Quesnel and Wells

Welcome to Quesnel

Our City is located in the North Cariboo and is the commercial centre for trading for approximately 23,000 within a 50-kilometre radius of our city centre. Located at the confluence of the Quesnel and Fraser Rivers, our city is a picturesque community with small-town, friendly charm. Our area is rich in natural resources with wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages regardless of the season. We have great floral displays that are admired and photographed by many visitors. We’re well-served by rail, road and air to other major centres in B.C., Alberta and beyond. Quesnel is on Highway 97, the major north-south corridor in B.C., and only 120 kilometres from Highway 16, the major east-west corridor from central B.C. to central Alberta. Our real estate prices are considerably less than those of any community in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or Okanagan. Our quality of life is second to none. No line-ups, long commutes or rush-hour traffic, leaving more time for family and friends and opportunities to enjoy the many amenities our city has to offer. Our unspoiled environment is an example of nature at its finest. There are numerous lakes, streams, and trails within a one-hour drive that allow for years of exploring. Local wildlife can be enjoyed in their natural habitat. Portions of the Fraser and Quesnel Rivers, Baker Creek and Dragon Lake are within our city boundaries, along with many parks. The Riverfront Trail network branches out to all corners of our city, allowing for healthy, active living and a great way to exercise and leave the car at home. We have many recreational and cultural facilities for the enjoyment of families and visitors at a very reasonable cost. With our dry climate, our winters are sunny, crisp and enjoyable. We boast some of the best snow conditions in the province of British Columbia for skiing and snowmobiling. We truly are a city of four seasons. Our small business community is thriving, and we boast to being the overnight stop on the Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Gold Rush passenger train trip. We are a forest industry hub, and home to the corporate offices of West Fraser Mills. The strongest attribute of our city is our people and their sense of community pride and volunteerism. Our residents believe in Quesnel and show wonderful community spirit and support for each other and for many causes. With our strong sense of community comes new energy and ideas. It is very easy to become involved and be part of the great city of Quesnel. We are a friendly community who welcomes all who visit, those who want to invest or learn more about our community heritage. I hope you will come to visit us soon. Sincerely,

Mayor Mary Sjostrom

Welcome to Wells

Located in the historic goldfields of the Cariboo Mountains 76 km east of Quesnel the colourful town of Wells, British Columbia offers unique business, recreational and lifestyle opportunities amid a beautiful wilderness setting.

Wells is a small, safe community; a fabulous place to live. Many people have chosen to get away from the hectic pace of the city and take up a comfortable mountain life-style. Surrounded by wilderness and all of the benefits of rural living, Wells is a close-knit community with the benefits of small town living plus all the conveniences of a larger centre.

Wells is an incorporated municipality with an elected mayor and council. The town offers municipal water and sewer services, curb side garbage collection, a library, fitness centre and an excellent elementary school. High- speed Internet and satellite T.V. service are both available at competitive prices. A fire department, RCMP detachment and an ambulance station are all based in the community. There is an active Chamber of Commerce and over a dozen other community service organizations and clubs. Most services not available locally can be readily sourced in Quesnel.

It is pedestrian oriented and small enough that you can walk bike or ski everywhere. We have a strong arts community, an excellent arts curriculum in our elementary school, more galleries and artists’ studios per capita than anywhere else we know of, and cultural events ranging from concerts, courses in the arts, live theatre and more.

Wells itself is a tourism destination with its preserved historic architecture and strong arts and cultural community. Stay in a restored 1930’s hotel, tour our art galleries and studios, or enjoy a live performance at the newly renovated Sunset Theatre. Of course outdoor recreation opportunities are virtually endless with the abundant wildlife, a newly constructed world class mountain trail network and the area’s waterways right at our doorstep.

And don’t forget mining. Although tourism continues to be the primary economic driver in the Wells area, mining is now beginning to make a comeback. Small and large operations can be seen extracting gold and other valuable ores from what historically is one of the richest gold mining areas in the world.

I encourage you to consider Wells both as a business choice and as a lifestyle choice. Come up and visit us, you might just find what you need. For more information on the Wells, Barkerville, Bowron Lakes area please visit the www.wellsbc.com website.

Sincerely,

John P.S. Vermette, Mayor District of Wells

CONTENTS

1. Demographics ...... 7 Population 7 Household Income 7 Workforce Education Attainment 8 Language Knowledge 8 2. Labour Force ...... 9 Employment by Industry 9 Employment by occupation 9 Top Employers 10 Average Income By Occupation-Northern BC 10 Labour force 12 Unemployment Rate / Employment Rate 12 Labour Participation Rate 12 3. Payroll Costs ...... 13 Workers Compensation – 2010 13 Employment Insurance – 2010 13 Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2010 14 4. Higher Education ...... 15 Four Year Institutions 15 Training Services 16 5. Transportation ...... 17 major transporation routes 17 HighWays 19 Railroads 20 Commercial Airports 21 Port of Prince Rupert 23 Port Contact information 23 Port of Kitimat 24 Port of Vancouver 24 Custom Port of Entry 25 Warehouses 25 Port Shipping Distances 26 6. Industrial Land Use ...... 27 Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 27 7. Utilities ...... 29 Water System-Quesnel 29 waste Water SYSTEM – QUESNEL 30

Water Production- Wells 31 Waste Water System- Wells 31 Landfill and Waste Management 31 Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal 32 Electric Power 32 Natural Gas 33 Telecommunications 34 8. Business Support Services ...... 35 9. Government ...... 35 Municipal Government 35 Regional District 36 Provincial 36 Provincial Government Representation 36 Federal Government Representation 37 Senators 37 10. Housing ...... 38 Housing Characteristics 38 Average Housing Values 38 11. taxation...... 39 Corporate Income Tax 39 Personal Income Tax 39 Sales / Use Tax 39 Sales Tax Rate by Utility 40 Property Tax 2009 – Quesnel 41 Property Tax 2009– Wells 41 12. International Resources ...... 42 Investment and Business Support Offices 42 Financial Institutions 43 Employment Assistance 43 Air Transportation Service 44 13. Quality of Life ...... 45 Climate 45 Sports 46 Culture 46 Health 48 Visitor Map 49

1. DEMOGRAPHICS

POPULATION

QUESNEL & AREA NORTHERN BC

Population By Population Population By Population % Distribution % Distribution Age Group (2006) Age Group (2006)

