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OPPORTUNITY

Discover the Edmonton Region

At the crossroads of tech, talent, and sustainability

We are

young,

EDUCATED,

growing,

and CONNECTED

The Edmonton Region offers a balanced mix of traditional industry strength and innovative growth potential, supported by robust infrastructure, a strategic location, and a thriving business ecosystem. This combination makes it a prime location for those seeking long-term, sustainable investment opportunities.

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region at a glance

Discover what makes the Edmonton Region unique

strategic location

Nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada's energy hub, the Edmonton Region sits at the crossroads of major transportation routes—highways, rail lines, and air corridors—which streamlines access to key markets both within Canada and into the United States.

Its connection to major transportation corridors makes it a natural distribution and logistics hub, linking resource-rich areas with global trade networks.

Canada’s stable political and economic environment further reinforces these advantages, ensuring predictable business conditions and access to a network of international trade agreements.

Key facts

Closest major city in North America to Asia

Home to a population of 1.5 million

Fifth largest economy in Canada

Edmonton International Airport is Canada's largest airport by land mass

SUSTAINABLE and
innovative ecosystem

While traditionally known for its energy sector, the Edmonton Region has evolved into a multifaceted economy that embraces technology, renewable energy, research, and advanced manufacturing.

The region benefits from access to top-tier educational institutions and a diverse talent pool, fostering innovation across industries from energy and technology to agriculture and manufacturing.

The region is also home to Canada's first and largest hydrogen hub.

Key facts

$30 Billion in new hydrogen projects planned by 2030

Home to one of themost advanced carbon capture and storage networks in the world

University of Alberta ranked in the global top100 universities

Ranked in the top five globally for AI research

A Region Built for
BUSINESS

For business owners, every dollar saved on overhead is a dollar that can be reinvested into growth and innovation.

In the Edmonton Region, affordability isn’t just a benefit—it’s a strategic advantage. Lower real estate costs, competitive labor rates, and streamlined regulatory processes combine to reduce operating expenses, freeing up capital to drive your business forward. This means you can invest more in talent, technology, and expansion while maintaining a healthy bottom line.

Simply put, operating in the Edmonton Region makes fiscal sense, giving you the room to scale and thrive in a supportive, cost-effective environment.

Key facts

5th largest economy in Canada

Fastest growing GDP in Canada

One of the lowest corporate tax rates in North America

Among the lowest downtown office rental rates in North America

The Edmonton Region

AT HANNOVER MESSE 2025

Meet the Edmonton Metro Region delegates

Success Stories

WHAT BUSINESS LEADERS

ARE SAYING

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Varme has established our headquarters in Edmonton because of the city’s position as ground zero for the Canadian energy transition. The scale and sophistication of our Industrial Heartland, coupled with the best CCS cap rock in the world make Edmonton an ideal sandbox for Varme. Our current corporate objective is to deploy over $600M in capital to a portfolio of 3 facilities in Alberta

Sean Collins

CEO of Varme Energy
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In other major tech hubs, talent is expensive and retention is really difficult. It’s a frustrating environment for fledgling companies. I think it would have been a lot more difficult to get the momentum we developed early on if we weren’t in Edmonton. Today, Edmonton is a city of over a million people, with a really big university and a couple of colleges. The quality of the talent that comes out of these institutions is high.

Sam Pillar

CEO of Jobber
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Residing in Edmonton truly inspires innovation. We are fortunate that our city is home to some of the largest construction companies in Canada, has an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, and has a highly skilled workforce

Siamak Akhlaghi

CEO and President - Correct-AI

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