Our Story
Welcome to the District of 100 Mile House, a small town ambiance with the heart of a big city. 100 Mile House offers a skilled workforce, an affordable housing stock, a strong commercial and industrial core, an ideal location close to large centers, a prominent highway transportation corridor, and a very attractive cost of living for prospective investors and their employees.
Historically, our local economy has been closely tied to the forest industry and value added production, such as the log home building industry, from which 100 Mile House has become recognized around the world as the Handcrafted Log Home Capital of North America. In addition, the community is host to one of the premier OSB plants in North America. The forestry sector continues to be the anchor of the local economy.
100 Mile House recognizes the importance of innovation and vision to grow and diversify our economic base, especially in the global economy. We are building on our rich ranching and agricultural history, by supporting agricultural efforts in the region, including local food production, market development for agricultural products, and establishing agricultural capacity and investor confidence needed for the commercialization of locally grown and processed industrial hemp.
100 Mile House has a strong commercial and service-based presence. We are a busy service center for the whole South Cariboo, which includes a robust resident and seasonal population from surrounding resort and lake communities, and for the travelling public in general. 100 Mile House has an ideal location along a major N-S provincial highway, with 1.3 million vehicles annually travelling right through town. Investors are choosing 100 Mile House for business operations because of the availability of services, nearby markets, and easy access to various modes of transportation, be it rail, air, or highway.
Equally important is the South Cariboo’s clean air, pristine lakes, abundance of recreational opportunities, and unparalleled quality of life. These assets, together with our small town ambiance, a spirited volunteer sector, and all-around affordability, make 100 Mile House an exceptionally 'live-able' community!
We look forward to working with you to help make your business activities in the South Cariboo successful and enjoyable.
Major Employers
- West Fraser Mills
- Norbord
- Interior Health
- School District #27
- Save On Foods
- Country Prime Meats
- Safeway
- Tim Hortons
- RCMP
- Central GM