Community :: Elkford
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Meeting the demands
Founded in 1971 as a home for miners working in the newly established Fording Coal company, Elkford remains a community populated and supported mainly by the coal industry. Tourism is bringing more visitors to the area than ever before, and the town is working to accommodate this influx.
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Preparing for growth
One of Elkford’s top priorities in the near future is to increase residential development in order to accommodate workers and young families who are moving to the Elk Valley.
Key Elkford contacts
Elkford, BC
Wild at heart
Elkford remains a place where nature prevails and humanity borrows a bit of space. The thrusted and vaulted limestone peaks of the Elk mountain range harbour wild places that engender profound human emotion. Elkford inspires outdoor pursuits the palette of both active adventure and passive pursuit of serenity is as big as the mountainous expanse that surrounds.
Pristine natural wilderness is highlighted by proximity to Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Height of the Rockies wilderness area along the continental divide, world class fly-fishing on the Elk River, a local ski hill, and a full range of community recreational amenities.
Richmond, BC
PHONE: 1-800-663-2872
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Elkford, BC
Phone: (250) 752-3775
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Vital Statistics
- Population :: 2,700
- Number of businesses :: 276
- Supporting industries :: Mining, tourism, trade
Vital Contacts
- District of Elkford :: www.elkford.ca
- Mayor :: Dean McKerracher
- Chamber of Commerce :: www.tourismelkford.ca
- Manager :: Melody Anderson
- Phone ::1-877-355-9453
Biz Blog :: Keith Powell
A regular report on newsworthy business developments in the Kootenays.
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An inside look at the initiatives and developments that help shape Kootenay communities.
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One-on-one with some of the Kootenay’s business leaders.
Biz Edge :: Danielle Cameron
The faces behind Kootenay businesses.
