Quesnel Downtown Assn

"LET'S MEET DOWNTOWN." Quesnel has a thriving downtown business centre and continues to grow. You can find everything you need within walking distance. We have restaurants, unique shops, banks, outdoor cafes, pharmacies, hardware, vehicles and so much more. Downtown Quesnel is also home to Lebourdais Park, the regional library, the, the Quesnel Twin Ice Arenas rinks, curling rink and the beautiful River Front Trail. So grab a coffee, relax at the Spirit Square and experience the hometown atmosphere in the heart of downtown. Who We Are The Quesnel Downtown Association (QDA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the Quesnel Downtown area as a business improvement area (BIA). Our organization is largely funded through a municipal bylaw levy that is reviewed every five years. The annual levy amount pays for new beautification projects, matches with other Provincial and Federal Grants. Board of Directors 2012/2013 Chair, Bruce Broughton, Willis Harper Home Hardware Vice Chair, Tracey Roberts, Quesnel Cariboo Observer Treasurer/Secretary, Vera Bishop, Carver's, Super Suds, Outlaw Promotions Chair/Director, Teresa Smith, Circle S Western Wear Revitalization Chair/Director, Carol Pitkin, Carver's, Super Suds, Outlaw Director, Jack Pannu, City Furntiture and Appliances Director, Mitchell Vik, K Max Director, Julie Lempke, The Best Western Tower Inn What is a business improvement association? A business improvement area is a self-help mechanism designed to assist local business people and property owners in upgrading and promoting their business and shopping district to further trade and commerce in their area.