Village of Burns Lake
Incorporated in 1923, Burns Lake has a total land area of 7.11 square km (2001 Census). By highway the Village is 226 km west of Prince George and 81 Km east of Houston.
Burns Lake, in the geographic centre of BC, is the "Heart of the Lakes District." Although the villages population is 2,726, it serves as the supply centre for 8,000 people in neighbouring communities. Most major services are available in Burns Lake. The town's two malls and dozens of small stores retail everything from local artwork to hardware, groceries, and sporting goods.
The major industries in the Lakes District are Forestry, Agriculture and Tourism. Timber harvesting and lumber production support 37% of the total employment. The major employers in the Lakes District are in the forestry sector and include Babine Forest Products and Decker Lake Forest Products. The economy is primarily resource dependant and has remained stable over the last several years. The manufacturing component has continued to grow, however, and with the increase in the forest districts Annual Allowable Cut, value-added opportunities are on the rise.
| Appointed Representitive: Director Bernice Magee - Mayor Box 570 Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 Municipal Office: (250) 692-7587 Fax: (250) 692-3059 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
2006 Statistics Canada Village of Burns Lake Community Profile: 2006 Population: 2,107 Land Area (square km): 7.17 Total Private Dwellings: 801 For more statistical information on the Village of Burns Lake see StatsCan |
Contact the Village of Burns Lake:
PO Box 570
Burns Lake, B.C V0J 1E0
Phone: (250)692-7587
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