Welcome to Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Nestled in the beautiful Nechako Valley, Vanderhoof is surrounded by fertile farmlands and miles of forests.

Vanderhoof’s 2001 Census population was 4,390 and in 2004 was estimated to be 4,649 with an estimated annual growth rate of 1.7% since 2003. The presence of various levels of government agencies such as Canada Employment, Forestry, Agriculture and Conservation play significant roles in the stimulation of the Vanderhoof economy. A regional hospital, health care unit, dental clinics, physiotherapy clinic, financial institutions, seniors housing, numerous service organizations and affordable, although currently limited, housing opportunities are available.

The traditional natural resource based economy has diversified slowly, but continues to be forestry, agriculture and tourism based. Solid growth in manufacturing with a predominance of international exports from the local businesses and value-added wood products are helping to create a more diverse and yet stable economic climate.

Available land with access to rail, port and air services, as well as abundant power and natural gas supplies combine to provide suitability and interest in primary, secondary and resource manufacturing investment. The pine beetle infestation has brought about significant and rapid-paced changes to the forest industry. Rapid changes like the pine beetle infestation and past USA sanctions on Canadian beef has created a climate of innovation, diversification, implementation of new technologies and collaborative strategic planning in the District and across the region.