether Valemount Elementary School and Valemount you prefer to walk, hike, paddle, fl oat, run Secondary School have approximately 120 or ride your ATV, there will be something for students each year. Our two schools regularly everyone-young and old. Most events are by work together to share in various presentations donation. Proceeds go towards development and community functions, including the annual and maintenance of the Cranberry Marsh and Terry Fox Run which takes place every Septem- surrounding trails. For detailed information ber. about all events, please go to VisitValemount. ca or email [email protected]. College of New Caledonia Valemount is also home to the College of New Valemountain Days–June Caledonia’s Northern Outdoor Recreation Organized by various volunteer community and Ecotourism program (NORE). The NORE groups. Events include a parade, softball program prepares students to work in the grow- tournament, bingo, loggers’ events, children’s ing outdoor recreation industry. A nine-month games & more. certifi cate can lead directly to a job, or credits

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can be applied towards a tourism diploma cal artists can display their work on the library’s or degree. NORE graduates work as profes- top shelves. sional guides in fi shing, rafting, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and Valemount and Area Museum dog sledding. Others work as nature interpret- Although Valemount is best known for its out- ers, recreation coordinators, park information door activities, local history is celebrated at the counsellors, and children’s camp leaders. Valemount and Area Museum, which show- Some have started their own outdoor recreation cases the unique homesteading lifestyle of early businesses. NORE’s motto is “Go wild in our settlers, and the history of the railroad. classrooms!” Displays include a restored 1914 Railway Valemount Learning Centre Station, Caboose, antiques, artifacts, pioneer The Valemount Learning Centre is an impor- cabins, and heritage buildings. Every year, the tant community hub. It offers general interest museum holds its annual fundraiser duck race courses, workshops, adult learning services, at George Hicks Regional Park. computer courses, continuing and distance The museum also hosts weekly summer pro- education. The Valemount Learning Centre also grams for children and the annual Canada assists individuals with fi nding and accessing Day celebrations which include old fashioned funds for education and training. homemade ice-cream, a Canada Day cake, popcorn and drinks. Valemount Community Hall The museum also participates in the Valemoun- The community hall is run by the Village of tain Day parade; and in celebration of Heri- Valemount, and provides a location for regular tage Week in February, the museum provides programs like Shotokan Karate and Yoga, as demonstrations with Pioneer Days–making well as town hall meetings, art shows, commu- butter and ice-cream, spinning, trapping, outfi t- nity courses, dances and receptions. ting, and packing horses.

Valemount Public Library Valemount Community Theatre The Valemount Public Library loans books, The Valemount Community Theatre is located videos, compact discs, and provides free within the Valemount Secondary School. The Internet access to public users. The Valemount Valemount Arts and Cultural Society organizes Public Library was started in the 1950s. Since most events. In the past few years, Aaron Pritch- that time the library has outgrown four differ- ett, Johnny Reid, The Arrogant Worms, Charlie ent locations, starting out in a private home Major, The Irish Descendants and the Sabir and settling into their ﬁ fth and present location Sisters, just to name a few, performed on the in April 1988. The log structure was built by a Valemount Community Theatre stage. local log-builder.

Funds for this structure were provided by an Senior Homes Expo 1986 Legacy Grant and it was built on The Golden Years Lodge (15 Units) provides property owned by the Village of Valemount. affordable, comfortable housing to Senior Citi- The Library shares the park-like property with zens. In addition, new 10 independent senior the Museum. The library hosts summer reading homes are being built in the fall of 2010. clubs for children, and throughout the year lo-

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Community Organizations the improvement of the backcountry experience for all user groups. VARDA assists the Provincial Valemount Arts and Cultural Society Government in implementing a Sustainable The society has a mandate is to bring greater Resource Management Plan for a large territory awareness of the Arts in our community. The between Horsey Creek and Blue River. Theatre Committee works hard to bring a full In addition, VARDA manages the Recreational roster of professional quality performers to the Snowmobile industry for the Village of Vale- Valemount Community Theatre. The “Creative mount. VARDA oversees grooming operations Discoveries” workshops provide an affordable and the maintenance of the entire snowmobil- opportunity for anyone to jump in and try a ing area. new artistic endeavour. VACS also administers various grants that promote local artists, groups Valemount Entertainment Society and projects. The Valemountain Days Art Show and Sale celebrated its 10th anniversary sale in The Valemount Entertainment Society, a non- June 2009. profi t society, manages the Valemount Commu- nity TV (VCTV) and broadcasts major radio and Valemount Children’s Activity Society television channels. All local shows are also posted on YouTube ValemountCommunityTV. Is a day-care and preschool for children up to the age of 5 years. The “Playschool” offers Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce its space for ballet lessons, meeting space for non-profi t organizations, and also presents an The Valemount and Area Chamber of Com- annual Christmas play. merce represents businesses from the Vale- mount area, including Tete Jaune Cache and Valemount and Area Recreation Development Mt. Robson. Every year, the Chamber of Com- Association merce organizes a “Late Night Shopping” event during the Christmas season. The Chamber of Valemount offers hundreds of kilometers of ATV Commerce also organizes and hosts the an- and snowmobiling trails developed by local nual New Year’s Eve Gala. groups and maintained by the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA). Lions Club VARDA is a non-profi t association formed by local business and backcountry users. Their key The Lions Club produces the Community Birth- goals are community and public education and day Calendar, organizes fundraisers, dinners,

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dances, silent auctions, and Bingo nights on Royal Canadian Legion ﬁ rst and third Mondays of every month. Branch #266 Box 171 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Contact: Terri Dammann CBAL offers various programs and workshops for adults and children. For instance, Play and Learn, Cruise In (an out of school program Valemount and Area Recreation Development for students 6-12 years old), Lights On in Tete Association Jaune (an outreach program to the Tete Jaune Box 721 community) and a Family Resource Centre that Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 provides space for meetings and programs for Contact: Pawliuk Curtis a variety of community groups.

Valemount Arts and Cultural Society Robson Valley Support Society Box 1083 Robson Valley Support Society is a charitable, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 non-proﬁ t organization that provides a vari- Contact: Pam Cinnamon ety of support services to the communities of McBride and Valemount. Services are provided to women, the elderly and disabled, individu- Valemount Lions Club als seeking career counselling, children, and Box 8 individuals or families in crisis. Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Contact: Elsie Buck

Valemount Marina Association Organizations’ Addresses Box 4 3 Valley Métis Society Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Box 939 Contact: Don Bennett Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Contact: Morris Turmel Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society

Box 598 Healthy Communities Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Box 17 Contact: Bobbi Roe Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Contact: Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association Box 146 Ministerial Association Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Box 472 Contact: Patricia Thöni Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Contact: Dee McEachern

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Churches Pastor: Norm & Sybil Walker Telephone: 250.566.4824 The Valemount Ministerial Association meets regularly for fellowship and sharing of ideas on how to support the community. Every January, Valley Christian Fellowship they hold a combined service that includes all 1080 Main Street the Valemount churches. Our churches include: Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Anglican United Church Pastor: George Virgoe 7th Ave and Cedar Street Telephone: 250.566.9990 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM Minister: The Rev Dee McEachern Telephone: 250.566.4797

First Baptist Church 3515 Canoe Forestry Rd. Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Sunday Worship: 9:30 AM Telephone: 250.566.4772

Good Shepherd Roman Catholic 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM Telephone: 250.566.4563

New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM

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New Projects Before Downtown Revitalization In the past few years, the Village of Valemount had the opportunity to complete two major projects: The new Visitor Information Centre on Highway 5 and the revitalization of one block on 5th Avenue. These two projects will certainly improve the perception of Valemount and its market position-from the present perception of just-a- highway stop to a favourite stop on Hwy 5. In the long-term, the Village of Valemount expects to become a mountain resort community and the major service centre for Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park. In fact, most successful resorts have been designed within a supporting community. Aft er Downtown Revitalization Valemount’s 5th Avenue is becoming a friendly pedestrian core of the Village.

Downtown Beautification In 2009, the Village of Valemount invested over $1.9 million into the community’s main commercial street in order to improve the downtown area. This also creates optimal conditions to attract new business and investment opportunities a friendlier downtown for residents and tourists. The project implemented numerous street enhancements—new park-style benches, bike racks, new planters and trees.

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Hospitality Sector Valemount Community Proﬁ le

Dream Catcher Inn Accommodations 8 Units The Valemount Area has an excellent accom- Box 1012 modation infrastructure. Fourteen Hotels and Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Motels provide 490 rooms and local B&B es- Phone: 250.566.4226 tablishments provide another 52 rooms—inside Fax: 250.566.4198 and outside the Village boundaries. Check out Toll free: 1.800.566.9128 www.VisitValemount.ca to ﬁ nd detailed infor- www.dreamcatcherinn.ca mation about accommodations.

Alpine Inn Mountaineer Inn 60 Units 30 Units Box 228 Box 217 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.4471 Phone: 250.566.4477 Fax: 250.566.4767 Fax: 250.566.4249 Toll free: 1.877.566.4471 www.alpineinnvalemount.com Premier Mountain Lodge 70 Units Best Western Valemount Box 339 78 Units Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Box 1060 Phone: 250.566.4445 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Fax: 250.566.9722 Phone: 250.566.0086 Toll free: 1.888.830.7888 www.bestwesternvalemount.com

Ramakada Motel Canadian Lodge 8 Units 35 Units Box 220 Box 1118 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.4555 Phone: 250.566.8222 Fax: 250.566.0071 Fax: 250.566.4266 Toll free: 1.800.923.5656 Toll free: 1.800.811.5808 www.valemount.com/ramakada/

Chalet Continental Super 8 Motel 37 Units 47 Units Box 127 Box 1029 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.9787 Phone: 250.566.9171 Fax: 250.566.9785 Fax: 250.566.4198 Toll free: 1.877.566.7799 Toll free: 1.888.214.6611 www.chaletcontinental.com

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Swift Creek Motel Restaurants 13 Units Box 428 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Caribou Grill Phone: 250.566.4366 1002-5th Avenue Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.8244 Valemount Hotel 14 Units Box 250 China House Restaurant Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 1200 Main Street Phone: 250.566.4363 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 www.valemount.com/hotel/ Phone: 250.566.8238

Yellowhead Motel The Gathering Tree and Eatery 18 Units 1160-5th Avenue Box 547 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566. Phone: 250.566.4411 Fax: 250.566.9773 Great Escape Restaurant www.yellowheadmotel.com 1460-5th Avenue Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.4565

Pepe’s Pizza 1288-5th Avenue Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.4006

Summit Grill 1950 S Hwy 5 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.0086

