Prince Rupert Authority CN Prince George Airport Authority CN Intermodal Facility

Prince George: Your Northern Transportation Location Connecting the -Pacific to Prince George, British Columbia is the largest city “in one of the fastest growing regions in .“

2 Prince George: Offering Logistical Competitive Advantages

Prince George, British Columbia is the largest city in one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. Its superior transportation connectivity to provincial, national and global markets through an (YXS), a CN distribution centre, Highways 16 and 97 and the Port of Prince Rupert make the city a preferred location for expanding or establishing operations.

Connected to Domestic and International Markets: Economic Incentives: • 1 and 2 day access to Western North American and • Federal and provincial government investment in the Prince George US Heartland markets Airport and ongoing support within the Asia-Pacific Gateway Strategy • 82 rail hours from • Northern Development Initiative Trust offers direct incentives to • 17 rail hours from Prince Rupert; 12 to 40 hours closer to Asia businesses locating or expanding in the north including: than other west coast marine – Competitiveness Consulting Rebate • 12 to 26 truck hours access to North American markets – Northern Industry Expansion Program (up to 25% loan guarantee) • Only hours to any North American destination via air • Low business costs (water, gas, electricity, telecommunications) Railroad • BC Trade Investment Representatives across Asia-PacificHighways 16 & 97 Prince George Airport (YXS) Features of Prince George: Shipping • Prince George is a cost-effective base for distribution of products USA

within the Asian and North American markets Anchorage

• Close to major markets – less fuel, no congestion costs Yukon

Northwestern Nunavut • 3,000 acres of available light industrial land Territories Yellowknife • Low serviced land costs CANADA Newfoundland British and Labrador Columbia Fort St. John • Among the most competitive corporate and personal Prince Rupert St. John’s Prince George Manitoba Prince George Airport (YXS) tax rates in Canada Saskatchewan Quebec P.E.I.

Edmonton New • A trained and skilled workforce that is enhanced by training Saskatoon Ontario Brunswick Nova Scotia Hearst Quebec City Moncton Halifax offered at the main campuses of the University of Northern British Calgary Regina Winnipeg Thunder Bay Montreal Spokane Sault Ste. Marie Ottawa Columbia (UNBC) and the College of New Caledonia (CNC) Portland Boston Toronto • A diverse population that includes a number of established and OF AMERICA New York Sioux City Pittsburgh growing immigrant communities Salt Lake Chicago Omaha Sacramento Reno Washington Cincinnati Denver Kansas City • Canada is the most fiscally stable of G7 nations San Francisco St. Louis Las Vegas Nashville

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Contact 1100 Patricia Blvd. Prince George, British Columbia, Canada V2L 3V9 Tel: 1.250.561.7633 • e-mail: [email protected] www.investprincegeorge.ca 3 Shortest and Most Cost-Effective Route to North America Port of Prince Rupert Advantages: Port of Prince Rupert Terminals: • Closest North American Port to Asia: Up to three • Fairview Container Terminal: One of North America’s fastest growing intermodal days closer than other West Coast ports from Asia’s terminals. Delivers fast, reliable service connecting Asian markets with Central major port cities. Canada and US Midwest. (Capacity: 850,000 TEUs) • Direct connection to CN’s North American network: • Ridley Coal Terminal: World leader in the handling of bulk metallurgical coal, Flattest rail grade through the Rocky Mountains. thermal coal and petroleum coke. (Capacity: 24 million T) • Deepest natural harbour in North America: Channel • Prince Rupert Grain Terminal: Most efficient grain terminal on Canada’s west coast. depth of 35m, terminal berth depths of 17m. Handles bulk grains like wheat, canola and barley. (Capacity: 7 million T) • Safe and simple ocean access: 2 hours transit • Westview Wood Pellet Terminal: First purpose-built bulk wood pellet export facility through piloted waters. in North America. (Capacity: 2 million T)

