Castlegar: Who’s who in business
Information about business in Castlegar, B.C. - including contacts, award winners and listings.
![Castlegar is attractively situated on the banks of the Columbia River.](https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/castlegarbusiness630.jpg)
Castlegar is an attractive community with a thriving business scene. — Brendan Mitchell photo
With its central West Kootenay location, Castlegar, B.C., is positioned as the commercial service centre of the region. The West Kootenay Regional Airport accommodates nearly 75,000 passenger movements annually, and the city's economy thrives on sectors such as education, retail, and the lumber industry.
Castlegar Chamber of Commerce
Find out more about Castlegar's chamber, and what it does for the community.
Learn moreCity of Castlegar
Castlegar offers attractive lifestyle options with an abundance of outdoor activities and a friendly, small-city feel.
The Castlegar city council regularly meets on the first and third Monday of each month, with a summer recess during July and August.
Mayor: Maria McFaddin
Current council:
- Darcy Bell
- Brian Bogle
- Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff
- Shirley Falstead
- Sandy Bojechko
- Cherryl Macleod
Economic development contact:
- Chris Barlow, chief administrative officer: 250-365-7227
Castlegar City Hall:
460 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1G7
Business hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri
Contact: [email protected]; 250-365-7227
Council meetings schedule: First and third Monday of each month, except for July and August when meetings are held once per month, usually on the second Monday of the month.
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