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Pubs and Bars

Log and Rail Bar 1200 Main Street Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.4363

Loose Moose Pub 1470-5th Avenue Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250.566.2337

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Services and Taxes Valemount Community Proﬁ le

Water Rates

Water Rates Monthly Single Family, unit 11.54 Multiple Dwelling, unit 11.54 Mobile Home, unit 11.54 Bank, unit 16.15 Beauty Parlour 8.35 Beer Parlour 32.32 Car Wash 34.63 Church/Club 11.54 Commercial 13.85 Convenience Store 13.85 Curling Rink 23.09 Hotel, per room 3.17 Industrial Use Cement Plant 34.63 Laundromat, per washer 8.09 Legion 18.45 Lounge 32.32 Medical Clinic 27.69 Motel, per unit 4.04 Motel, manager suite 11.54 Neighbourhood Pub 32.32 Restaurant, per seat 0.57 Schools, per room 11.54 Service Station 17.31 Super Market up to 5,000 sq. ft. 23.09 Super Market 5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. 34.63 Super Market over 10,000 sq. ft. 46.18 RCMP Offi ce and Cells 28.85 Offi ces, per room 2.88 Post Offi ce 11.54 Ambulance Station 28.85 Dental Clinic - 3 days per week 16.62 Vet Clinic - 2 days per week 11.07 Arena 46.18 Others, not listed 11.54

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Sewer Rates

Sewer Rates Monthly Single Family, unit 11.00 Multiple Family, unit 11.00 Mobile Home, unit 11.00 Beer Parlour 28.00 Church/Club 5.50 Commercial, unit 14.00 Grocery Store under 5,000 sq. ft. 20.00 Grocery Store 5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. 30.00 Grocer Store over 10,000 sq. ft. 40.00 Hotel, per room 4.40 Legion 14.00 Lounge 28.00 Manager Suite 11.00 Medical Clinic 16.00 Motel, per unit 4.40 Neighbourhood Pub 28.00 Ofﬁ ces, per room 2.50 Restaurant, per seat 0.45 Schools, per room 10.00 Beauty Parlour 7.25 Ambulance Station 15.00 RCMP Station 15.00 Dental Clinic - 3 days per week 9.60 Vet Clinic - 2 days per week 6.40 Arena 40.00 Others, not listed 10.00

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Garbage Collection Rates

Garbage Collection Rates Monthly Residential, Single Family, per unit 8.67 Multiple Dwelling, per unit 8.67 Trailer Court, per trailer 8.67 Church/Club 8.67 Commercial, per unit 17.32 Legion 17.32 Garage/Service Station 34.65 Grocery Store to 5,000 sq. feet 23.09 Grocery Store 5,000 to 10,000 sq. feet 34.65 Grocery Store over 10,000 sq. feet 46.21 Hotel/Motel, per unit 2.44 Motel, Manager Suite 8.67 Restaurant, per seat 0.41 School 38.12 Ofﬁ ces, per business ofﬁ ce 8.67 Beauty Parlour 17.32 RCMP Station 23.09 Ambulance Station 17.32 Bulk Fuel Plant (no solvents, chemicals, etc.) 19.04 Dental Clinic – 3 days per week 8.67 Vet Clinic – 2 days per week 8.67 Arena 46.21 Others, not listed 10.97

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Statistical Information v/q

2006 Census Profile - Summary Version Registration required to view a more detailed version of this profile. See http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/admin/denied.asp Valemount, VL

A Village located in Fraser-Fort George

Geographic Classification 5953007

For a map, browse to www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/pop/maps/rdmap.htm

Data Quality for the Profiled Area More Information

Data quality flag for this area is 01011: Our own website contains sections devoted to census and regional statistics. www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/census.asp www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/regions.asp

Statistics Canada offers community profiles. 100% Data Quality Flag (100% sample) http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/ [continued] L Data quality index showing, for the short census questionnaire 2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E (100% data), a global non-response rate higher than or The British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Food and equal to 5% but lower than 10%. Fisheries offers extensive statistics, for example: Does not apply to the population and dwelling counts. http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/stats/

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has a growing statistics site. www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/rs/index-eng.asp

If you require further assistance please contact: 20% Data Quality Flag (20% sample) L Data quality index showing, for the long questionnaire Data Services, BC Stats (20% sample data), a global non-response rate higher than or Telephone 250-387-0327 equal to 5% but lower than 10%. Does not apply to the population and dwelling counts. FAX 250-387-0380 Email [email protected] 2001 Adjusted Population Flag Location 1st Floor, 553 Superior Street, Victoria L 2001 adjusted count; most of these are the result of Mail Box 9410, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W9V1 boundary changes.

This document is one in a series of over 1,700 that cover a wide range geographic areas including Canada, the provinces and territories, Federal Electoral Districts, and the following in British Columbia: Census Sub-Divisions, Census Metropolitan Areas, Census Agglomerations, Census Tracts, and Designated Places.

Produced by BC Stats, March 2009 [revision 5, see last page] www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca Printed 24/03/2009 Age pyramid of Valemount, VL compared to British Columbia (line)

525 Males, median age 41.1; (BC median 40.0) 500 Females, median age 43.0; (BC median 41.5)

Age Subject Area Compared to 100+

85 Valemount, VL British Columbia 80 Village BC 75 Geocode 70 5953007 59 65

60 Population (unrounded data)

55 1,018 4,113,487

50 Population (single year of age data)

45 1,020 4,113,485

40 Median Age

35 42.3 40.8 30 Age Cohorts % (5-year cohort data) 25 0-19 25.0 23.2 20 20-29 11.8 12.4 15 30-44 19.1 21.4 10 29.9 28.4 5 45-64 of 20

<1 3 65+ 14.2 14.6 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 75+ 4.9 7.0 Males, by single year of age, Females, by single year of age, as a percent of the total population as a percent of the total population Valemount, VL: A Village in Fraser-Fort George

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census. Produced by BC Stats, www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Geo Code Valemount, VL 3 59053007 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20 Summary Population by Gender & Age Households Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC Total population Total population 1,020 4,113,485 Private households 455 1,643,150 (as of May 16, 2006) 1,018 4,113,487 Male 51% 49% One family 66% 65% Share of Regional District 1.1% - Female 49% 51% Multi-family 0% 3% 2001 Census Population Population by Age Group, percent distribution Non-family 34% 32% (as of May 15, 2001) 1,243 3,907,738 Valemount BC Percent change '01-2006 -18.1% 5.3% Households by Size, percent distribution 40 Land area 2006 Valemount BC 45 km2 4.96 35 40 2 30 km 924,815 35 25 30 Occupied private dwellings 20 25 (unrounded) 456 1,642,715 15 20 15 Total dwellings 10 (unrounded) 518 1,788,474 10 5 5 0 0 0-4 5-19 20-44 45-64 65-74 75 + one two three 4 to 5 6 or more years years years years years years person persons persons persons persons Marital Status & Families Children Seniors Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC Population 15+ years 845 3,433,880 Sons and/or daughters Persons in priv households 1,000 4,054,605 Single, never married 36% 32% living at home Aged 65 and older 105 566,135 Legally married 43% 50% Total number 270 1,202,145 % of total population 11% 14% Separated 5% 3% Ave. per census family 0.9 1.0 Non-family persons 43% 34% Divorced 9% 8% Family persons 62% 66% Widowed 7% 6% Children* by Age, percent distribution Percent Distribution, Living Arrangements of Census Families by StructureValemount BC 45 Non-family Persons Aged 65 & Older Number, census families 300 1,161,420 in Valemount, VL 45 Valemount BC Husband-wife families 275 986,255 40 120 Now-married couples 185 844,430 35 Without child* at home 59% 46% 30 100 With children* at home 41% 54% 25 80 Common-law couples 85 141,825 20 Without child* at home 53% 65% 60 With children* at home 53% 35% 15 40 10 Single-parent families 30 175,165 5 20 Male parent 33% 20% Female parent 83% 80% 0 0 Age 6 to 15 to 18 to 25 + Living With Living child*/children* - defined as sons and/or daughters under 14 17 24 years with non-relatives alone six relatives only at home

Affordability (vs. Household Income) Dwellings Tenure & Age of Housing Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC Non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings, Occupied private Occupied private occupied by usual residents dwellings 455 1,643,150 dwellings 455 1,643,150 Total number 450 1,606,875 Ave. number of rooms 6.0 6.4 Owned 74% 70% Tenant occupied 120 488,720 Ave. number of bedrooms 2.7 2.7 Rented 26% 30% Average gross rent $539 $828 Persons in priv households 1,005 4,054,110 Band housing 0% 0% >=30% of hhld income 33% 43% Ave. # persons/household 2.2 2.5 30~99% of hhld income 29% 35% % Distrib., Dwellings by Structural Type Period of Construction, percent distribution

Owner occupied 335 1,118,160 Valemount BC 0 102030405060 Valemount BC 45 Average value of dwelling $141,878 $418,703 Single-detached BC Valemount Average major payments $632 $1,059 40 Percent >=30% of hhld income 16% 23% Semi-detached 35 30~99% of hhld income 13% 19% 30 50 Row house 25 40 One-family households without additional persons Apart. Duplex 20 in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings 30 Tenant households 65 213,490 Apart. 5+ storey 15 20 Average gross rent $541 $907 10 Apart. <5 storey >=30% of hhld income 23% 35% 10 5 Owner occupied 230 761,015 Other0 single attach. 0 Average major payments $624 $1,119 before 1946- 1961- 1971- 1981- 1986- before 1946- 1961- 1971- 1981- 1986- 1991- 1996- 2001- >=30% of hhld income 9% 20% Moveable1946 dwelling1960 1970 1980 1985 1990 1946 1960 1970 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2006