Under-18 5170 23.0% 0-4 19300 6%

18-34 3980 17.7% 5-17 60400 18.8%

35-54 7290 32.5% 18-24 30900 9.6%

55-74 4795 21.4% 24-44 88500 27.5%

75-Older 1215 5.4% 45-64 90700 28.2%

Total: 22450 100% 65+ 32200 10.0%

Median Age: 42.0 Total 322,000 100%

Data Source: Statistics Canada “Quesnel Agglomeration”- http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92- 591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CMA&Code1=952__&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=quesnel&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1= All&Custom=

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Household Income 2006

Number of Households 9,140

Median Income- All Families $54,111

Median Income- Married Families $72,691

Median Income-Common Law Families $62,826

Median Income After Tax- All Families $55,293

HOUSEHOLD INCOME - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION

$75,000 CDN and over 2,940

$50,000 to $74,999 CDN 2,015

$35,000 to $49,999 CDN 1,225

Less than $35,000 CDN 2,945

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Demographics” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=demographic&pCommunityID=481

WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT

Level of Education # Attained %

No certificate; diploma or degree 5570 30.5%

High school certificate or equivalent 5585 30.6%

Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2420 13.3%

College; CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 2595 14.2%

University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 650 3%

University certificate; diploma or degree 1395 7.6%

Transportation 470 Recreation 975 Natural Resources 635 Architecture 2200 Mathematics 105 Physical Sciences 125 Business Management 1170 Social Sciences 395 Humanities 235 Communications 145 Education 605 The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program

was established in 1996 by agreement between the University LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the College of New Caledonia (CNC). From fall 2005 the Northwest Community Languages Spoken Citizens College (NWCC) at Terrace in northwest BC has joined the NCBNP collaboration and will offer all four years of the BScN in English 11,885 partnership with UNBC

French 865

Punjabi 445

German 440

Chinese 85

Italian 75

Dutch 70

Spanish 65

Filipino 65

2. LABOUR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

QUESNEL-AREA NORTHERN BC

Sector (Industry) Number Sector (Industry) Number

Agriculture 1,715 Agriculture 12,050

Construction 635 Construction 20,770

Manufacturing 2,375 Manufacturing 5,285

Wholesale trade 235 Wholesale trade 17,940

Retail trade 1,350 Retail trade 5,865

Finance and real estate 295 Finance and real estate 14,725

Health care 1,010 Health care 12,365

Educational services 770 Educational services 24,840

Business services 1,400 Business services 32,665

Other services 2,100 Other services 227,465

Total 11,885 Total 373,970

Data Source: Stats Canada, Regional Profiles; A, B, C, I- www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E Data Source: City of Quesnel 2009- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION

3,045

1,640 1,230 1,330 1,035 810 615 585 530 240 50 205 160

TOP EMPLOYERS

Company Product/Service # of Employees Ownership Website

School District #28 Education 697 Public www.sd28.bc.ca

CIBC Financial Services 11 Private www.cibc.com

RBC Financial Group Financial Services 29 Private www.rbc.com

Scotia Bank Financial Services 16 Private www.scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust Financial Services 16 Private www.tdcanadatrust.com

City of Quesnel City Services 160 Public www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

GR Baker Memorial Health Services 460 Public www.northernhealth.ca Hospital

C&C Wood Products Forest Products 100 Private www.ccwoodproducts.com

Cariboo Pulp and Pulp and Paper 340 Private www.westfraser.com Paper Co.

Quesnel River Pulp Pulp 137 Private www.westfraser.com

Lumber and Plywood Slocan Group-keep 275 Private and Pulp

Tolko Industries Plywood 290 Private www.tolko.com

West Fraser Plywood Lumber and Plywood 350 Private www.westfraser.com

Pulp and Paper West Fraser Timber 380 Private www.westfraser.com Fibreboard

Westpine MDF MDF Plant 90 Private www.westfraser.com

Auto/Consumer Canadian Tire 45 Private www.canadiantire.ca Goods

Save-On Food & Groceries/Pharmacy 87 Private www.saveonfoods.com Drugs

Wal-Mart Department Store 160 Private www.walmart.ca

Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

AVERAGE INCOME BY OCCUPATION-NORTHERN BC

Occupation Average wage ($/Hour)($CDN) Effective Date

Senior Managers 33.01 2007

Purchasing Managers 38.70 2007

Primary Production Managers 45.32 2007

Bookkeepers 17.51 2008

Administrative Clerks 17.57 2007

Shippers and Receivers 15.04 2007

Civil Engineers 34.19 2007

Mechanical Engineers 36.39 2006

Electrical Engineers 41.50 2006

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers 34.62 2006

Mining Engineers 50.14 2006

Geological Engineers 49.04 2006

Petroleum Engineers 64.83 2006

Computer Engineers 35.11 2006

Forestry Technicians 20.91 2007

Drafting Technicians 22.02 2008

Business Development Officers 20.09 2008

Sales Representatives 15.45 2007

Machinists 26.28 2007

Industrial Electricians 29.27 2007

Steamfitters 26.70 2007

Carpenters 22.09 2007

Heavy Duty Equipment 23.09 2007

Commercial Drivers 25.15 2008

Truck Drivers 24.32 2007

Heavy Equipment Operators 24.46 2007

Crane Operators 25.27 2007

Trade Helpers and Labourers 18.84 2007

Logging Machinery Operators 24.60 2007

Mine Labourers 18.85 2007

Wood Processing Inspectors & Graders 24.32 2007

Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper 20.59 2007 Processing

Labourers, Processing Manufacturing and 15.14 2007 Utilities

§ For a complete list of Wages and Salaries in Northern BC visit the link below http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=81&lcode=E&prov=59&gaid=25567&occ=&search_ke y=5&search_type=&employer_potential=&new_search=&total_records=522

LABOUR FORCE

Number

Total Population 15-Over 18,215 In Labour Force 12,100

Employed 10,775 Unemployed 1,325

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE / EMPLOYMENT RATE

% of Population

Unemployment Rate 11%

Labour Participation 66%

LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE

Labour Participation Rate

Male 72.8%

Female 60.0%

3. PAYROLL COSTS

WORKERS COMPENSATION – 2010

Notes

Average Cost of All Manufacturing $1.56 CDN Rates set by employer’s business activity. Applies up to Per $100 Payroll maximum gross earnings of $71,200(CDN) per year.

