Great news for the Northwest: Terrace is featured in The Globe and Mail’s 2024 Most Livable Cities in Canada list!
We are thrilled to see this regional powerhouse get the national recognition it deserves.
Terrace was also ranked by The Globe and Mail as the 15th most livable Canadian city for newcomers; the 16th most livable Canadian city for young professionals; and the 17th most livable Canadian city for midlife transitions.
Read about why The Globe and Mail ranked Terrace so highly below. The original article can be found here.
Terrace, B.C.
Rank: 41 | Rank in 2023: 148
With a flourishing local economy and strong population growth, Terrace has jumped 107 spots to land among the top 50 cities in our ranking.
Gains were driven by lower unemployment, which dropped from about 10 per cent in 2023 to 7.2 per cent this year, alongside persistent strengths in community and climate.
Surrounded by the Coast Mountains, the city doesn’t just boast scenic views. Its landscape has imbued the city with industrial potential. Regional industry and resource projects, as well as the new $640-million Ksyen Regional Hospital, are providing employment opportunities and driving growth.
A major economic boost has been the $40-billion LNG Canada project, including the export terminal being built in nearby Kitimat, which will start shipping low-carbon liquefied natural gas overseas next year and has attracted workers from across the region, according to David Block, Terrace’s director of development services.
The mountain city is also a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Mayor Sean Bujtas attributes the strong community score to the wide selection of recreational activities in town. “We’ve got a ski hill, mountain bike trails, world-renowned fishing,” he said.
As more people flock to the growing industrial hub, maintaining affordable housing will be a challenge. Median home prices climbed more than 4 per cent from October to November, according to Houseful.ca.
Mariya Postelnyak