Data presented in this report are subject to suppression and random rounding in order The census is a rich source of demographic data for even small communities, at to preserve the confidentiality of respondents to the census. The effect is significant five year intervals. The information presented here is drawn from a large dataset. in areas with little population or where a particular category drew few responses. Other variables are available by request on a fee for service basis.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Geo Code Valemount, VL 4 59053007 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20 Aboriginal Identity Aboriginal Ethnic Origin Visible Minorities Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC Total population 1,020 4,074,385 Aboriginal ethnic origin Total population 1,020 500,610 Aboriginal identity 70 196,075 Total response 595 1,860,675 Visible minority (number) 20 1,008,860 Share of total population 7% 5% North American Indian 44% 77% Visible minority (share) 2% 25% N. American Indian (*single re 20 129,575 Metis 50% 25% % Distribution of Visible Minority (vis. min.) Metis (*single response) 45 59,445 Inuit 0% 1% Valemount BC Inuit (*single response) 0 795 For previous censuses, ethnic origins were distinguished 0 20406080 Multiple Aboriginal response 0 1,655 as 'single', 'multiple' or 'total'. For the 2006 Census the Other Aboriginal response 0 4,605 term 'ethnic origin' is similar to 'total ethnic origins' which South Asian % Aboriginal Identity allows individuals to designate multiple ancestry. Chinese Black 5.0 Valemount BC *1996 to 2006 Census had question on Aboriginal identitly. 4.5 Origin data is more comparable with previous censuses. Filipino 4.0 Registered Indian Status Latin American 3.5 Valemount BC Southeast Asian 3.0 Total population 1,020 4,074,385 Arab 2.5 Registered Indian 20 110,550 West Asian 2.0 Not a Registered Indian 995 3,963,840 1.5 Distribution: Registered Indian to Korean 1.0 Total population 2% 3% Japanese 0.5 Aboriginal identity populatio 29% 56% 0.0 Visible minority, n.i.e. Aboriginal ethnic origin pop 3% 6% NA Indian Metis Inuit Multiple Other Multiple visible minority Immigrants Immigrants Immigrants Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC Immigrant population 40 1,119,215 Total immigrant population 100% 100% Total immigrant population 100% 100% Share of total population 4% 27% Before 1961 38% 13% Under 5 years 33% 8% Non-immigrant population 970 2,904,240 1961 to 1970 50% 26% 5 to 14 years 22% 17% Percent born in BC 44% 67% 1981 to 1990 25% 45% 15 to 24 years 22% 23% Non-permanent residents 0 50,930 1996 to 2000 25% 15% 25 to 44 years 33% 40% % Distrib., Immigrants by Birthplace (local order) 2001 to 2006 0% 16% 45 years and over 0% 12% Valemount BC % Distrib., Immigrated Before 2001 % Distrib., Immigrated 2001 and Later

0 10203040 Valemount, VL BC Valemount, VL BC 0 10203040 0123456 Africa Africa United States Central America Central America Central America Caribbean & Bermuda Caribbean & Bermuda Caribbean & Bermuda Western Europe Western Europe South America Northern Europe Northern Europe Western Europe Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Eastern Europe

United States United States Southern Europe

South America South America Northern Europe

Ethnic Origin(s) Mother Tongue Home Language Valemount Valemount BC Valemount BC Order: local single responses (if none, Canada order) Single mother tongue 1,015 4,022,050 Single Home Language 1,000 3,995,990 % Top language ( English) 90% 72% % Top language (English) 99% 83% Valemount, VL BC 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 % Dist. Non-English Mother Tongue (local order) Multiple HL (incl. English) 15 78,395 115 Non-English Langs. in Study Area % Dist. Non-English Home Language (local order) English 1,146,225 Non-English Langs. in BC 0 Non-English Langs. in Study Area Valemount, VL BC 654,665 Non-English Langs. in BC Scottish 0246810 Valemount, VL BC Canadian 02468 French German Chinese (All *) Chinese (All *) Panjabi (Punjabi) Irish German Korean Dutch (Netherlands) Dutch Tagalog (Filipino) French Polish Persian (Farsi) Ukrainian Slovak Vietnamese

Norwegian Chilcotin Spanish

Métis Inuktitut, n.i.e. French

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Geo Code Valemount, VL 5 59053007 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20 Non-Official Languages Spoken Mobility - Migration (1-yr & 5-year) Labour Force Activity

Note: Languages (NOT persons), % Distribution Valemount BC Valemount BC Individuals may specify more than one language Population, 1 yr & older 1,015 4,034,390 Pop 15+ in labour force 640 2,226,385 Not including English or French; local order Non-movers 74% 83% Employed 580 2,092,770 Valemount, VL BC Moved in last year 26% 17% Unemployed 55 133,615 From other province/terr. 2% 1% Not in labour force 195 1,168,525 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 From outside Canada 0% 2% Participation rate 76.6 65.6 Dutch 5-Year Mobility of Population 5 Years & Older, % distrib. Unemployment rate 8.6 6.0

Chinese (All) Valemount BC Unemployment Rate (Percent) by Age and Sex Non-movers Valemount BC German Movers: 20 Spanish 18 Non-migrants 16 Japanese Migrants 14 12 Ukrainian Internal migrants: 10 Intraprovincial migrants Swahili 8 Interprovincial migrants 6 Chilcotin 4 2 Panjabi (Punjabi) External migrants 0 Male Male Male Female Female Female Tagalog (Filipino) 0 102030405060 15+ 15-24 25+ 15+ 15-24 25+

Broad Occupational Categories Top 8 Detailed Occupationas Workplace & Transportation Percent Distribution by Occupation (NOC) Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount, VL BC Total labour force 640 2,226,385 Employed LF, 15+ yrs 585 2,092,770 0 10203040 Experienced LF 630 2,193,115 Work in CSD of residence 365 787,185 Percent Distribution by Occupation (NOC) Work at home 40 188,755 Sales & service Valemount, VL BC No fixed workplace 95 274,055 0 5 10 15 Mode of Transportation, percent distribution Trades, transport & equipment Based on population with usual or no fixed workplace. operators & related Sales & service, n.e.c. Valemount BC Business, finance & 0 20406080 administration Clerical occupations Car/truck/van, Management as driver Teachers & professors Car/truck/van, Social science, education, as pas'nger govt. service & religio Retail salespersons & Public transit Unique to primary industry sales clerks Transport equip. Unique to processing, operators & Walked manufacturing & utilities related, excl. Managers in Natural & applied sciences & retail, food & Bicycle related accommodation Unique to Health occupations forestry ops, Motorcycle mining, oil & gas Machine Art, culture, recreation & sport operators in Taxicab manufacturing

Top 8 Industries by Labour Force Education: Field of Study Highest Level of Education Percent Distribution by Industry (NAICS 2002) % Distribution for Population 25 to 64, with post sec. qualification Percent Distribution for Population 25 to 64 Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC 024681012 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 010203040

Education Retail trade No certificate, Visual/perform., diploma or degree communic. Educational services Humanities High school or equiv. Manufacturing Social/behav'ral sci. & law Business & Apprenticeship/trades Transportation & warehousing public admin Physical/life sci. & tech Other services (exc. public College, CEGEP or admin.) Math, comptr & info. sci. other Agriculture, forestry, fishing, Architect, hunting engineer, ~ Agricult., nat. University, no degree resourc. Wholesale trade Health, parks, rec. & fitness Personal, Bachelor's or higher Public administration protect. & transp. srv.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Geo Code Valemount, VL 6 59053007 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20 Employment Income in 2005 Total Income in 2005 After-tax Income in 2005 Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC With employment income 635 2,392,805 Population 15 yrs or older 835 3,394,910 Population 15 yrs or older 835 3,394,910 Worked full year, full time 47% 47% Males 52% 49% Males 52% 49% Males 30% 27% Females 48% 51% Females 48% 51% Females 18% 19% Worked part yr or part time 50% 46% Median total income $23,269 $24,867 Median after-tax income $23,002 $22,785 Median 2005 Employment Income ($,000) Males, 15+ with income $32,889 $31,598 Males, 15+ with a-tax income $28,321 $28,251 Valemount BC Females, 15+ with inc. $14,071 $19,997 Females, 15+ with a-tax inc. $13,997 $18,930 $60 Males 15+ with no income - 69,135 Males 15+, no after-tax income - 69,950 Males 15+ with income 435 1,580,450 Males 15+ with income 435 1,579,640 $50 Under $10,000 13% 18% Under $10,000 10% 18% $10,000 - $29,999 36% 30% $10,000 - $29,999 45% 35% $40 $30,000 - $39,999 17% 12% $30,000 - $39,999 14% 15% $40,000 - $59,999 20% 19% $40,000 - $59,999 15% 12% $30 $60,000 and over 16% 21% $50,000 and over 15% 21% Average total income $32,889 $31,598 Average total income $30,922 $34,652 $20 Females 15+, no income 20 95,210 Females 15+, no a-tax income 20 95,660 Females 15+ with income 375 1,650,110 Females 15+ with income 380 1,649,660 $10 Under $10,000 31% 24% Under $10,000 33% 26% $10,000 - $29,999 47% 42% $10,000 - $29,999 51% 48% $0 $30,000 - $39,999 12% 13% $30,000 - $39,999 11% 14% Male Female Male Female $40,000 - $59,999 5% 13% $40,000 - $59,999 3% 7% full year full year part year part year $60,000 and over 5% 8% $50,000 and over 5% 9% full time full time part time part time Average total income $14,071 $19,997 Average total income $17,819 $23,408 Family Income in 2005 Persons Not in Economic Families Prevalence of Low Income in 2005 Valemount BC Valemount BC Valemount BC Economic Family Median Income Composition of income All economic families 300 1,112,810 All economic families $55,196 $65,787 Males, 15+ not in ec. families 100.0% 100.0% Before-tax low income 6.7% 13.3% Couple economic families $60,623 $71,432 Employment income 71.6% 75.1% After-tax low income 8.3% 9.9% Male lone-parent ec. familie $0 $51,274 Government transfers 18.2% 11.3% Couple economic families 275 937,010 Female lone-parent ec. fam $23,349 $35,958 Other 10.2% 13.6% Before-tax low income 3.6% 10.3% 2005 Family Income Groups, All Economic Families Females, 15+ not in ec. fam. 100.0% 100.0% After-tax low income 5.6% 7.5% Percent distribution Employment income 36.4% 56.0% Male lone-parent ec. fam. 10 29,595 Valemount BC Government transfers 22.9% 20.9% Before-tax low income 0.0% 18.8% 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Other 40.7% 23.2% After-tax low income 0.0% 13.9% Median Total Income $23,097 $25,121 Female lone-parent ec. fam. 20 123,940 Under $10,000 Males, 15 years and older $25,828 $28,175 Before-tax low income 50.0% 33.5% $10,000 to $19,999 Females, 15 years and older $14,069 $22,833 After-tax low income 40.0% 25.6% $20,000 to $29,999 Average Total Income $35,396 $32,637 Persons 15+ not in ec. fam. 160 603,880 $30,000 to $39,999 Males, 15 years and older $36,197 $35,769 Before-tax low income 22.6% 36.7% $40,000 to $49,999 Females, 15 years and older $34,025 $29,766 After-tax low income 6.5% 29.0% $50,000 to $59,999 Median After-tax Income $23,075 $22,832 Persons less than 6 years old 75 236,780 $60,000 to $69,999 Males, 15 years and older $24,647 $25,167 Before-tax low income 0.0% 19.6% $70,000 to $79,999 Females, 15 years and older $14,069 $21,231 After-tax low income 0.0% 15.1% $80,000 to $89,999 Average After-tax Income $26,906 $27,670 Persons 65 years and older 105 555,495 $90,000 to $99,999 Males, 15 years and older $31,729 $29,862 Before-tax low income 18.2% 14.7% $100,000 and over Females, 15 years and older $18,646 $25,661 After-tax low income 0.0% 7.3% Household Income in 2005 Household Affordability Notes Valemount BC Valemount BC Population - effective since the 1991 Census, non- All private households 455 1,643,150 Median after-tax income in 2005 permanent residents included in total population. One-person households 155 460,580 All households $41,997 $46,472 2001 Census population - based on 2006 One-person households 34% 28% One-person households $23,026 $24,987 boundaries. 2005 Before-tax Household Income ($,000) Average value of owner-occupied Economic family - refers to two or more persons Valemount BC non-farm, non-reserve dwelling $141,878 $418,703 living in the same dwelling, related to each other $80 Non-farm, Non-reserve, One-family by blood, marriage, common-law or adoption. Households Without Additional Persons Experienced labour force - includes persons who $70 worked since Jan 1, 2005 and who were employed Valemount BC or unemployed during the reference week $60 $1,200 Non-movers - on Census Day were living at the $50 $1,000 same address as one or five years previous. Non-migrant movers - lived at a different address $40 $800 but in the same census subdivision (CSD). Average - or arithmetic mean is calculated by $30 $600 dividing the sum of included categories by the $20 $400 number of included categories. Median - an alternate measure of 'averageness'. $10 $200 Median income of a specific group is that amount which divides their income size distribution into $0 $0 two halves (below and above the median) All 1-person All 1-person Owner Tenant Prevalence of low income - the percentage of a hsehlds, hsehlds, hsehlds, hsehlds, major Average specific group below Statistics Canada's low average average median median payments Gross Rent income cut-offs (LICO).