Average Rate for Office Workers $0.18 CDN There is no separate rating for office occupations in BC- the Per $100 Payroll applicable industry rating applies to all workers. Rates for Business Services range from $0.08-$0.30 per $100 of payroll. Average of $0.30(CDN).

Maximum Weekly Benefit (Net) $943.02 CDN Maximum per employee set at 90% of average net earnings (after deductions for income taxes, Canada Pension Plan & Employment Insurance),up to maximum wage of $71,200 per year(CDN).

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – 2010

Notes

Taxable Base Based on gross payroll up to a gross per worker salary of $43,200 per year(CDN).

Percentage Rate (Employer Premium)

§ Employee Rate 1.73% Maximum annual contribution per worker is $747.36 (CDN).

§ Employer Rate 2.422% Maximum annual contribution per worker is $1,046.30(CDN).

§ Maximum Weekly Benefits $457.00 CDN

SOCIAL INSURANCE (CANADA PENSION PLAN) – 2010

Notes

Taxable Base Gross Payroll Based on annual gross salary up to $47,200, basic $3,500 CDN exemption of $3,500. Both employers and employees are required to contribute to the Canada Pension Plan.

Employee/Employer Contribution 4.95% Employer premium equal to employee premium

Maximum Annual Employer Contribution $2,163.15 CDN Employer contribution matches employee contribution. Per Employee

Rate 4.95%

Maximum Annual Self Employed $4,326.30 CDN Contribution

Data Source TaxTips.Ca - http://www.taxtips.ca/cppandei.htm Data Source: WorkSafeBC - www.workssafebc.com

4. HIGHER EDUCATION

FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS

Institution University of Northern British Columbia

Campus/Address UNBC South-Central Campus S100 100 Campus Way Quesnel, BC V2J 7K1

Other Campuses Prince George (main campus), Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace

Website www.unbc.ca

Driving Distance from Community Located in Community

Enrolment (2007/08): 4,177

Institution College of New Caledonia

Campus/Address 100 Campus Way Quesnel, BC V2J 7K1 Telephone (250) 991-7500

Other Campuses Prince George (main campus), Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace

Website www.cnc.bc.ca

Driving Distance from Community Located in Community

Enrolment (2008/09): 3,844

Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Education” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=education&pCommunityID=481 Data Source: University of Northern British Columbia- www.unbc.ca Data Source: College of New Caledonia-www.cnc.bc.ca

College of New Caledonia CNC offers a wide range of university credit, technical, vocational, preparatory (ABE) and continuing education programs. The college’s total enrolment is approximately 6,000 students annually (about 3000 full-time equivalent students). Source: City of Quesnel

TRAINING SERVICES

Institution Category Address

Nickel Design Fine Arts Arts-Tutoring & Training 767 Spruce Street, Cariboo A, BC, Canada (250) 747-1773

Rons Driving School Driving School 3102 Gook Road, Quesnel, BC, Canada (250) 747-2135

New Focus Society Job Training 469A Anderson Drive, Quesnel, BC V2J 5J4, Canada (250) 992-3119

Innovative Living Solutions Health & Medical 337B Jones Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2W7, Canada (250) 992-2090

Canadian Red Cross Society First Aid 543 Front Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2K7, Canada (250) 991-7565

District of Wells The community of Wells offers a full municipal infrastructure, residential and commercial high speed Internet, proximity to internationally recognized tourism attractions, and an expanding resource-based economy. Source: District of Wells

5. TRANSPORTATION

MAJOR TRANSPORATION ROUTES

PACIFIC GATEWAY

British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver and in Prince Rupert are Asia’s closest ports of entry on the west coast of North America, up to 58 hours closer than the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Canadian ports and airports are seamlessly integrated with road and rail connections to all major U.S. economic centers. British Columbia is the only gateway on the west coast of the Americas served by three transcontinental railways. Today, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is an integrated, secure, reliable transportation network that includes world-class airports, seaports, railways, roadways and border crossings, bringing Canada and the North American market to Asia and the world. Canada’s Pacific Gateway, through British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver and Prince Rupert, offers Asian shippers the most direct route between Asia and North America.

Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a strong commitment by government and industry partners to make British Columbia’s ports the preferred gateway for Asia-Pacific trade, with the most competitive port system and supply chain on the west coast of the Americas. This commitment builds on Canada’s longstanding and strong cultural and economic ties with Asia. In the emerging new global economy, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a gateway to the future.

CN RAIL’S NORTHERN CORRIDOR RAIL LINE

NORTHERN CORRIDOR

The Northern Corridor spans over half of continental Canada and reaches well into the heartland of North America south of Chicago, USA. It travels through the lowest elevations of the Americas great continental divide, also known as the “Yellow Head Pass,” and forms the straightest, shortest, flattest route for Asian- North American trade. Three Northern British Columbia ports provide efficient access to this corridor; Kitimat, Stewart and Prince Rupert. Each port offers unique advantages and services that meet the needs of the region and international trade.

Trans-continental rail, Trans Canada Highway and direct air service into international Air Hubs are in place. The corridor services business covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, through a variety of break bulk and container services in ports operated by governments and those run by private port interests.

The Northern Corridor is less impeded by road closures, significant weather patterns and avalanches than the Southern Canadian corridor. It provides “one less day” shipping advantage to or from Asia compared to all other North American Port locations including Vancouver and all USA pacific Ports.

Existing trade in Kitimat and Prince Rupert include aluminum and paper shipped via privately owned break-bulk terminals, transhipment of petrochemicals through privately owned facilities, barge service and container port services. Growth is expected in energy exports including liquid natural gas, petroleum, and container capacity.

Canadian National Rail (CN Rail) reaches well into the heartland of America with shipping agreements in place with major US rail carriers. CN has made significant investments in the Northern Corridor rail line including extended sidings, upgrades to signal systems, increased bridge and tunnel clearances. The corridor is serviced by five international airports and four northern airports with Prince George offering international services. The largest passenger service airport west of Prince George and north of British Columbia’s Okanagan region is the Terrace-Kitimat Northwest Regional airport.

