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 a 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 will be travelling across the region to share information, gather feedback, discuss the project and answer questions.Feedback gathered will be used to inform the project as we work through the design, environmental approvals, and review processes. 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 all the news November 16th, 2021 Gitga’at Nation Partnership Agreement Announcement Today, the Gitga’at Development Corporation, on behalf of their shareholder Gitga’at First Nation, and CityWest are jointly announcing a partnership agreement, which will improve Internet capabilities for the Nation along the north coast of B.C. The partnership will see the creation of a new company, CityWest Gitga’at Communications Corp. The company will jointly manage a… Read the full article Photo Galleries Some of the communities that will be connected by this project Browse the photo galleries Quadra Island Bella Coola North Beach Massit Rennell Sound Haida Gwaii Gold River