Connected Coast | Bringing High-Speed Internet To Coastal BC

The Connected Coast project will bring new or improved high-speed internet accessibility to 159 rural and remote coastal communities, including 51 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.

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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.

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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.

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“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

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October 9th, 2020

SRD & CityWest Proceed with Joint Venture Agreement

Campbell River, BC – The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board has taken an important step towards its goal of improving broadband connectivity across the region by proceeding with a joint venture agreement with CityWest, Northern BC’s telecommunications company. At the Sept 16 SRD Board Meeting, Directors unanimously agreed to proceed with the Connected Coast project…

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Photo Galleries

Some of the communities that will be connected by this project

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Bringing high-speed Internet accessibility to rural & remote communities along coastal BC, Haida Gwaii & Vancouver Island.