HIGHWAYS

Highway 97

The primary north-south connector in BC is Highway 97 and this highway passes directly through the city; Highway 16 is the primary east-west connector for the northern half of British Columbia to central Alberta, Highway 16 can be found120 km (75 miles) north of Quesnel

Source: City of Quesnel

HIGHWAY DISTANCES

Metro Area Distance (Km’s)

Prince George 120km Lillooet 391km

Kamloops 405km

Edmonton 664km

Vancouver 745km

Calgary 780km

Victoria 850km

Seattle 896km

Portland 1,059km

RAILROADS

CN Rail

Main or Branch Line: Branch & Main

Shortline or National: National & Shortline

Distance to Nearest 2 km Switching Yard:

Capability Cargo- Bulk, Container, Liquid, Multi Commodities

CN Rail

CN Rail serves the Quesnel area, running north and South, and connecting with other carriers in Prince George in the north and Vancouver in the south. For detailed schedule and fares go to www.cn.ca Source: City of Quesnel

COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS

Quesnel Municipal Airport

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community Located in Community

Hours of Operation 24 Hours/7days

Approved Capital Expansion Application in process for wet/dry chemical applicators

Customs Point of Entry No

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation Yes

No. of Runways 1

Runway Length 1,675 m

Carriers Central Mountain Air

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 0

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 18

Flights to Largest Cities Served Weekly Non-Stop Flights to and from YVR

Greater Vancouver 18

Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481

Williams Lake Airport

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community 124km

Hours of Operation 24 Hours

Approved Capital Expansion Application in process for asphalt overlay of taxi-way, snow plow truck and refurbishing of washrooms in terminals.

Customs Point of Entry No

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation No

No. of Runways 1

Runway Length 2,100m

Carriers Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 1

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 21

Prince George Airport

Hub Status Commercial

Distance From Community 114km

Hours of Operation 24hr/7 days

Approved Capital Expansion $2,000,000 capital expansion

Customs Point of Entry Yes

Foreign Trade Zone No

Full Instrumentation Yes

No. of Runways 3

Runway Length 2,255m, 1,714m, 1,352m

Carriers Air Canada Jazz , Central Mountain Air, West Jet, Purolator, DHL, Northern Thunderbird

No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 1 week of fog activity

Weekly Non-Stop Flights 161 nonstop flights

Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481 Data Source: City of Quesnel 2009- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT

Port of Prince Rupert

Distance from Prince Rupert Located adjacent to the community

Location of Port Prince Rupert

Terminals Fairview (Container) Terminal, Ridley Terminals, (coal, wood pellets), Prince Rupert Grain, Northland Cruise Terminal

Type of Port Ocean

Channel Depth 35-55 meters

Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes

Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes

General Cargo Facilities Yes

Containerized Facilities Yes

Refrigerated Container Facilities Yes

Cruise Ship Facilities Yes

Storage Facilities Yes

Highway Serving Port #16

Railway Serving Port CN Rail

Types of Services: Bulk/ break-bulk: Coal, Petroleum Coke, Wood Pellets, Grain, Logs,

Imports Retail (including electronics, apparel, furniture, auto parts); petroleum products; industrial inputs (tiles, glass)

Exports Midwest – specialty crops; scrap metal, recycled paper British Columbia – Forest products (lumber, pulp, logs); aluminum, seafood

Shipping Lines Cosco, Hanjin, Yang Ming, K-Line, Quickload Transloading Services, Shipping Agents, GW Nickerson Co., Northcoast Shipping, Rupert Marine Shipping, Tidals Transport & Trading Ltd.

PORT CONTACT INFORMATION

Atlin Terminal 200 - 215 Cow Bay Rd., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Phone (250) 627-8899 [email protected]

Fairview Terminal 3100 Scott Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4 Phone (250) 624-2124 Fax (250) 624-2323 www.mahercanada.com

Quickload Container Examination Facility 1220 Ridley Island, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 4P8 Phone (250) 627-5623

PORT OF KITIMAT

Private Port of Kitimat

Location of Port Kitimat

Type of Port Ocean

Channel Depth Between 18-185 Meters

Turing Basin Between 1.1-2.2 Nautical Miles

Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes

Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes

General Cargo Facilities Yes

Containerized Facilities No

Storage Facilities Yes

Highway Serving Port #37

Railway Serving Port Yes

PORT OF VANCOUVER

Port of Vancouver

Location of Port Vancouver

Type of Port Ocean

Channel Depth 10m

Turing Basin Unlimited

Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes

Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes

General Cargo Facilities Yes

Containerized Facilities Yes

Storage Facilities Yes

Highway Serving Port #1, #1A, #7A, #99A, 17

Railway Serving Port CP Rail, CN Rail, BC Rail, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad

CUSTOM PORT OF ENTRY

Canadian Border Services Agency

Type of Entry Point Airport

Location 280 Victoria Street Prince George BC ,V2L 4X3 Phone 250-561-5282

WAREHOUSES

No. of Bonded Warehouses 0

No. of Public Warehouses 2

Data Source: City of Prince Rupert - www.princerupert.ca Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481 Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

PORT SHIPPING DISTANCES

The NW Transportation and Trade Corridor ports (Kitimat and Prince Rupert, Stewart) are between 1 and 1 1/2 day closer to general Asia Pacific markets than the Ports in British Columbia’s lower mainland; and the Vancouver Ports. The Southern Ports are closer to the Panama Canal and subsequently, the Atlantic. The following table is in nautical miles. The Time/Speed/Distance Calculations are at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed The Port of Vancouver uses for calculating their shipping to Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China). Deep-sea vessels travel at various speeds between 14Kn/Hr and 20Kn/Hr. The ‘great circle shipping route’ to Asia from North America has well documented ocean currents and weather/wind patterns which allows for accurate estimates.

