Community Futures Mt. Waddington provides small business loans, expert advice and a wide range of business tools and resources to the Vancouver Island North and Central Coast Regions.

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Financial Impact

Community Futures Mt. Waddington provides service for the North Island, starting in Zeballos and stretching over to the coast up to Bella Bella and Klemtu. In the past 5 years Community Futures has lent close to $10 million, which has helped start or expand over 100 businesses in the Tourism, Forestry, Marine, Retail and Service sectors.

  • Nimmo Bay Resort

    West Coast Helicopters wanted to expand their business, Community Futures Mount Waddington was there with the financing. Come soar with us.

    "With Community Futures of Mt. Waddington, it is a personal relationship. Traditional banks have gone away from that and you don't know who you are dealing with. When you are dealing with Community Futures, you are dealing with someone in your own town." - Fraser Murray

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  • Malcom Island Growers

    Andrew loves wasabi and grows it on Malcolm Island, BC. Community Futures Mount Waddington helped them expand their greenhouse operation.

    "We found that Community Futures of Mt. Waddington were the best people to deal with in this area because they understand what people need to do here on the North Island" - Andrew Cole

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  • West Coast Helicopters

    West Coast Helicopters wanted to expand their business, Community Futures Mount Waddington was there with the financing. Come soar with us.

    "The best thing about our relationship with Community Futures of Mt. Waddington is just that, it's a relationship" - Peter Barratt

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Stories & News
  • God’s Pocket Resort 08 / 21, 2019 God’s Pocket Resort – A Succession Plan Realized Located on Hurst Island, not far from Port Hardy, God’s Pocket is an all-inclusive, destination eco-lodge that offers scuba diving and kayaking trips in God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park. In a beautiful protected bay the resort offers comfortable, off-grid accommodation for its guests and some of the
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  • Resort purchase ‘Bolster’s woman’s entrepreneurial dream 01 / 17, 2019 By Karen Stewart for the North Island Eagle Sometimes being in the right place at the right time is just what’s required to achieve a lifelong goal. For Lisa Bolster it meant swapping her job as a Private Investigator in Vancouver to becoming the owner of Cedar Park Resort in Port McNeill, where she grew
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4 hours ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Have you thought about growing your sales outside of B.C? Now is the time to do so! Exporting can help businesses increase revenue, enhance competitiveness, and more.The Export Navigator program is delivered in partnership with Community Futures British Columbia to help guide B.C. businesses through the exporting process. ➡ Apply for free at www.exportnavigator.ca ...#ExportNavigator #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #SupportLocalBusiness #NorthIsland #portmcneill #PortHardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #Woss

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4 days ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

🎓 Congratulations to Our 2026 Community Futures Mount Waddington Bursary Recipients! 🎓Community Futures Mount Waddington is proud to recognize two outstanding graduates who have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to their future.Congratulations to:🎉 Olivia Wilson – North Island Secondary School (NISS)🎉 Elenah Hunchuk – Port Hardy Secondary School (PHSS)We are honoured to support local students as they take the next step in their educational and career journeys. Investing in our youth is an investment in the future of Vancouver Island North, and we can't wait to see all that you accomplish..#communityfuturest#MountWaddingtonn#bursaryrecipientsi#classof2026f#congratulationsgraduatesu#northislandbca#investinginourfutureu#supportinglocalyouthYouth

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5 days ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

#canadaday The staff and Management at Community Futures Mount Waddington wish everyone a happy & safe Canada Day. We're happy to call the North Island our home. Please note that we will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st and will be back open on Thursday, July 2nd. ...#Canadaday #canada #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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1 week ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

☀️ Summer Has Arrived! 🌼Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for many businesses across Vancouver Island North. From tourism and hospitality to retail, trades, and local services, this season brings new opportunities and increased activity throughout our communities.As you enjoy everything summer has to offer, remember that supporting local businesses makes a lasting difference. A friendly smile, a little patience during busy times, and choosing to shop local all help strengthen our local economy.Community Futures Mount Waddington is proud to support the entrepreneurs and small businesses that help our communities thrive—not just in the summer, but all year long.Here's to a safe, successful, and vibrant summer for everyone across Vancouver Island North! ☀️.#communityfuturest#MountWaddingtonn#SupportLocalL#ShopLocalL#vancouverislandnorthN#smallbusinessi#Summer2026r#CommunityStrongtrong

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Happy Father's Day weekend from the staff and ManagemenCommunity Futures Mount Waddingtonngton. .#FathersDayr#dadsdayd#Dads##FathersDay2026y2026

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