Grand Forks

Nestled in the Kootenay Boundary region of British Columbia, Grand Forks is a vibrant community with a population of just over 4,000 people. The town is located in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by forests and mountains, and is a great place to enjoy the great outdoors. Grand Forks was incorporated in 1895 and had three railways, lumber mills, a smelter, mines, post office, a school and a hospital. Major industries in Grand forks are logging, agriculture, rock wool manufacturing, fabrication and tourism. Over the last decade rand Forks has lost the Pope & Talbot mill which was a big employer of the town. Christina lake, 20 minutes east of Grand Forks, is a popular tourist destination and for residences summer homes. The population can increase from about 1,000 people to 6,000 in the summer! The region experiences similar climate patterns to the Okanagan Valley except colder, snowier winters. The town has fun, family friendly events year round. A ski hill can be found at Phenoix Resort, only 30 mins from town. You can find many cafes, restaurants and a few pubs to gather with friends. Smugglers Spring Resort is an off-grid resort with cute cabins and tons of recreational activities at your doorstep. Enjoy the pace and tranquility that Grand Forks has to offer.

Tekamar Mortgage Fund will lend in Grand Forks. We will look at all mortgage products, including refinances, debt consolidation, poor credit, bankruptcy and everything else found on our mortgage products page. We will lend up to 70.0% in the City of Grand Forks.