58 Hour Advantage vs. LAX/LGB

Contact 200 - 215 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, BC Canada V8J 1A2 Tel: 1.250.627.8899 • e-mail: [email protected] 4 www.rupertport.com CN Intermodal: Prince George Distribution Centre Geographic Facts Key Services • Prince George is located in an area of significant forest product production including • Product transfer / Cross-docking lumber, wood pulp, newsprint and container board. This makes it a strategic location for • Container loading / Unloading supply of containerized products for export to Asia via the Port of Prince Rupert. • Inventory management • The distribution centre is co-located inside the CN Intermodal yard, allowing for in-park • Outside and covered storage movement of containers and significantly reducing drayage and handling costs for customers. • Trucking and delivery services • Products handled: Lumber, panel, pulp, • Shipping via Port of Prince Rupert cuts up to 58 hours off the traditional sailing time consumer goods between the west coast and Asia. • Type of railcars handled: Centerbeams, flatcars, boxcars

Railcar spots: 40 Trackmobile is available on site.

Storage: • 84,000 square feet warehouse • 15 acres outside storage

Security: fenced

Contact Access 855 River Road, Prince George, BC Canada V2L 5M5 Via highways 16 and 97 For inquires regarding rates and services, available capacity or shipping instructions, please call 1.877.865.0363 or e-mail [email protected] www.cn.ca 5 Prince George Airport Authority Cargo/Logistics

Prince George is located in the centre of Northern British Columbia, Canada. It is strategically located on the Great Circle Route between Eastern North America and Asia.

Objective: Develop Prince George as an air logistics gateway to North America, a main competitor to Anchorage for the Pacific refueling business, and a maintenance base (MRO) for aircraft overhaul checks and modifications. A) Develop an air logistics hub by investing in on-airport and off-airport lands that connect road, rail, and air between Asia and North American markets. B) Develop a logistics network connecting road, rail, ocean and air that optimizes time and cost to market. Technical Data • 3,490m (11,450 ft) • New cargo warehouse • CAT 1 ILS with high intensity • 600 acres on airport lands lighting development • CAT 2 centreline LED lighting Competitive Advantages • KPMG 2010 analysis ranks • Short taxi distances Prince George as the number • No slot controls one place in Western North • 24 / 7 Operations America to invest • Only hours to any North • New Common Air Carrier American destination via air Fuel Storage Facility • Lowest corporate and • Low costs personal tax rates in Canada • Able to refuel large aircraft • Incentive programs in under 90 minutes available

Contact 4141 Airport Road - 10, Prince George, BC Canada V2N 4M6 Tel: 1.250.552.8325 • e-mail: [email protected] 6 www.pgairportlogistics.ca DISTANCE TO CN WORLDWIDE BOEING ROAD PRINCE GEORGE GLOBAL LOGISTICS PARK INTERMODAL FACILITY = 3000m (3.0km)

DISTANCE TO PRINCE GEORGE GLOBAL LOGISTICS PARK HIGHWAY 16 = 600m (0.6km) PHASE 1 BOEING ROAD

DEVELOPMENT AREA WITH ON AIR ACCESS 12.85Ha. 31.75ac. PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT WITH ROAD ACCESS TO AIR-SIDE 25.54Ha. 63.10ac. PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT WITH GUNN ROAD NON-AERONAUTICAL ACCESS (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) FUEL WAREHOUSE FARM PROPOSED ROAD AND SERVICING

EXISTING APRON FUTURE EXPANSION FUTURE APRON EXPANSION EXISTING APRON EXISTING RUNWAY 3490m (11,450ft)

EXISTING ROAD FUTURE CONTINENTAL WAY CONNECTOR FUTURE

PHASE 2 AIRPORT BOUNDARY AIRPORT

PHASE 1 FUTURE AIRSIDE ROAD ACCESS

FUTURE ROAD

BOUNDARY ROAD CONNECTOR LANDSIDE DOCKING AND CIRCULATION FREIGHT STAGING FUTURE TERMINAL FUTURE DISTANCE TO APRON HIGHWAY 97 EXPANSION = 5185m (5.2km) PHASE 3

FUTURE AIRPORT BOUNDARY EXPANSION

The Most Cost-Effective Point for Distributing Products in the North American Economy

