The Connected Coast project will bring new or improved high-speed internet accessibility to 139 rural and remote coastal communities, including 48 Indigenous communities – representing 44 First Nations – along the BC coast from north of Prince Rupert, to Haida Gwaii, south to Vancouver, and around Vancouver Island. Learn more about the projects Map & Schedule From Here to There Bringing high-speed infrastructure to rural and remote British Columbians takes planning, teamwork and expertise. See how the Connected Coast project team is bringing this project to life. View map of the cables’ route Learn more about the different project steps Engagement A Group Effort Working with local communities, First Nations and local governments to ensure the project will meet the needs of the region now, and in the future. The team will be engaging with communities, residents, First Nations, local governments, stakeholders and local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) throughout the project. Team members are sharing information, gathering feedback and answering questions.Feedback gathered is used to inform the project as we work through the design and approvals. Learn more about engagement with First Nations View Engagements “The Connected Coast project will empower rural and remote communities to decide how, when and what matters to them when connecting to high-speed internet capability. It allows communities and residents to tailor the connection to the needs of the region and the people. People living in these rural and remote areas are strong, independent people, and we know that letting them choose their way is the best way.” Honourable Navdeep Bains Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development News Take a look at the latest happenings View news January 27th, 2022 Fibre to Home Construction Begins on Cortes Island CORTES ISLAND – The first of the fibre-to-the-home deployments from the Connected Coast is starting now on Cortes Island, B.C. This week, construction crews are starting to build the underground-drop network, the infrastructure that will one day connect all residents of Cortes Island to a resilient and reliable telecommunications network. The $4.3 million last-mile project… Read the full article Galleries See photos/videos of project construction, events, communities & more Browse galleries Cable loading Project Intro Video Bella Coola Construction Project Launch 2021 Tlell Shore Landing Contrsuction MLA Michele Babchuk Interview Canpac Valour North Beach Massit Rennell Sound Haida Gwaii Tlell Shore Landing Construction Conduit & Split Pipe Installation Wes Eisses Interview Baylink Networks Interview Quadra Island Gold River Tlell Shore Landing Construction