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Population and dwellings BC BC Population, 2006 - unrounded data 1,018 4,113,487 Area, square kilometres 4.9648 924,815.4344 Population, 2001 - (2006 boundaries) 1,243 3,907,738 Population per sqare km. 205.0 4.4 Population percentage change, 2001-2006 -18.1% 5.3%

Occupied private dwellings (households) 456 1,642,715

Total private dwellings (incl. seasonal, etc.) 518 1,788,474

Age and sex Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Total - Age 1,020 100.0% 100.0% 525 100.0% 100.0% 500 100.0% 100.0% 0 to 4 years 55 5.4% 4.9% 30 5.7% 5.1% 25 5.0% 4.7% 5 to 9 years 55 5.4% 5.4% 30 5.7% 5.6% 20 4.0% 5.1% 10 to 14 years 65 6.4% 6.2% 30 5.7% 6.6% 30 6.0% 5.9% 15 to 19 years 80 7.8% 6.7% 45 8.6% 7.0% 35 7.0% 6.3% 20 to 24 years 60 5.9% 6.5% 30 5.7% 6.7% 25 5.0% 6.3% 25 to 29 years 60 5.9% 6.0% 30 5.7% 6.0% 35 7.0% 6.0% 30 to 34 years 50 4.9% 6.2% 25 4.8% 6.1% 25 5.0% 6.3% 35 to 39 years 65 6.4% 7.1% 35 6.7% 7.0% 30 6.0% 7.1% 40 to 44 years 80 7.8% 8.1% 40 7.6% 8.1% 40 8.0% 8.2% 45 to 49 years 90 8.8% 8.4% 50 9.5% 8.3% 40 8.0% 8.4% 50 to 54 years 90 8.8% 7.8% 50 9.5% 7.8% 40 8.0% 7.8% 55 to 59 years 75 7.4% 7.0% 35 6.7% 7.1% 45 9.0% 7.0% 60 to 64 years 50 4.9% 5.2% 20 3.8% 5.3% 20 4.0% 5.2% 65 to 69 years 50 4.9% 4.1% 25 4.8% 4.1% 25 5.0% 4.1% 70 to 74 years 45 4.4% 3.5% 20 3.8% 3.5% 25 5.0% 3.5% 75 to 79 years 25 2.5% 2.9% 10 1.9% 2.8% 10 2.0% 3.1% 80 to 84 years 15 1.5% 2.2% 5 1.0% 1.8% 10 2.0% 2.5% 85 to 89 years 5 0.5% 1.2% 5 1.0% 0.9% 5 1.0% 1.5% 90 to 94 years 5 0.5% 0.5% - 0.0% 0.3% - 0.0% 0.7% 95 to 99 years - 0.0% 0.1% - 0.0% 0.1% - 0.0% 0.2% 100 years and over - 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0% 0.0%

Median age (half are younger; half older) 42.3 40.8 41.1 40.0 43.0 41.5

Marital status Common-law status (legal marital status) BC BC Total population 15 years and over 845 100.0% 100.0% Total population 15 years and over 845 100.0% 100.0% Never legally married (single) 300 35.5% 32.1% Not in a common-law relationship 715 84.6% 91.8% Legally married (and not separated) 365 43.2% 50.4% In a common-law relationship 130 15.4% 8.2% Separated, but still legally married 45 5.3% 3.2% Divorced 75 8.9% 8.3% Widowed 60 7.1% 6.0%

Families BC Total Number of Census Families in private households 300 1,161,420

Children by age BC Families by size Children at home in census families 270 100.0% 100.0% Census families in private households BC Under 6 years of age 75 27.8% 20.0% Total number of census families 300 100.0% 100.0% 6-14 years 105 38.9% 35.8% 2 person census families 175 58.3% 50.6% 15-17 years 35 13.0% 13.3% 3 person census families 45 15.0% 21.1% 18-24 years 50 18.5% 20.3% 4 person census families 55 18.3% 20.0% 25 years and over - 0.0% 10.5% 5 or more persons cen. families 25 8.3% 8.3% Average number of children at home 0.9 1.0

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Families by type and presence and number of children

(share down) Couple families Married couples Common-law couples BC BC BC Total 275 100.0% 100.0% 185 100.0% 100.0% 85 100.0% 100.0% Without children at home 155 56.4% 48.6% 110 59.5% 45.9% 45 52.9% 64.6% With children at home 120 43.6% 51.4% 75 40.5% 54.1% 45 52.9% 35.4% 1 child 35 12.7% 19.8% 25 13.5% 20.1% 10 11.8% 17.9% 2 children 55 20.0% 22.2% 25 13.5% 23.9% 30 35.3% 12.0% 3 or more children 25 9.1% 9.4% 25 13.5% 10.1% - 0.0% 5.5%

Lone-parent families All lone-parents Male parent Female parent BC BC BC Total 30 100.0% 100.0% 10 100.0% 100.0% 25 100.0% 100.0% 1 child 15 50.0% 61.9% - 0.0% 66.9% 15 60.0% 60.7% 2 children 10 33.3% 28.7% - 0.0% 25.3% 10 40.0% 29.6% 3 or more children - 0.0% 9.3% - 0.0% 7.8% - 0.0% 9.7%

(share across) Couple families Married couples Common-law couples BC BC BC Total 275 100.0% 100.0% 185 67.3% 85.6% 85 30.9% 14.4% Without children at home 155 100.0% 100.0% 110 71.0% 80.9% 45 29.0% 19.1% With children at home 120 100.0% 100.0% 75 62.5% 90.1% 45 37.5% 9.9% 1 child 35 100.0% 100.0% 25 71.4% 87.0% 10 28.6% 13.0% 2 children 55 100.0% 100.0% 25 45.5% 92.2% 30 54.5% 7.8% 3 or more children 25 100.0% 100.0% 25 100.0% 91.6% - 0.0% 8.4%

Lone-parent families All lone-parents Male parent Female parent BC BC BC Total 30 100.0% 100.0% 10 33.3% 20.2% 25 83.3% 79.8% 1 child 15 100.0% 100.0% - 0.0% 21.8% 15 100.0% 78.2% 2 children 10 100.0% 100.0% - 0.0% 17.8% 10 100.0% 82.2% 3 or more children - 100.0% - 16.8% - 83.2%

Private households by age and living arrangements

(share down) All persons Under 65 years of age Seniors (65 and older) BC BC BC Total persons in private households 1,000 100.0% 100.0% 895 100.0% 100.0% 105 100.0% 100.0% Number of persons not in census families 165 16.5% 17.4% 120 13.4% 14.6% 45 42.9% 34.5% Living with relatives - 0.0% 2.2% - 0.0% 1.7% - 0.0% 5.3% Living with non-relatives only - 0.0% 3.8% - 0.0% 4.1% - 0.0% 1.8% Living alone 155 15.5% 11.4% 110 12.3% 8.8% 45 42.9% 27.3% Number of census family persons 840 84.0% 82.6% 775 86.6% 85.4% 65 61.9% 65.5% Ave. number of persons per census family 2.8 2.9

(share across) All persons Under 65 years of age Seniors (65 and older) BC BC BC Total persons in private households 1,000 100.0% 100.0% 895 89.5% 86.0% 105 10.5% 14.0% Number of persons not in census families 165 100.0% 100.0% 120 72.7% 72.3% 45 27.3% 27.7% Living with relatives - 100.0% - 66.6% - 33.4% Living with non-relatives only - 100.0% - 93.3% - 6.7% Living alone 155 100.0% 100.0% 110 71.0% 66.4% 45 29.0% 33.6% Number of census family persons 840 100.0% 100.0% 775 92.3% 88.9% 65 7.7% 11.1% Ave. number of persons per census family 2.8 2.9

by size by average number of persons and by type BC BC Total number of private households 455 100.0% 100.0% Persons in private households 1,005 4,054,110 1 person 150 33.0% 28.1% Ave. # of persons in priv. h'holds 2.2 2.5 2 persons 175 38.5% 34.2% 3 persons 60 13.2% 14.8% Total number of private households 455 100.0% 4 to 5 persons 65 14.3% 19.6% One-family households 300 65.4% 6 or more persons 5 1.1% 3.3% Multiple-family households - 2.5% Non-family households 155 32.1%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 9 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20 See page 30 for housing affordability Dwellings BC BC Number of occupied private dwellings 455 100.0% 100.0% Number of occupied private dwellings 455 100.0% 100.0% Owned 335 73.6% 69.7% Req'ng regular maintenance only 225 49.5% 67.7% Rented 120 26.4% 30.1% Requiring minor repairs 155 34.1% 24.9% Band housing - 0.0% 0.2% Requiring major repairs 75 16.5% 7.4%

