The Dock+ in Port Alberni has grown into a thriving hub for food innovation

When inspired ideas, visionary leadership, and a collaborative community come together, incredible things can happen.

Mount Cain remains what it has always been: a labour of love

Since 2012, Mount Cain Alpine Park Society has partnered with Island Coastal Economic Trust to make five major investments in development of this significant regional tourism and outdoor recreation destination on northern Vancouver Island.
North Island

Island Coastal Economic Trust is journeying towards long-term regional properity

“It’s an expression of where we’re heading as the Trust, all paddling in the same direction, each with our own unique paddles, but with a common destination where wellbeing is strengthened for all communities.”
K’ómoks Territory, Courtenay, British Columbia

About Island Coastal Economic Trust

We strategically invest in inclusive economic development, diversification, and innovation in partnership with communities across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and islands and inlets from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution.

Learn about how we empower communities and our regional impact in our latest Impact Report. 

$68 million

invested in communities

$406.5 million

total investment impact

3090

permanent jobs created