Port Edward, British Columbia
The District of Port Edward is a district municipality of approximately 577, located in the Range 5 Coast Land District of British Columbia, Canada. It is situated on the Tsimpsean Peninsula, near the southern end of Chatham Sound, close to the mouth of the Skeena River, 15 km southeast of Prince Rupert.Directions
Northwest of Port Edward is the City of Prince Rupert, northeast of Port Edward is the City of Terrace, while the cities of Kitimat and Prince George are to the east.Highway 599
Until 2010 there had never been a highway running through Port Edward. It was designated in 2010 and ends at the junction of Highway 16.Economy
At one time sustained by the numerous canneries in the area, transportation and construction are now the mainstays of the local economy. The Port Edward Harbour Authority provides annual moorage for over 2000 vessels annually. Tourism is also important, with the North Pacific Cannery providing both a living museum and national heritage site within Port Edward.
Pacific Northwest LNG had been proposed for Lelu Island, adjacent to the townsite of Port Edward. The project was a major joint-venture between Malaysia's state oil and gas company, Petronas, and significant partners including Sinopec and JAPEX. This $11 billion project, if constructed, would have brought significant economic activity to Port Edward. The project was cancelled on July 25, 2017.