Single-detached house 260 57.1% 49.0% Period of construction, before 1946 10 2.2% 7.9% Semi-detached house 5 1.1% 3.1% Period of construction, 1946 to 1960 45 9.9% 10.6% Row house - 0.0% 6.8% Period of construction, 1961 to 1970 90 19.8% 12.8% Apartment, duplex 5 1.1% 10.2% Period of construction, 1971 to 1980 185 40.7% 21.5% Apartment, building with 5 or more storeys - 0.0% 7.2% Period of construction, 1981 to 1985 40 8.8% 9.2% Apartment, building with under 5 storeys 30 6.6% 20.9% Period of construction, 1986 to 1990 - 0.0% 9.1% Other single-attached house - 0.0% 0.2% Period of construction, 1991 to 1995 40 8.8% 11.8% Movable dwelling 155 34.1% 2.6% Period of construction, 1996 to 2000 20 4.4% 8.9% Period of construction, 2001 to 2006 15 3.3% 8.3% Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.0 6.4 Average number of bedrooms per dwelling 2.7 2.7

Citizenship BC Total population 1,015 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,010 99.5% 92.3% Canadian citizens under age 18 230 22.7% 19.7% Canadian citizens age 18 and over 780 76.8% 72.7% Not Canadian citizens 10 1.0% 7.7%

Mobility status by place of residence one year ago by place of residence five years ago BC BC Population, aged 1 year and over 1,015 100.0% 100.0% Population, aged five and over 945 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 750 73.9% 83.0% Non-movers 460 48.7% 53.4% Movers 260 25.6% 17.0% Movers 485 51.3% 46.6% Non-migrants 105 10.3% 9.3% Non-migrants 200 21.2% 23.4% Migrants 155 15.3% 7.7% Migrants 290 30.7% 23.2% Internal migrants 150 14.8% 6.2% Internal migrants 285 30.2% 17.9% Intraprovincial migrants 125 12.3% 4.8% Intraprovincial migrants 200 21.2% 13.6% Interprovincial migrants 20 2.0% 1.4% Interprovincial migrants 90 9.5% 4.3% External migrants - 0.0% 1.5% External migrants - 0.0% 5.3%

Aboriginal identity Refers to those persons who reported identifying with at least one BC Aboriginal group, that is, North American Indian, Métis or Inuit, Total population 1,020 100.0% 100.0% and/or those who reported being a Treaty Indian or a Registered Total Aboriginal identity population 70 6.9% 4.8% Indian, as defined by the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who North American Indian single response 20 2.0% 3.2% reported they were members of an Indian band or First Nation. Métis single response 45 4.4% 1.5% Inuit single response - 0.0% 0.0% In 1991 and previous censuses, the Aboriginal population was Multiple Aboriginal identity responses - 0.0% 0.0% defined using the ethnic origin question (ancestry). The 1996 Aboriginal responses not incl. elsewhere - 0.0% 0.1% Census included a question on the individual’s perception of Non-Aboriginal identity population 945 92.6% 95.2% his/her Aboriginal identity. The question used in the 2006 and 2001 censuses is the same as the one used in 1996. 2006 Census Dictionary , www.statcan.ca

Registered Indian status Refers to those persons who reported they were registered under BC the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who are Total population 1,020 100.0% 100.0% registered under the Indian Act and can prove descent from a Registered Indian 20 2.0% 2.7% band that signed a treaty. Not a Registered Indian 995 97.5% 97.3% 2006 Census Dictionary

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Immigrants - by place of birth all immigrants (ever immigrants) recent immigrants (since 2001) BC BC Total population 1,020 Non-immigrants 970 100.0% 100.0% Born in province of residence 425 43.8% 66.7% Born outside province of residence 545 56.2% 33.3%

Immigrants 40 100.0% 100.0% Total recent immigrants - 100.0% United States - 0.0% 5.1% United States - 4.6% Central America 10 25.0% 1.4% Central America - 1.8% Caribbean & Bermuda 10 25.0% 0.8% Caribbean & Bermuda - 0.4% South America - 0.0% 1.5% South America - 2.1% Europe 20 50.0% 31.2% Europe - 12.1% Western Europe 10 25.0% 7.1% Western Europe - 1.9% Eastern Europe - 0.0% 5.3% Eastern Europe - 5.1% Southern Europe - 0.0% 4.8% Southern Europe - 1.2% Italy - 0.0% 1.7% Italy - 0.1% Other Southern Europe - 0.0% 3.1% Other Southern Europe - 1.1% Northern Europe 10 25.0% 14.0% Northern Europe - 3.9% United Kingdom 10 25.0% 12.3% United Kingdom - 3.7% Other Northern Europe - 0.0% 1.7% Other Northern Europe - 0.3% Africa 15 37.5% 3.1% Africa - 3.4% Western Africa - 0.0% 0.2% Western Africa - 0.5% Eastern Africa 10 25.0% 1.4% Eastern Africa - 1.3% Northern Africa - 0.0% 0.3% Northern Africa - 0.6% Central Africa - 0.0% 0.1% Central Africa - 0.1% Southern Africa - 0.0% 1.1% Southern Africa - 1.0% Asia and the Middle East - 0.0% 54.2% Asia and the Middle East - 73.4% W Cen. Asia & Mid-East - 0.0% 3.5% W Cen. Asia & Mid-East - 6.9% Eastern Asia - 0.0% 28.0% Eastern Asia - 38.3% China, People's Republic of - 0.0% 13.0% China, People's Republic of - 23.3% Hong Kong, Special Admin. Region - 0.0% 7.0% Hong Kong, Spec. Admin. Region - 1.7% Other Eastern Asia - 0.0% 8.0% Other Eastern Asia - 13.3% Southeast Asia 10 25.0% 10.8% Southeast Asia - 12.6% Philippines - 0.0% 6.2% Philippines - 9.9% Other Southeast Asia - 0.0% 4.6% Other Southeast Asia - 2.7% Southern Asia - 0.0% 11.9% Southern Asia - 15.7% India - 0.0% 10.7% India - 13.5% Other Southern Asia - 0.0% 1.2% Other Southern Asia - 2.2% Oceania & other - 0.0% 2.8% Oceania & other - 2.2% Non-permanent residents -

Immigrants by period of immigration by age at immigration BC BC Total immigrant population 40 100.0% 100.0% Total immigrant population 45 100.0% 100.0% Before 1961 15 37.5% 12.8% Under 5 years 15 33.3% 8.1% 1961 to 1970 10 25.0% 11.0% 5 to 14 years 10 22.2% 17.3% 1971 to 1980 10 25.0% 15.2% 15 to 24 years 10 22.2% 22.8% 1981 to 1990 - 0.0% 15.1% 25 to 44 years 15 33.3% 40.1% 1991 to 2000 10 25.0% 30.0% 45 years and over - 0.0% 11.8% 1991 to 1995 - 0.0% 14.8% 1996 to 2000 10 25.0% 15.2% 2001 to 2006 - 0.0% 15.9%

Generation status BC Total population 15 years and older 835 100.0% 100.0% 1st generation: persons born outside Canada. 2nd generation: 1st generation 45 5.4% 33.0% persons born inside Canada with at least one parent born outside 2nd generation 235 28.1% 22.2% Canada. 3rd generation: persons born inside Canada with both 3rd generation or more 560 67.1% 44.7% parents born inside Canada

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 11 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Official languages (English and French) Knowledge of official languages First official language spoken BC BC Total population 1,015 100.0% 100.0% Total population 1,020 100.0% 100.0% English only 895 88.2% 89.7% English 980 96.1% 95.3% French only - 0.0% 0.1% French 35 3.4% 1.3% English and French 125 12.3% 7.3% English and French - 0.0% 0.4% Neither English nor French - 0.0% 3.0% Neither English nor French - 0.0% 3.0%

Official language minority BC Official language minority - (number) 35 61,735 Official language minority - (percentage) 3.4% 1.5%

First language learned at home in childhood Mother tongue and still understood by the individual at the time of the census.

Top 20 BC BC Total population 1,015 Single responses 1,015 100.0% 100.0% English 915 90.1% 71.5% Breakout of Chinese mother tongue French 35 3.4% 1.4% Chinese (All *) 20 Chinese (All *) 20 2.0% 8.4% Chinese, n.o.s. 20 German 10 1.0% 2.2% Cantonese - Dutch 10 1.0% 0.7% Mandarin - Polish 10 1.0% 0.4% Taiwanese - Slovak 10 1.0% 0.1% (* See note on following page) Chilcotin 10 1.0% 0.0% Inuktitut, n.i.e. 10 1.0% 0.0% Multiple responses - Panjabi (Punjabi) - 0.0% 3.9% English and French - Tagalog (Filipino) - 0.0% 1.3% English and non-official language - Korean - 0.0% 1.2% French and non-official language - Spanish - 0.0% 0.8% English, French & non-official language - Persian (Farsi) - 0.0% 0.7% Italian - 0.0% 0.7% * Chinese (All *) category is calculated as the sum of Chinese, n.o.s. Vietnamese - 0.0% 0.6% (not otherwise specified), Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Hindi - 0.0% 0.6% A full accounting of Chinese languages would include additional Japanese - 0.0% 0.5% languages, such as Fukien, Hakka, Shangainese, and Chaochow Russian - 0.0% 0.5% which will be included in the 'Other languages' category of this report. Portuguese - 0.0% 0.4% The effect of this is relatively insignificant but readers may wish to Other languages- 15 -1.5% 4.3% understand why other census sources may containdifferent figures.

Home language Language spoken most often at home

Top 20 BC BC Total population 1,015 Single responses 1,000 100.0% 100.0% English 1,005 100.5% 83.6% Breakout of Chinese home language Chinese (All *) - 0.0% 6.7% Chinese (All *) - 100.0% Panjabi (Punjabi) - 0.0% 3.0% Chinese, n.o.s. - 40.4% Korean - 0.0% 1.0% Cantonese - 35.4% Tagalog (Filipino) - 0.0% 0.6% Mandarin - 23.0% Persian (Farsi) - 0.0% 0.5% Taiwanese - 1.1% Vietnamese - 0.0% 0.5% Spanish - 0.0% 0.4% French - 0.0% 0.4% Multiple responses 15 100.0% 100.0% German - 0.0% 0.3% English and French - 0.0% 4.6% Hindi - 0.0% 0.3% English and non-official language 15 100.0% 94.0% Russian - 0.0% 0.3% French and non-official language - 0.0% 0.6% Japanese - 0.0% 0.3% English, French & non-official language - 0.0% 0.7% Italian - 0.0% 0.2% Polish - 0.0% 0.2% * Chinese (All *) - see note above. Portuguese - 0.0% 0.1% Urdu - 0.0% 0.1% Arabic - 0.0% 0.1% Serbian - 0.0% 0.1% Romanian - 0.0% 0.1% Other languages- 5 -0.5% 1.3%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 12 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

(This is a count of languages, not persons. Non-official languages spoken Some persons speak more than one language.)