Yokohama Kaohsiung Xingang Kitimat Prince Rupert Stewart Vancouver Los Angeles Hong Kong (Japan) Kang (Taiwan) (China)

-- 121 NM 264 NM 400 NM 1,391 NM 3,941 NM 5,444 NM 6,,187 NM 6,187 NM Kitimat 7.5 Hrs. 17 Hrs. 1 Day 3.5 days 10 Days 14 Days 16 Days 16 Days

121 NM 123 NM 477NM 1,432NM 3,810NM 5,323NM 6,110NM 6,110NM Prince Rupert -- 7.5 Hrs. 1 Hrs. 1.2 Days 3.6 Days 9.8 Days 13.7 Days 15.7 Days 15.7 Days

264 NM 123 NM 573 NM 1,529 NM 3,896 NM 5,406 NM 5,155 NM 4,749 NM Stewart -- 17 Hrs. 1 Hrs. 1.5 Days 4 Days 10.3 Days 14.1 Days 13.4 Days 12.5 Days

400 NM 477 NM 573 NM 991NM 4,262NM 5,763NM 6,587NM 7,578NM Vancouver -- 1 Day 1.2 Days 1.5 Days 2.5 Days 11 Days 15 Days 17 Days 20 Days

1,391 NM 1,432 NM 1,529 NM 991NM 4,839NM 6,380NM 7,578NM 8,959NM Los Angeles -- 3.5 Days 3.6 Days 4 Days 2.5 Days 12.5 Days 18 Days 20 Days 23 Days

3,941 NM 3,810 NM 3,896 NM 4,262NM 4,839NM 1,585NM 1,335NM 1,335NM Yokohama -- 10 Days 9.8 Days 10.3 Days 11 Days 12.5 Days 4 Days 3.4 Days 3.4 Days

5,444 NM 5,323 NM 5,406 NM 5,763NM 6,380NM 1,585NM 290NM 2,90NM Hong Kong -- 14 Days 13.7 Days 14.1 Days 15 Days 18 Days 4 Days 18 Hrs. 18 Hrs.

Kaohsiuing 6,187 NM 6,587 NM 5,155 NM 6,587NM 7,578NM 1,335NM 290NM 227NM -- Kang 16 Days 17 Days 13.4 Days 17 Days 20 Days 3.4 Days 18 Hrs. 14 Hrs.

6,187 NM 6,587 NM 4,749 NM 7,578NM 8,959NM 1,335NM 290NM 227NM Xingang -- 16 Days 17 Days 12.5 Days 20 days 23 Days 3.4 Days 18 Hrs. 14 Hrs.

Distances between Ports (Nautical Miles & Approximate Days) Source: United States Government. “Distance between Port

6. INDUSTRIAL LAND USE

LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

Industrial Land Commercial Land Mixed Use

Total 1400 290 13

Acres Developed 1350 250 10

Acres Vacant 50 40 3

Industrial Parks Number

Number of Industrial Parks 1

Total Acres 74

Number of Acres in Use 44

Number of Acres Vacant 30

Number of Acres Fully Serviced 0

Number of Vacant Acres Partially Serviced 30

Number of Acres Not Serviced 0

Data Source: City of Quesnel 2009- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

Quesnel Infrastructure

Serviced industrial land is available in the City of Quesnel Campbell Crescent Industrial park, as well as a variety of private locations. Industrial sites with rail and highway frontage are located throughout the city and surrounding area. Fully serviced commercial opportunities exist in all areas of the community. Source: City of Quesnel 27

LOCAL PERMIT APPROVALS

Type of Permit Average Time for Approval Associate Fees

Building Permit 3-5 days $8.50/1,000 Construction Value

Business License 1 Month $100 Initial, $50 Renewal

Development Permit 1-2 Months $350

Occupancy Permit Issued with final inspection Included in building permit fees

Plan Amendment 3 Months OCP/ 3-5 Days (BP) $1000

Re-Zoning Application 3 Months $850

Subdivision Application 60 Days $300

Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Name of Agent Company Contact

Bob Marsh Re/Max Quesnel 250-992-7202

Steve Smith North Cariboo Realty 250-255-3999

Ken Goss Re/Max Prince George 250-565-7653

George Weinland Re/Max Prince George 250-960-9556

ACQUISITION OF CROWN LAND

§ Crown land is land that is owned by the Province of British Columbia. The Province is the steward of the land and can lease, license and sell Crown land for a variety of purposes including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism and recreational purposes.

Company Contact Notes

Integrated Land Management Bureau [email protected] Develops Crown land parcels with values up to $2.5 million

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Phone 250-371-3952 Handles land sales related to resort Arts development, under the All Seasons Resort Policy.

Ministry of Transportation Phone 250-387-3198 Handles land sales related to public airports and port authorities and the marketing of Crown land is done through MLS Realtors

§ To view properties that the Federal Government of Canada has for sale, please visit: http://reo.pwgsc.gc.ca/public/

7. UTILITIES

WATER SYSTEM-QUESNEL

The City of Quesnel water system is comprised of 6 operating groundwater wells (Main System), 8 reservoirs, 5 booster pump stations, 2 main PRV stations and approximately 100 km of water main. In addition the City also maintains one independent well on Sword Road (small system) in South Quesnel to provide water to the soccer fields. At present there is no treatment or disinfection provided to the City’s water system. Approximately 10,500 residents are serviced by the City water system. In 2008, water usage in the City system resulted in 698,179,912 imperial gallons used. This was an approximate 13% increase from 2007.

MANAGEMENT

SCADA monitoring system upgrades have enabled City staff to observe real-time data and information of changing water system conditions. This includes well operation and reservoir levels. System operators have the ability to remotely respond to system conditions and demands. This reduces failure of equipment as well as increases pumping efficiency. Staff continues to update the water system emergency plan. A number of operating procedures have been created in order to improve reliability of the distribution network. Water system operators are certified under the Environmental Operators Certification Program. In order to maintain certification, operators must receive 24 hours of approved training in every two year period and achieve a minimum of 70% on written examinations.

MONITORING

To ensure the delivery of safe drinking water, the City has a program to monitor water quality at the source. Water monitoring stations were added which eliminated sampling taken from private properties. Historically, drinking water quality within the City has been monitored in consultation with the Provincial Health Inspector. The challenge and responsibility to ensure safe drinking water has been assisted by the adoption, in May 2003, by the province of the "British Columbia Drinking Water Regulations". In accordance with these regulations, the City has developed a drinking water quality monitoring program to enhance present practices. In May 2004 the City commenced sending their water samples to Cantest Laboratory in Burnaby, for all sampling points. The City has direct contact with the lab on results and concerns. Our local Drinking Water Officer at Northern Health Authority also has access to these results. From the laboratory, the results are downloaded directly to Water Trax, the City's water quality database. The sampling parameters used to monitor potability are listed in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ) & the British Columbia Drinking Water Regulations (BCDWR). These sampling parameters are used as indicators for bacteriological, chemical and physical contaminants. Sampling frequency is also important in obtaining an accurate overview of water quality within the distribution system. As a minimum, the number of samples to be taken of the source and distribution system, as required by provincial regulations, is based on population. The minimum number of samples to be taken for the City of Quesnel's approximately 10,500 people, is 12 per month. The City exceeds that number of monthly sampling. The City samples 15 individual sites bi-weekly, for total coliforms, E. Coli, heterotrophic plate count and turbidity. As well, all reservoirs and wells are tested on a monthly basis for bacterial contaminants. In addition to the bacteriological parameters, additional testing is done for chemical & physical contaminants.

