In September 2020, Northern Development welcomed Love Stewart-Cassiar to the Love Northern BC family. Love Northern BC is a shop local program that that provides participating businesses with a unique webpage featuring a custom write-up and images from a professional photoshoot. Additionally, businesses may be included in marketing campaigns, such as Plaid Friday, and they receive unlimited access to webinars through Small Business BC.
“Love Stewart-Cassiar will bring many benefits to independently owned businesses along Highway 37,” said Maggie Hall, economic development officer, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, and community champion for Love Stewart-Cassiar. “Showcasing businesses on this platform will attract more customers and enhance the visitor experience for those travelling the Stewart-Cassiar highway. It’s challenging to promote such an array of businesses stretching 500 kilometres in northwestern B.C. and Love Northern BC is the perfect tool to tackle the task.”
Near Jade City, Vines and Puppies Hideaway is the first business from the area listed on Love Northern BC. Tucked into serene wilderness, the business offers travelers a cabin or walled tent to rest in while enjoying waterfront views and a mountain backdrop. The off-grid experience is elevated by continental breakfast, a wood fired hot tub and other amenities.
“We’re excited to be the first business on Love Stewart-Cassiar,” said owner Kristy Denne. “Love Northern BC is a great platform for businesses to showcase what we have to offer, and the write-up is amazing. Can’t wait for the photo shoot!”