Top 20 BC BC Dutch 25 19.2% 2.1% Russian - 0.0% 1.8% Chinese (All) 20 15.4% 28.2% Polish - 0.0% 1.3% German 10 7.7% 8.0% Portuguese - 0.0% 1.2% Spanish 10 7.7% 6.0% Urdu - 0.0% 0.8% Japanese 10 7.7% 2.2% Arabic - 0.0% 0.8% Ukrainian 10 7.7% 1.0% Other languages 25 19.2% 13.8% Swahili 10 7.7% 0.2% Chilcotin 10 7.7% 0.1% Panjabi (Punjabi) - 0.0% 12.5% Breakout of Chinese spoken Tagalog (Filipino) - 0.0% 4.9% Chinese (All *) 20 Hindi - 0.0% 4.7% Chinese, n.o.s. - Korean - 0.0% 3.3% Cantonese 20 Italian - 0.0% 2.8% Mandarin - Persian (Farsi) - 0.0% 2.1% Taiwanese - Vietnamese - 0.0% 2.1% continued to right . . .

Ethnicity Broad categories Original Sort BC Ordered by size BC Total population 1,015 100.0% 100.0% British Isles origins 595 58.6% 45.7% British Isles origins 595 58.6% 45.7% French origins 105 10.3% 8.9% Western European origins 350 34.5% 19.2% Aboriginal origins 90 8.9% 6.2% Eastern European origins 230 22.7% 12.1% Other North American origins 220 21.7% 18.8% Other North American origins 220 21.7% 18.8% Caribbean origins - 0.0% 0.4% French origins 105 10.3% 8.9% Latin, Central & South American origins - 0.0% 1.0% Northern European origins 95 9.4% 7.9% Western European origins 350 34.5% 19.2% Aboriginal origins 90 8.9% 6.2% Northern European origins 95 9.4% 7.9% Southern European origins 20 2.0% 7.2% Eastern European origins 230 22.7% 12.1% South Asian origins 10 1.0% 6.5% Southern European origins 20 2.0% 7.2% Caribbean origins - 0.0% 0.4% Other European origins - 0.0% 1.0% Latin, Central & South American origin - 0.0% 1.0% African origins - 0.0% 0.8% Other European origins - 0.0% 1.0% Arab origins - 0.0% 0.5% African origins - 0.0% 0.8% West Asian origins - 0.0% 1.1% Arab origins - 0.0% 0.5% South Asian origins 10 1.0% 6.5% West Asian origins - 0.0% 1.1% East and Southeast Asian origins - 0.0% 16.0% East and Southeast Asian origins - 0.0% 16.0% Oceania origins - 0.0% 0.7% Oceania origins - 0.0% 0.7%

Ethnicity Top 20 Detailed categories Visible minorities (excludes Aboriginal) Ordered by size (Excludes broad categories) BC BC English 320 31.5% 29.6% Total population 1,020 100.0% 100.0% Scottish 260 25.6% 20.3% Total Visible Minorities 20 2.0% 24.8% Canadian 215 21.2% 17.7% South Asian 15 1.5% 6.4% German 215 21.2% 13.8% Chinese - 0.0% 10.0% Irish 165 16.3% 15.2% Black - 0.0% 0.7% Dutch (Netherlands) 155 15.3% 4.8% Filipino - 0.0% 2.2% French 105 10.3% 8.9% Latin American - 0.0% 0.7% Ukrainian 100 9.9% 4.8% Southeast Asian - 0.0% 1.0% Norwegian 65 6.4% 3.2% Arab - 0.0% 0.2% Métis 45 4.4% 1.5% West Asian - 0.0% 0.7% Hungarian (Magyar) 45 4.4% 1.2% Korean - 0.0% 1.2% British Isles, n.i.e. 40 3.9% 1.8% Japanese - 0.0% 0.9% North American Indian 40 3.9% 4.7% Visible minority, n.i.e. - 0.0% 0.1% Polish 40 3.9% 3.2% Multiple visible minority - 0.0% 0.6% Welsh 30 3.0% 2.6% Not a visible minority 1,000 98.0% 75.2% Romanian 30 3.0% 0.6% Swiss 25 2.5% 0.7% Russian 25 2.5% 2.8% American 15 1.5% 1.6% [n.i.e. - not included elsewhere; n.o.s. - not otherwise specified] Danish 15 1.5% 1.4%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 13 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Labour force Class of worker Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Total labour force 15 years & over 640 100.0% 100.0% 350 100.0% 100.0% 290 100.0% 100.0% Class of worker - Not applicable - 0.0% 1.5% 10 2.9% 1.3% - 0.0% 1.7% All classes of worker 630 98.4% 98.5% 345 98.6% 98.7% 285 98.3% 98.3% Paid workers 560 87.5% 89.0% 305 87.1% 88.0% 250 86.2% 90.1% Employees 540 84.4% 84.1% 290 82.9% 81.3% 245 84.5% 87.2% Self-employed (incorporated) 20 3.1% 4.9% 15 4.3% 6.7% - 0.0% 2.9% Without paid help 10 1.6% 1.8% 10 2.9% 2.4% - 0.0% 1.1% With paid help 15 2.3% 3.1% 10 2.9% 4.2% 10 3.4% 1.8% Self-employed (unincorporated) 65 10.2% 9.2% 35 10.0% 10.5% 30 10.3% 7.7% Without paid help 55 8.6% 6.5% 35 10.0% 7.1% 25 8.6% 5.8% With paid help 10 1.6% 2.7% - 0.0% 3.4% 10 3.4% 1.9% Unpaid family workers 10 1.6% 0.3% - 0.0% 0.2% - 0.0% 0.5%

Labour force Labour force activity Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Total population 15 years and over 835 100.0% 100.0% 435 100.0% 100.0% 400 100.0% 100.0% In the labour force 640 76.6% 65.6% 350 80.5% 70.7% 290 72.5% 60.7% Employed 580 69.5% 61.6% 315 72.4% 66.7% 265 66.3% 56.9% Unemployed 55 6.6% 3.9% 35 8.0% 4.1% 20 5.0% 3.8% Not in the labour force 195 23.4% 34.4% 85 19.5% 29.3% 110 27.5% 39.3% Participation rate (LF to Pop, %) 76.6 65.6 80.5 70.7 72.5 60.7 Employment rate (Emp to Pop, %) 69.5 61.6 72.4 66.7 66.2 56.9 Unemployment rate (U to LF, %) 8.6 6.0 10.0 5.8 6.9 6.3

Population 15 to 24 years 160 100.0% 100.0% 85 100.0% 100.0% 75 100.0% 100.0% In the labour force 140 87.5% 64.6% 85 100.0% 64.3% 55 73.3% 65.0% Employed 125 78.1% 57.5% 75 88.2% 57.0% 50 66.7% 58.0% Unemployed 15 9.4% 7.2% 15 17.6% 7.3% - 0.0% 7.0% Not in the labour force 15 9.4% 35.4% - 0.0% 35.7% 15 20.0% 35.0% Participation rate (LF to Pop, %) 87.5 64.6 100.0 64.3 73.3 65.0 Employment rate (Emp to Pop, %) 78.1 57.5 88.2 57.0 66.7 58.0 Unemployment rate (U to LF, %) 10.7 11.1 17.6 11.4 - 10.7

Population 25 years and over 680 100.0% 100.0% 350 100.0% 100.0% 325 100.0% 100.0% In the labour force 500 73.5% 65.8% 265 75.7% 72.0% 230 70.8% 60.0% Employed 460 67.6% 62.4% 240 68.6% 68.6% 215 66.2% 56.7% Unemployed 35 5.1% 3.3% 20 5.7% 3.4% 20 6.2% 3.2% Not in the labour force 180 26.5% 34.2% 85 24.3% 28.0% 95 29.2% 40.0% Participation rate (LF to Pop, %) 73.5 65.8 75.7 72.0 70.8 60.0 Employment rate (Emp to Pop, %) 67.6 62.4 68.6 68.6 66.2 56.7 Unemployment rate (U to LF, %) 7.0 5.1 7.5 4.7 8.7 5.4

Labour force Mode of transportation Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Total employed labour force 15 years and 545 100.0% 100.0% 300 100.0% 100.0% 240 100.0% 100.0% Car/truck/van, as driver 325 59.6% 71.6% 190 63.3% 75.5% 135 56.3% 67.3% Car/truck/van, as pas'nger 25 4.6% 7.7% 25 8.3% 6.4% - 0.0% 9.2% Public transit - 0.0% 10.3% - 0.0% 8.2% - 0.0% 12.8% Walked 130 23.9% 6.9% 55 18.3% 5.7% 80 33.3% 8.2% Bicycle 50 9.2% 2.0% 25 8.3% 2.5% 25 10.4% 1.3% Motorcycle 10 1.8% 0.3% - 0.0% 0.5% - 0.0% 0.1% Taxicab - 0.0% 0.1% - 0.0% 0.1% - 0.0% 0.1% Other method - 0.0% 1.0% - 0.0% 1.1% - 0.0% 0.9%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 14 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Population 15 years and over, LF by industry North American Industry Classification System 2002 Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Total labour force 15 years and over 640 100.0% 100.0% 350 100.0% 100.0% 290 100.0% 100.0% Industry - Not applicable - 0.0% 1.5% - 0.0% 1.3% 10 3.4% 1.7% All industries 630 98.4% 98.5% 345 98.6% 98.7% 290 100.0% 98.3% Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting 50 7.8% 3.4% 45 12.9% 4.4% - 0.0% 2.4% Mining and oil & gas extraction - 0.0% 0.9% 10 2.9% 1.4% - 0.0% 0.3% Utilities - 0.0% 0.5% - 0.0% 0.7% - 0.0% 0.3% Construction 25 3.9% 7.5% 20 5.7% 12.4% - 0.0% 2.0% Manufacturing 55 8.6% 8.5% 45 12.9% 11.9% 10 3.4% 4.7% Wholesale trade 30 4.7% 4.1% 25 7.1% 5.3% 10 3.4% 2.9% Retail trade 70 10.9% 11.2% 35 10.0% 9.4% 35 12.1% 13.1% Transportation & warehousing 55 8.6% 5.2% 50 14.3% 7.4% - 0.0% 2.6% Information & cultural industries 10 1.6% 2.6% - 0.0% 2.9% 10 3.4% 2.4% Finance & insurance - 0.0% 3.8% - 0.0% 2.7% - 0.0% 5.0% Real estate & rental & leasing 10 1.6% 2.3% - 0.0% 2.3% - 0.0% 2.3% Professional, scientific & tech. services - 0.0% 7.3% - 0.0% 7.6% - 0.0% 6.9% Management of companies & enterprises - 0.0% 0.1% - 0.0% 0.1% - 0.0% 0.1% Admin. & support, waste m'gement & remediation 10 1.6% 4.4% 10 2.9% 4.6% 10 3.4% 4.1% Educational services 60 9.4% 6.9% 25 7.1% 4.5% 35 12.1% 9.5% Health care & social assistance 25 3.9% 9.6% - 0.0% 3.3% 25 8.6% 16.4% Arts, entertainment & recreation - 0.0% 2.3% - 0.0% 2.2% - 0.0% 2.4% Accommodation & food services 155 24.2% 8.1% 45 12.9% 6.0% 110 37.9% 10.3% Other services (exc. public admin.) 55 8.6% 4.9% 25 7.1% 4.3% 30 10.3% 5.6% Public administration 30 4.7% 5.0% 20 5.7% 5.0% - 0.0% 4.9%