QUALITY

Samples are taken at the start, middle and end of the entire City water distribution system. Lab results are transmitted to the City via email, as well as to the Drinking Water Officer. Results are downloaded into the City's water quality database, Water Trax. If it is observed during testing that certain parameters exceed the limits specified in the GCDWQ or BCDWR guidelines, a procedure is in place for retesting and notification of any results or conditions that render or could render the water unfit to drink. The standard protocol when a water sample is found to contain the presence of Coliforms, however minute, is to resample the water immediately at the same location and resubmit for testing. The provincial Drinking Water Officer will determine if any action by the City is necessary only after a second test also shows the presence of Coliforms. In accordance with the regulations of our operating permit, the City has a plan in effect to respond to emergencies to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to all its residents. In 2008, 347 samples were tested for E.coli with one exceedance at Pedersen Road. This site was retested and found negative for E.coli. There were 347 samples tested for total Coliform with six exceedances. One exceedance at the Airport, one at Mills Rd, one at Graham Avenue, one at West Fraser Road, one at Pederson Road and one at Well #7. All sites were re-sampled and found negative for Coliform.

WATER PRODUCTION

Name of Provider City of Quesnel

Rated Capacity 1.15 (mgd)

Average Daily Demand 2 (mgd)

Peak Demand 3 (mgd)

Residential Cost $7.95 (CDN) /month

Industrial Cost / 1,000 Gallons Not available

Water Connection Fee: Industrial Actual cost plus 15%

WASTE WATER SYSTEM – QUESNEL

SEWAGE SERVICE

Name of Provider Cariboo Pulp Mill

Rated Capacity 1.5 (mgd)

Average Daily Demand 1.5 (mgd)

Peak Demand 1.5 (mgd)

Cost per 1000 Gallons- Industrial $ 760 CDN

Sewer Connection fee for Industrial Users Actual cost +15%-min.$625 CDN

Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481

WATER PRODUCTION- WELLS

WATER PRODUCTION

Name of Provider District of Wells

Rated Capacity 201,600 (gpd)

Average Daily Demand 59,000 (gpd)

Peak Demand 87,000 (gpd)

Residential Cost (flat rate) n/a

Industrial Cost / 1,000 Gallons n/a

Water Connection Fee: Industrial n/a

WASTE WATER SYSTEM- WELLS

SEWAGE SERVICE

Name of Provider District of Wells

Rated Capacity 273 (m3pd)

Average Daily Demand 142 (m3pd)

Peak Demand 250 (m3pd)

Cost per 1000 Gallons- Industrial n/a

Sewer Connection fee for Industrial Users n/a

LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Landfill Name Quesnel Landfill & Transfer Station

Location Quesnel

Capacity Left at Current Site 24 years

Plans for New Capacity None

Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481

LICENSED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL

Name of Site There are no hazardous waste disposal sites in British Columbia.

No. of Licensed Hazardous Waste Haulers 5 Serving the Area

ELECTRIC POWER

Provider: BC Hydro

Net Importer/Exporter of Power: Net Exporter – BC Hydro generates 50,000 GWH of electricity annually.

% of Reserve Margin Including Generation & Net 8% as per WSCC guidelines plus an additional 8% surplus Purchases

Average Electrical Service Availability Index § Most Recent Year 99.974 § Last 5 Years 99.967 Name of Power Pool Membership Formal membership in WSCC, WSPP, Power Pool of Alberta (PPA), MAPP. Also active in SPP and CalPX

Source Electric Power Deregulated Wholesale competition allowed

Residential Customers 5.98 cents per Kwh for the first 1,350 Kwh they use over a two month billing period. Above that amount customers will pay 7.21 cents per Kwh for the balance of the electricity used during the billing period.

Business Customers Average Cost Per kWh

General Service under 35kW for 2 Months Small business such as stores, small warehouses, offices and auto repair shops

§ Basic Charge 15.48 cents per day

§ All kWh $0.0736 kWh

§ Minimum Charge The Basic Charge

§ Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies. General Service 35 kW and over for 1 month Retail stores, medium industry, manufacturing, schools, office buildings, supermarkets

§ Basic Charge 15.48 cents per day

§ Demand Charge First 35 kW for NIL Next 115 kW at $3.77 per kW All additional kW at $7.23 per kW

§ Energy Charge First 14,800 kWh $0.0736 per kWh All additional kWh $0.0354 per kWh

§ Discounts 1.5% on entire bill if customer’s electricity is metred at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential. If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1.5% discount is applied first.

§ Minimum Charge 50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months.

§ Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.

Industrial: Transmission Service Mines, chemical plants, large sawmills, pulp and paper mills, large manufacturing

§ Demand Charge $5.036 per kVa of billing demand

§ Energy Charge $0.02462 per kWh applied to all kWh up to and including 90% of the costumers baseline load (CBL) in each billing year. $0.07360 per kWh applied to all kWh above 90% of the CBL in each billing year.

