E'klektik Trading/Coastal Fibres join the migration to Cow Bay

Commercial space continues to find tenants in Cow Bay, with
E'klektik Trading/Coastal Fibres the latest to migrate from downtown to the area

Prince Rupert's commercial scene has seen yet another shift towards the Cow Bay area of the city, with E'kletik Trading moving from its Third Avenue West location to new digs among the shops, restaurants and cafes of the Cow Bay/Atlin Terminal area of the city.

The move which took place in late June moved the stock from both E'klektic Trading and Coastal Fibres to the new location, settling into the spot between Spirits of Cow Bay and LeBlanc Fashions, arriving just in time to take part in their first Cow Bay Days of July 7th.

The shift to Cow Bay adds one more commercial space to the expanding footprint for the tourist/shopping area, which now has moved up along 1st Avenue East and provides for an interesting cross section of options for residents and visitors alike.

The Cow Bay area continues to be the new destination of choice for
the city's commercial sector, with E'kektic Trading/Coastal Fibres the
latest store to make the move to the Atlin Terminal area 

The move to Cow Bay Road also puts E'klektic Trading/Coastal Fibres into the heart of the cruise season foot traffic, with the summer months making for a lively scene in the area and makes for a good fit for the shop for the district.

Cow Bay's gain however, highlights the growing sense of abandonment that is being found on Third Avenue West, particularly from Fulton Street and along to the West, where a number of store fronts remain empty, many having been so for years.

The city's western downtown core has seen a string of store closures or moves
over the last few years, making for a growing number of empty storefronts

There have been many studies into the struggles of the downtown core in recent years, and some continue on today.

But so far, few solutions seem to have been delivered to try and stem the string of closures and movements out of the once vibrant city downtown core.

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Ecotrust Canada lays out their agenda for the months to come on community initiatives
Ecotrust Canada to provide update to City Council on range of community plans
Cow Bay Marina Fish Market plan now under study by Ecotrust's North Coast Innovation Lab
Observations on state of downtown and business climate spur on line discussions
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Chamber of Commerce seeks ideas for downtown improvement

For a look at some of the latest notes on the Commercial scene in the Northwest see our archive page here.


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