Labour force Employed, 15 years and over by place of work status Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Total employed labour force 15 and over 585 100.0% 100.0% 315 100.0% 100.0% 265 100.0% 100.0% Usual place of work 445 76.1% 77.2% 205 65.1% 72.0% 240 90.6% 83.0% In census subdivision of residence 365 62.4% 37.6% 160 50.8% 32.6% 205 77.4% 43.2% In different census subdivision 75 12.8% 39.6% 45 14.3% 39.4% 30 11.3% 39.8% In same census division 40 6.8% 35.7% 30 9.5% 34.9% 10 3.8% 36.6% At home 40 6.8% 9.0% 15 4.8% 8.1% 30 11.3% 10.0% Outside Canada - 0.0% 0.7% - 0.0% 0.9% - 0.0% 0.4% No fixed workplace address 95 16.2% 13.1% 90 28.6% 18.9% - 0.0% 6.6%

Labour force By language used most often at work BC BC Pop 15+, worked since January 1, 2005 675 100.0% 100.0% Single responses 680 100.7% 98.9% Spanish - 0.0% 0.1% English 675 100.0% 95.4% Vietnamese - 0.0% 0.1% French - 0.0% 0.2% Korean - 0.0% 0.2% Non-official languages - 0.0% 3.3% Italian - 0.0% 0.0% Chinese, n.o.s. - 0.0% 0.8% Other languages - 0.0% 0.3% Cantonese - 0.0% 0.7% Multiple responses - 0.0% 1.1% Panjabi (Punjabi) - 0.0% 0.7% English and French - 0.0% 0.1% German - 0.0% 0.0% English & non-official language - 0.0% 0.9% Mandarin - 0.0% 0.4% French & non-official language - 0.0% 0.0% Portuguese - 0.0% 0.0% Eng., Fr. & non-official language - 0.0% 0.0%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 15 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Education Population 15 years and older, by age group, by highest certificate, diploma or degree

Both sexes BC Total population 15 to 24 years 155 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 80 51.6% 37.3% Certificate, diploma or degree 80 51.6% 62.7% High school certificate or equivalent 45 29.0% 41.3% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 12.9% 3.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 15 9.7% 8.1% University certificate, diploma or degree - 0.0% 9.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level - 0.0% 3.0% University certificate or degree - 0.0% 6.4% Bachelor's degree - 0.0% 5.7% University certificate or diploma above bachelor level - 0.0% 0.4% Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry - 0.0% 0.0% Master's degree - 0.0% 0.2% Earned doctorate - 0.0% 0.0%

Total population 25 to 64 years 570 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 105 18.4% 12.4% Certificate, diploma or degree 460 80.7% 87.6% High school certificate or equivalent 200 35.1% 25.9% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 120 21.1% 12.0% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 70 12.3% 19.6% University certificate, diploma or degree 80 14.0% 30.2% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 25 4.4% 6.1% University certificate or degree 50 8.8% 24.1% Bachelor's degree 45 7.9% 15.2% University certificate or diploma above bachelor level - 0.0% 2.4% Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry - 0.0% 0.7% Master's degree - 0.0% 4.9% Earned doctorate - 0.0% 0.9%

Total population 65 years and over 110 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 55 50.0% 33.6% Certificate, diploma or degree 55 50.0% 66.4% High school certificate or equivalent 30 27.3% 23.3% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 9.1% 13.0% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 20 18.2% 13.1% University certificate, diploma or degree - 0.0% 17.0% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level - 0.0% 5.1% University certificate or degree - 0.0% 11.9% Bachelor's degree - 0.0% 6.5% University certificate or diploma above bachelor level - 0.0% 1.4% Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry - 0.0% 0.6% Master's degree - 0.0% 2.4% Earned doctorate - 0.0% 1.0%

Total population 25 to 64 years with postsecondary qualification by location of study

Both sexes Both sexes BC BC Total population 25 to 64 years with postsecondary qualification 265 100.0% 100.0% Manitoba 25 9.4% 1.6% Inside Canada 240 90.6% 77.7% Saskatchewan - 0.0% 1.5% Newfoundland and Labrador - 0.0% 0.3% Alberta 40 15.1% 5.1% Prince Edward Island - 0.0% 0.1% British Columbia 160 60.4% 59.7% Nova Scotia - 0.0% 0.7% Yukon Territory - 0.0% 0.0% New Brunswick - 0.0% 0.3% Northwest Territories - 0.0% 0.0% Quebec - 0.0% 1.6% Nunavut - 0.0% 0.0% Ontario 10 3.8% 6.7% Outside Canada 25 9.4% 22.3%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 16 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Income (individuals) Total income in 2005 of population 15 years and over

Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Population 15 years and over 835 100.0% 100.0% 435 100.0% 100.0% 400 100.0% 100.0% Without income 20 2.4% 4.8% - 0.0% 4.2% 20 5.0% 5.5%

With income 815 100.0% 100.0% 435 100.0% 100.0% 375 100.0% 100.0% Under $1,000 15 1.8% 4.8% 10 2.3% 5.3% - 0.0% 4.3% $1,000 to $2,999 30 3.7% 3.6% 10 2.3% 2.8% 20 5.3% 4.3% $3,000 to $4,999 20 2.5% 3.4% - 0.0% 2.5% 20 5.3% 4.2% $5,000 to $6,999 55 6.7% 3.6% 10 2.3% 2.6% 50 13.3% 4.5% $7,000 to $9,999 45 5.5% 5.8% 25 5.7% 4.4% 25 6.7% 7.1% $10,000 to $11,999 30 3.7% 5.0% 10 2.3% 4.1% 25 6.7% 5.8% $12,000 to $14,999 75 9.2% 6.5% 20 4.6% 4.9% 55 14.7% 8.1% $15,000 to $19,999 65 8.0% 9.7% 30 6.9% 7.8% 35 9.3% 11.6% $20,000 to $24,999 100 12.3% 7.8% 60 13.8% 6.9% 35 9.3% 8.7% $25,000 to $29,999 60 7.4% 6.8% 35 8.0% 6.3% 25 6.7% 7.3% $30,000 to $34,999 80 9.8% 6.7% 45 10.3% 6.5% 30 8.0% 6.9% $35,000 to $39,999 45 5.5% 5.8% 30 6.9% 5.9% 15 4.0% 5.8% $40,000 to $44,999 40 4.9% 5.1% 15 3.4% 5.4% 20 5.3% 4.7% $45,000 to $49,999 15 1.8% 4.3% 15 3.4% 5.0% - 0.0% 3.6% $50,000 to $59,999 55 6.7% 6.5% 55 12.6% 8.3% - 0.0% 4.7% $60,000 and over 95 11.7% 14.7% 70 16.1% 21.3% 20 5.3% 8.3%

Median income $ $23,269$24,867 $32,889$31,598 $14,071 $19,997 Average income $ $29,525$34,519 $36,193$42,469 $21,847 $26,905 Standard error of average income $ $1,770$77 $2,399 $147 $2,392 $50

Total after-tax income in 2005 of population 15 years and over

Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Population 15 years and over 835 100.0% 100.0% 435 100.0% 100.0% 400 100.0% 100.0% Without after-tax income 25 3.0% 4.9% - 0.0% 4.2% 20 5.0% 5.5%

With after-tax income 815 100.0% 100.0% 435 100.0% 100.0% 380 100.0% 100.0% Under $1,000 20 2.5% 4.9% 10 2.3% 5.4% 10 2.6% 4.4% $1,000 to $2,999 30 3.7% 3.6% 10 2.3% 2.8% 20 5.3% 4.4% $3,000 to $4,999 20 2.5% 3.4% - 0.0% 2.5% 20 5.3% 4.2% $5,000 to $6,999 55 6.7% 3.6% - 0.0% 2.7% 50 13.2% 4.5% $7,000 to $9,999 50 6.1% 5.9% 25 5.7% 4.5% 25 6.6% 7.2% $10,000 to $11,999 30 3.7% 5.1% 10 2.3% 4.3% 20 5.3% 6.0% $12,000 to $14,999 80 9.8% 6.9% 20 4.6% 5.2% 60 15.8% 8.6% $15,000 to $19,999 75 9.2% 11.1% 45 10.3% 9.0% 30 7.9% 13.1% $20,000 to $24,999 100 12.3% 9.2% 70 16.1% 8.3% 30 7.9% 10.1% $25,000 to $29,999 100 12.3% 8.3% 50 11.5% 8.0% 55 14.5% 8.6% $30,000 to $34,999 45 5.5% 7.8% 30 6.9% 7.9% 15 3.9% 7.6% $35,000 to $39,999 55 6.7% 6.5% 30 6.9% 7.1% 25 6.6% 6.0% $40,000 to $44,999 25 3.1% 5.2% 25 5.7% 6.4% - 0.0% 4.2% $45,000 to $49,999 40 4.9% 4.1% 40 9.2% 5.2% 10 2.6% 2.9% $50,000 and over 85 10.4% 14.3% 65 14.9% 20.7% 20 5.3% 8.1%

Median after-tax income $ $23,002$22,785 $28,321$28,251 $13,997 $18,930 Average after-tax income $ $24,831$28,908 $30,922$34,652 $17,819 $23,408 Standard error of average after-tax income $ $1,521$52 $1,899 $97 $2,193 $38