§ Minimum Charge $5.036 per KVa of billing demand per billing period

§ Rate Rider 0.5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies. § Rates effective 2006 NATURAL GAS

Provider Inland

Firm Contract Rates (2006)

Type of Customer General Firm Service ( rate Schedule 5)

Basic Charge (Monthly) $553.00 (CDN)

Administration Fee (Monthly) -

Demand Charge $12.63 (CDN)

Delivery & Gas Charge $7.90 (CDN)

§ Rates effective 2006 Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telus Website:

Address #5-3777 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 3Z7

Website www.telus.net

Phone Residential 250-310-2255 Business 250-310-3100

Service Characteristics of The Office:

§ Switch Technology Digital

§ Fiber Service provided Yes

§ 100 Mbps LAN Service Available Yes

§ Monitoring- Remotely or On-Site Remotely

§ ISDN Available Yes

§ ADSL Available Yes

§ ADSL Available From Switch Yes

§ Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring No

§ Dual Feed from Two Separate Switching Offices No

§ Multiple Route Diversity Yes

§ Rates effective 2006 Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481

8. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Business Support Services

Machine Shop (Tool & Die) 7

Welding 12

Office Equipment Service & Repair 3

Temporary Employment Services 0

International Support Services

Import/Export Brokers 1

International Courier Services 6

Freight Forwarders 1

9. GOVERNMENT

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

City of Quesnel

Form (Structure) Mayor & Council

Number of Elected Officials 7

Mayor Mary Sjostrom

§ Year Elected 2008

§ Next Election date 2011 Chief Administrative Officer Byron Johnson

District of Wells

Form (Structure) Mayor & Council

Number of Elected Officials 5

Mayor John Vermette

§ Year Elected 2008

§ Next Election date Nov. 2011 Chief Administrative Officer Gary Champagne

REGIONAL DISTRICT

Cariboo Regional District

Form (Structure) Chair & Board

Number of Elected Officials 17

Chair Al Richmond

PROVINCIAL

Government of British Columbia

Form (Structure) British Parliamentary

Number of Elected Officials 79

How Often Does Legislature Convene 2009- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct. Nov

PREMIER

Name Gordon Campbell

Affiliation British Columbia Liberal Party

Year Elected May 2009

Current Term Expiration 4 Years

Allowed to Run for Another Term Yes

Next Election Date 2013

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bob Simpson

Total Members of Legislative Assembly 1

Electoral District Cariboo North

Party Affiliation New Democratic Party of British Columbia

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Parliament (MP) Richard M. Harris

Electoral District Cariboo-Prince George

Year Elected 1997/06/02

Party Affiliation Conservative

SENATORS

No. of Appointed Officials In Canada there are ordinarily 105 Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

Quesnel Mayor and Council District of Wells Mayor

10. HOUSING

HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Dwelling Type # % of Total Dwelling

Single-detached houses 7257 79.4%

Semi-detached houses 210 2.3%

Apartments, duplex 173 1.9%

Other dwellings 540 5.9%

Number of owned dwellings 7180 78.5%

Number of rented dwellings 1905 20.5%

Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 6625 72%

Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 2515 23%

Total # of Private Dwellings 9140 100%

AVERAGE HOUSING VALUES

Municipality Single Family Homes Multi-Family Homes Total Property Tax & Charges

Quesnel $144,217 $51,286 $2,312

Wells $51,326 $1,331

11. TAXATION

CORPORATE INCOME TAX

Small Business Manufacturing Non-Manufacturing

Federal

§ Rate 11% 19.5% 19.5%

§ Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) n/a n/a n/a

§ Accelerated Depreciated Permitted Yes Yes Yes Provincial

§ Rate 3.5% 11.0% 11.0%

§ Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) Sales & Payroll Sales & Payroll Sales & Payroll

§ Accelerated Depreciated Permitted No No No Local

British Columbia has no local taxes

Total Federal and Provincial Corporate Income Tax 14.5% 30.5% 30.5%

PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Federal State/Provincial Local

Earned Income 15 – 29% 5.24 – 14.7% 0%

Unearned Income (e.g. Dividends) 0 – 14.55% 0 – 3.92% 0%

Capital Gains 7.5 – 14.5 % 2.08 – 7.35% 0%

SALES / USE TAX

Rate Notes

Harmonized Sales Tax 12% HST on business inputs is fully recoverable

Local 0% BC has no local sales tax

Total (Effective Combined Rate) Business 12% Net of HST 0% for production machinery and equipment for eligible manufacturers

SALES TAX RATE BY UTILITY

Yes/No Rate Notes

Electric Power Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Natural Gas Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Fuel Oil Yes 5% 12% less point of sale rebate of 7%

Water No 0% -

Sewer No 0% -

Hazardous Waste Disposal Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

TELEPHONE SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX

Yes/No Rate Notes

Local Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Long Distance Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX

Yes/No Rate Notes

Production No 0% -

Non-Production Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Pollution Control Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Office Equipment & Fixtures Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

SALES/USE TAX ON TANGIBLE PROPERTY

Yes/No Rate Notes

Office Building Construction Materials Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Industrial Building Construction Materials Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Manufactures Raw Materials No 0% -

Standard Software Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

Custom Software Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable

SALES/USE TAX ON INTANGIBLE PROPERTY

Yes/No Rate Notes

Accounts Receivable No 0% -

Capital Stock No 0% -

Stock/Bond Transaction Fee No 0% -

PROPERTY TAX 2009 – QUESNEL

Property Class Municipal School Regional Municipal Transit Capital (NonResid’l) District Finance Reinvestment

Residential 3.73720 4.15690 0.62474 0.00020 0.06371 0.15615

Utilities 36.05290 5.26770 2.18659 0.00070 0.61459 1.50635

Major Industry 51.12650 7.00000 2.12412 0.00070 0.87155 2.13615

Light Industry 21.91450 7.00000 2.12412 0.00070 0.37357 0.91562

Business 10.03020 7.00000 1.53061 0.00050 0.17098 0.41908

Recreational 11.01470 3.70000 0.62474 0.00020 0.18777 0.46021

Farm 5.26770 6.90000 0.62474 0.00020 0.08980 0.22009

PROPERTY TAX 2009– WELLS

Levy General School CRD Admin CRD Refuse Regional BCAA Police Tax Municipal Tax Hospital

Residential 3.6817 4.1569 1.2207 0.5938 0.6903 0.0641 0.4215

Utility 26.5084 14.500 4.2725 2.0784 2.4161 0.4951 1.4752

Major Industry 12.8860 7.000 4.1504 2.0190 2.3470 0.4951 1.433

Light Industry 12.8660 7.000 4.1504 2.0190 2.3470 0.2026 1.4.3

Business/Other 10.6770 7.000 2.9907 1.4549 1.6913 0.2026 1.0326

Managed Forest 3.6817 2.000 3.6621 1.7815 2.0709 0.278 1.2644

Non-Profit 3.6817 3.700 1.2207 0.5938 0.6903 0.0641 0.4215

Farm 3.6817 6.900 1.2207 0.5938 0.6903 0.0641 0.4215

Property Tax rates per $100 Assessed Personal Property (M&E, Inventory, Other) Municipal Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Utilities” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=utilities&pCommunityID=481 Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca Data Source: District of Wells 2009- www.district.wells.bc.ca

12. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES

INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICES

Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce

Address 679-B Hwy 97 South

City Quesnel BC

Postal Code V2J 4C7

Phone Number (250) 747-0125

E-mail [email protected]

Community Futures Development Corporation

E-Mail [email protected]

Address 679 Highway 97 South Quesnel, BC V2J 4C7 Phone Number 1-250-747-1212

BC Rural Secretariat – Ministry of Community Development

Contact Name Leslie Lax, Regional Project Manager

Address Bag 5000,Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

Phone Number (250) 847-7797

E-Mail [email protected]

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Contact Name Dean McKinley, Economic Development Manager - Northwest

Address 301 – 1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George BC V2L 3L2

Phone Number (250) 561-2525

E-Mail [email protected]

Invest BC

Contact Name Michael Track, A/Executive Director – Investor Services

Address 999 Canada Place, Suite 730, Vancouver BC V6C 3E1

Phone Number (604) 775-2202

E-Mail [email protected]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Name of Company Address Phone # Website

Integris Financial Planning 253 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC (250) 992-5559 integriscu.ca Services Ltd V2J 2M1, Canada

Northland Mortgages 254 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC (250) 992-7295 northlandgroup.ca V2J 2M2, Canada

Investors Group 395 Kinchant Street, (250) 992-1028 Quesnel, BC V2J 2R5, Canada

Gillin Accounting 726 Front Street, Quesnel, (250) 992-7010 BC V2J 2L1, Canada

TD Bank Financial Group 321 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC (250) 992-2167 V2J 2M5, Canada

Data Source: City of Quesnel- www.city.quesnel.bc.ca EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

J Nicholas Friesen 350 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, (604) 572-2360 BC

Native Friendship Centre 319 North Fraser Drive, (250) 992-8347 Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y9

Quesnel Employment 279 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, (250) 992-7691 quesnelemploymentservices.com Services BC V2J 2B9

Professional Counselling 462 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC (250) 992-9525 Resources

New Focus Society 469A Anderson Drive, (250) 992-3119 Quesnel, BC V2J 5J4

AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Largest International Airport Vancouver

Distance to Airport 672 Km

No. Of Weekly Non-Stop Flights To

§ Asia Average 99/Week

§ Europe Average 42/Week

§ Mexico Average 9/Week

§ United States Average 722/Week

Closest International Airport Prince George

Distance to Airport 114 Km

No. Of Weekly Non-Stop Flights To

§ Greater Vancouver 84

§ Calgary 28

§ Dawson Creek Area 21

§ Greater Victoria 14

§ Fort Nelson Area 7

§ Kamloops Area 7

Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Transportation” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=transportation&pCommunityID=481

13. QUALITY OF LIFE

CLIMATE

Location: Quesnel, BC Canada Latitude: 52°30'N Longitude: 121°20'W

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS BY MONTH-2008

10 Average 5 Low 0 High -5

-10

-15

-20 Jan Feb March Apr May Jun July Aug Sept oct Nov Dec

Data Source: World Climate-Quesnel A BC- www.climate-charts.com/Locations/c/CN71000010966300.php

SPORTS

The Quesnel Millionaires are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. They have been a part of the British Columbia Hockey League since the 1996-97 seasons, when they joined the league as an expansion member of the Interior Conference. The Millionaires had previously played in the Peace-Cariboo Junior Hockey League (1975-1991) and the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League (1991-1996).

Data Source: Quesnel Millionaires-www.quesnelmillionaires.com

CULTURE

TOP ANNUAL EVENTS

Top Events Date(s)

rd Billy Barker Days 3 Week July Cart Racing June 10

Cascar Stock Races Undetermined

Fall Fair Changes annually Prospector Show n’ Shine Last weekend August

Arts Wells First weekend August

Gold Rush Dog Sled January

CULTURE AND RECREATION

Amenity Number

Number of Enclosed Shopping 2 Malls

Religion

§ Catholic Churches 1

§ Protestant Churches 12

§ Other Religious 4 Institutions

CULTURAL PLACES AND AMENITIES

Amenity Number

Dance Companies 0 Museums 1

Opera Companies 0

Symphony Companies 0

Theatre Companies 0

RECREATIONAL AMENITIES

Amenity Activity

Barkerville Historic Site

Cottonwood House Historic Park

Dragon Lake Golf Course Golf

Italis Lake Skiing

Triple J Ranch Horseback Riding

Bowron Lakes Provincial Park Canoeing

Troll Mountain Skiing

Wells/Bakerville Mountain Trails Mountain Biking/ Hiking

HEALTH

HOSPITALS

Hospital GR Baker Memorial Hospital

Out Patient No

Teaching Hospitals Yes

Beds 31

Contact 543 Front Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2K7 Phone 250-985-5600

PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS

Health Providers Number

Physicians 25

Dentists 9

Ratio Physicians per 1000 1.11:1000

Ratio Dentists per 1000 0.4:1000

Source: Invest BC Community Profile-Quesnel Area “Quality of Life” http://investbc.gov.bc.ca/CommunityProfiles/Pages/CommunityInfo.aspx?page=qualityoflife&pCommunityID=481

GR Baker Memorial Hospital Quesnel’s GR Baker Memorial Hospital was built in 1955, replacing two earlier hospitals, and has undergone several expansions. The 31 bed acute care facility, now operated by the Northern Health Authority has 5 ICU beds and a wide variety of specialized equipment. It provides full inpatient and out-patient care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Nineteen general practitioners and 6 specialists, including an internist/cardiologist, an urologist, an ENT surgeon and general surgeons service the hospital. The Auxiliary to GR Baker Memorial Hospital, first established in 1910, operates the gift shop in the hospital. Source: City of Quesnel

VISITOR MAP

April Cheng Gary Champagne Executive Director, Chief Administrative Officer Economic Development

City of Quesnel Quesnel Community and District of Wells Economic Development Corp. 410 Kinchant Street, V2J 7J5 4243 Saunders Ave. V0K 2R0 339A Reid Street, V2J 2M5

250-992-2111 250-992-3544 250-994-3330 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.city.quesnel.bc.ca www.quesnelcorp.com www.district.wells.bc.ca

Northern Development Initiative Trust Invest BC Contact for information on financial Contact for investor site selection incentives for manufacturing companies and expansion services. www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca www.investbc.com