Phase 1 - [Available in 2013] Serviced Lots Include: Phase 1 consists of approximately 10.25ha subdivided into • Roads - curb and gutter asphalt pavement surface complete with street 8 light industrial lots ranging in size and price and located lighting, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and landscaped boulevards adjacent to the Prince George Airport. Ultimately the Prince • Underground Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer services George Global Logistics Park (PGGLP) will Encompass 860ha. provided by the City of Prince George • Gas distribution provided by FortisBC Phase 1 Development Opportunities • Possible geothermal heating provided by Fortis Utilities There are an initial eight (8) Phase I industrial lots available • Underground 25kv – 3 phase power provided by BC Hydro at this time, ranging in size from 0.96 to 1.98 ha (2.37 to 4.88 • Underground Telecommunication provided by Telus acres). The asking price for these lots is currently $555,975.00 • Possible fibre optic service provided by Telus per ha ($225,000.00 per acre). • Underground cable service provided by Shaw Cable Many Operational Opportunities: • Distribution centres • Assembly, packaging and value-added activity • Inspection, relabelling, repackaging, long-term storage, destruction, sorting, testing • Light manufacturing

Contact Harry Backlin, Team Power House Realty Tel: 1.250.562.8952 • e-mail: [email protected] 7 PRINCE GEORGE AT HIGHWAY 97 SOUTH GLOBAL 11 LOT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION LOGISTICS PARK

BOUNDARY ROAD BLOCK C INLAND KENWORTH PLAN 2TU1940 BLOCK B DL 748 PLAN EPP6472 PARCEL ID: 027488101 DL 748 PARCEL ID: 024129607

HIGHWAY 97 HAPPY TRAILS RV PCL 1 32973 PLAN 32973 DL 748 & 750 PARCEL ID: 011091428

ServicedAt HighwayLots Include: 97 South: 11 Lot Industrial Subdivision  Roads - curb and gutter asphalt pavement surface complete with street lighting, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and landscaped boulevards  ServicedUnderground Lots Include:Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer services provided by the City of Prince George  • RoadsGas - curb distribution and gutter provided asphalt by FortisBC pavement surface complete with street lighting, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and landscaped boulevards  • UndergroundUnderground Water, 25kv Sanitary - 3 phase Sewer, power andprovided Storm by SewerBC Hydro services provided by the City of Prince George  • Gas distributionUnderground provided telecommunication by FortisBC provided by Telus  • UndergroundPossible fiber 25kv optic – 3 service phase providedpower provided by Telus by BC Hydro  • UndergroundUnderground Telecommunication cable service provided provided by Shaw by CableTelus • Possible fibre optic service provided by Telus • Underground cable service provided by Shaw Cable

Contact Harry Backlin, Team Power House Realty Tel:8 250-562-8952 e-mail [email protected] 9 Prince Rupert CN Prince George Airport Authority CN Intermodal Facility

City of Prince George - Economic Development (CPG) is the municipally owned economic development corporation for the City of Prince George. Together with regional partners, CPG works toward ensuring the continuing strength of the local economy by facilitating the retention and expansion of existing businesses, attracting businesses to expand and diversify the economy, advocating for increased workforce capacity, and marketing the City of Prince George to attract new businesses and residents.

The Prince George Airport Authority (YXS) provides leadership as a regional economic driver and a gateway for passengers and cargo by providing exceptional customer services and facilities. The airport’s strategic location, and the third longest commercial runway in Canada allows aircrafts to use YXS for tech stop services in order to reach final destinations without deviation. The airport is focused on delivering World Class Service at savings that flow to a carrier’s bottom line.

The Prince George Global Logistics Park (PGGLP), the Prince George Airport Authority (YXS), and City of Prince George - Economic Development share a common goal to see the development and growth of the air cargo and logistics industry in Prince George. YXS will carry out airside activities, and PGGLP the groundside.

For more information or inquiries, please contact: City of Prince George - Economic Development 1100 Patricia Blvd. Prince George, BC CANADA V2L 3V9 Tel: 250.561.7633 e-mail: [email protected] www.investprincegeorge.ca

10 Printed in Canada Prince George’s superior transportation connectivity “to provincial, national and global markets make the city a preferred location for expanding or establishing operations.“

11 City of Prince George - Economic Development 1100 Patricia Blvd Prince George, BC CANADA V2L 3V9 Tel: 250.561.7633 e-mail: [email protected] www.investprincegeorge.ca