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 17 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Employment income (individuals) Total population 15 years and over with employment income

Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Population 15+ with employment income 635 100.0% 100.0% 355 100.0% 100.0% 275 100.0% 100.0% Median employment income in 2005 $ $24,222$25,722 $32,700$32,375 $16,008 $20,458 Average employment income in 2005 $ $28,270$34,978 $35,146$42,655 $19,415 $26,783 Standard error of ave. employment income $ $1,916$83 $2,865$149 $1,955 $60

Worked full year, full time 300 47.2% 46.5% 190 53.5% 52.8% 115 41.8% 39.8% Median employment income in 2005 $ $38,293$42,230 $49,201$48,070 $20,049 $36,739 Average employment income in 2005 $ $38,372$50,855 $46,379$57,772 $25,400 $41,073 Standard error of average employment income $2,891$128 $3,767$202 $2,984 $109

Worked part year or part time 315 49.6% 45.9% 160 45.1% 40.3% 155 56.4% 51.8% Median employment income in 2005 $ $11,119$14,086 $17,372$16,312 $9,478 $12,670 Average employment income in 2005 $ $19,379$23,036 $22,795$28,265 $15,833 $18,699 Standard error of ave. employment income $ $2,074$95 $3,300$191 $2,443 $65

Family income Family income in 2005 of economic families

All economic families Couple economic families BC BC Economic families 300 100.0% 100.0% 270 100.0% 100.0% Under $10,000 15 5.0% 3.2% 10 3.7% 2.5% $10,000 to $19,999 10 3.3% 4.8% 10 3.7% 3.0% $20,000 to $29,999 20 6.7% 8.2% 15 5.6% 7.0% $30,000 to $39,999 40 13.3% 9.5% 40 14.8% 8.6% $40,000 to $49,999 40 13.3% 9.7% 35 13.0% 9.2% $50,000 to $59,999 30 10.0% 9.3% 30 11.1% 9.3% $60,000 to $69,999 30 10.0% 8.8% 30 11.1% 9.1% $70,000 to $79,999 10 3.3% 8.2% 10 3.7% 8.7% $80,000 to $89,999 30 10.0% 7.2% 30 11.1% 7.8% $90,000 to $99,999 35 11.7% 6.1% 30 11.1% 6.7% $100,000 and over 35 11.7% 24.9% 35 13.0% 28.1%

Median family income $ $55,196$65,787 $60,623 $71,432 Average family income $ $60,486$80,511 $63,872 $86,574 Standard error of average family income $ $3,719$221 $3,873 $259

Composition of family income in 2005 for economic families

All economic families Couple economic families BC BC Economic families % 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employment income % 79.6% 77.1% 80.2% 77.6% Government transfer payments % 12.4% 9.6% 11.5% 8.8% Other % 8.0% 13.4% 8.3% 13.6%

Male lone-parent Female lone-parent BC BC Economic families % 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employment income % 0.0% 79.2% 47.9% 69.9% Government transfer payments % 0.0% 11.6% 49.5% 18.6% Other % 0.0% 9.2% 2.6% 11.5%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 18 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Family income After-tax income in 2005 of economic families

All economic families Couple economic families BC BC Economic families 300 100.0% 100.0% 270 100.0% 100.0% Under $10,000 15 5.0% 3.4% 10 3.7% 2.6% $10,000 to $19,999 - 0.0% 5.0% - 0.0% 3.2% $20,000 to $29,999 25 8.3% 9.1% 15 5.6% 7.7% $30,000 to $39,999 45 15.0% 11.9% 45 16.7% 10.8% $40,000 to $49,999 45 15.0% 12.0% 35 13.0% 11.8% $50,000 to $59,999 25 8.3% 11.5% 25 9.3% 11.7% $60,000 to $69,999 40 13.3% 10.4% 40 14.8% 11.0% $70,000 to $79,999 50 16.7% 8.8% 55 20.4% 9.5% $80,000 and over 35 11.7% 28.1% 35 13.0% 31.7%

Median after-tax family income $ $51,036$57,599 $52,200 $61,988 Average after-tax family income $ $52,337$67,200 $55,133 $71,805 Standard error of average after-tax family income $ $2,976$147 $3,079 $171

Family income in 2005 of economic families

All economic families Couple economic families BC BC Economic families 300 100.0% 100.0% 270 90.0% 84.0% Median family income $ $55,196$65,787 $60,623 $71,432 Average family income $ $60,486$80,511 $63,872 $86,574 Standard error of average family income $ $3,719$221 $3,873 $259

Male lone-parent Female lone-parent BC BC Lone-parent economic families - 0.0% 2.7% 20 6.7% 11.2% Median family income $ $0$51,274 $23,349 $35,958 Average family income $ $0$61,598 $22,660 $43,491 Standard error of average family income $ $0$694 $5,127 $222

Median after-tax family income $ $0$45,074 $23,302 $34,004 Average after-tax family income $ $0$52,248 $21,685 $39,031 Standard error of average after-tax family income $ $0$495 $4,650 $172

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 19 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Low income Prevalence of low income in 2005

All economic families Couple economic families BC BC Total economic families 300 100.0% 100.0% 275 91.7% 84.2% Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 6.7% 13.3% 3.6% 10.3% Prevalence of low income after tax in 2005 % 8.3% 9.9% 5.6% 7.5%

Male lone-parent Female lone-parent BC BC Total economic families 10 3.3% 2.7% 20 6.7% 11.1% Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 0.0% 18.8% 50.0% 33.5% Prevalence of low income after tax in 2005 % 0.0% 13.9% 40.0% 25.6%

Both sexes Male Female BC BC BC Persons 15+ not in economic families 160 100.0% 100.0% 100 62.5% 47.8% 55 34.4% 52.2% Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 22.6% 36.7% 10.0% 34.3% 50.0% 38.9% Prevalence of low income after tax in 2005 % 6.5% 29.0% 0.0% 28.8% 0.0% 29.2%

Total persons Male Female BC BC BC Persons in private households 1,005 100.0% 100.0% 75 7.5% 6.0% 105 10.4% 14.0% Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 10.4% 17.3% 0.0% 19.6% 18.2% 14.7% Prevalence of low income after tax in 2005 % 8.5% 13.1% 0.0% 15.1% 0.0% 7.3%

Affordability (housing) Non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings occupied by usual residents BC Total number of non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings occupied by usual residents 450 1,606,875

Tenant-occupied private non-farm, non-reserve dwellings 120 488,720 Average gross rent $ $539 $828 Tenant-occupied households spending 30% or more of household income on gross rent 40 212,040 Tenant-occupied households spending from 30% to 99% of household income on gross rent 35 171,885

Owner-occupied private non-farm, non-reserve dwellings 335 1,118,160 Average value of dwelling $ $141,878 $418,703 Average owner major payments $ $632 $1,059 Owner households spending 30% or more of household income on owner's major payments 55 253,820 Owner households spending 30% to 99% of household income on owner's major payments 45 212,880

Tenant one-family households without additional persons in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings occupied by usual residents 65 213,490 Average gross rent $ $541 $907 Tenant one-family households without additional persons spending 30% or more of household income on shelter costs 15 75,130

Owner one-family households without additional persons in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings occupied by usual residents 230 761,015 Average owner major payments $ $624 $1,119 Owner one-family households without additional persons spending 30% or more of household income on shelter costs 20 151,215

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca 2006 Census Profile Page Valemount, VL 20 All comparisons are to British Columbia (BC) of 20

Household income Household income in 2005 of private households

All households One-person households BC BC Private households 455 100.0% 100.0% 155 100.0% 100.0% Under $10,000 20 4.4% 5.7% - 0.0% 11.8% $10,000 to $19,999 65 14.3% 10.4% 55 35.5% 25.1% $20,000 to $29,999 55 12.1% 10.5% 30 19.4% 16.2% $30,000 to $39,999 55 12.1% 10.9% 10 6.5% 14.4% $40,000 to $49,999 55 12.1% 10.0% 15 9.7% 10.6% $50,000 to $59,999 45 9.9% 8.8% 15 9.7% 7.3% $60,000 to $69,999 40 8.8% 8.0% 10 6.5% 5.6% $70,000 to $79,999 15 3.3% 6.8% - 0.0% 3.2% $80,000 to $89,999 30 6.6% 5.7% - 0.0% 1.8% $90,000 to $99,999 30 6.6% 4.7% - 0.0% 1.1% $100,000 and over 45 9.9% 18.7% 10 6.5% 2.9%

Median household income $ $46,349$52,709 $23,056 $27,773 Average household income $ $52,172$67,675 $32,234 $35,513 Standard error of average household income $ $3,365$162 $4,137 $145

After-tax household income in 2005 of private households

All households One-person households BC BC Private households 455 100.0% 100.0% 150 100.0% 100.0% Under $10,000 25 5.5% 5.8% 10 6.7% 12.1% $10,000 to $19,999 70 15.4% 11.2% 60 40.0% 27.3% $20,000 to $29,999 60 13.2% 12.2% 35 23.3% 20.3% $30,000 to $39,999 60 13.2% 13.0% 15 10.0% 16.3% $40,000 to $49,999 70 15.4% 11.5% 20 13.3% 10.3% $50,000 to $59,999 30 6.6% 10.1% 10 6.7% 6.5% $60,000 to $69,999 40 8.8% 8.4% - 0.0% 3.1% $70,000 to $79,999 55 12.1% 6.8% - 0.0% 1.6% $80,000 to $89,999 30 6.6% 5.3% - 0.0% 0.8% $90,000 to $99,999 - 0.0% 4.0% - 0.0% 0.4% $100,000 and over 15 3.3% 11.6% 10 6.7% 1.2%

Median after-tax household income $ $41,997$46,472 $23,026 $24,987 Average after-tax household income $ $43,848$56,646 $24,809 $29,910 Standard error of average after-tax household income $ $2,986$110 $4,827 $113

Revision 3, August 2008 - Education chart box title, incorrectly spelled. Now corrected. Revision 4, November 10, 2008 - Stub changes per user suggestion (clarification). Changes made but details not recorded. Revision 5, March 5, 2009 - Affordability table (page 3 if Age Pyramid chart available, otherwise page 2) - The number of tenant and owner occupied one-family households were picking up same data as total number of all households (data line 1 of this table). Now corrected. Low Income (page 30 if Age Pyramid chart available, otherwise page 29) - The Prevalence of low income, both before and after tax, for male and female lone-parent families were picking up data for all economic familes and couple economic families, respectively. Now corrected.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population and Housing Produced by: BC Stats www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca