Welcome to Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia

THE CHAMPIONS OF BC's MAIN STREETS

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Formed in 1991 to assist and promote the BIA movement in British Columbia,
Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC) is the provincial
champion of strong, vibrant and successful downtowns, main streets and
commercial districts throughout our province.

2021 BIABC Conference

General Election

BIA Benefits Program

Creating partnerships
neighbourhoods grow from.

Your BIABC has forged important, beneficial and lasting partnerships with organizations like Terasen Gas, BC Hydro and Fortis BC, the International Council of Shopping Centres and the International Downtown Association. These relationships enable BIABC members to access tools that will help shape and enhance neighbourhoods, save money and source local BC solutions and perspectives using a global network of urban developers and contacts.

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Taking the West End to beautiful new heights.
#WeAmaze #biabc (📷: @urban_yvr)

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Have a seat, stay a while in @iyaletown.
#iHeartYaletown #biabc (📷: @iyaletown)

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For a wheelie good time, take a spin around @downtownpenticton! There’s so much to explore. 🚲
#downtownpenticton #biabc (📷: @revygurl)

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We love a good pop-up neighbourhood plaza like this colourful one in @cambievillage.
#cambievillage #biabc (📷: @cambievillage)

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Who doesn’t love an outdoor art gallery…anyone check out the @downtownsquamish Mural Walk this past weekend? 🎨
#squamishmuralwalk #biabc (📷: @downtownsquamish)

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Good vibes only in @downtownabbotsford.
#RoadToJoy2021 #biabc (📷: @downtownabbotsford | @beechic_boutique)

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Happy Pride! 🌈
#happypride #pride #biabc
1. Fort Langley crosswalk | 📷: @myminionvoice
2. Beautiful Like a Rainbow bench | 📷: @robsonstreet
3. Step With Me interactive installation | 📷: @gabrielmartinsphoto
4. Jim Deva Plaza | 📷: @maredia.sn
5. Yaletown Pride installation | 📷: @iyaletown

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When your banners match the sunset. 🌅
#downtowncalgary #biabc (📷: @ishi.insta)

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Get out, explore & support your favourite neighbourhood this weekend. Be sure to check out what the local BIA has planned ~ music, dance, public art, pop-up markets, events, scavenger hunts, games and always lots of fun promotions and contests ...

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DYK that BIA’s host many of the events and festivals that happen in your community? And we couldn’t be more thrilled to see the return of neighbourhood celebrations this summer like Spring(back) Fest in @downtownkamloops, a block party featuring live ...

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