When you think of the best place to live, work and play…
think Whitecourt.

Whitecourt has what it takes to build your business.  We have a wide selection of affordable real estate options; telecommunications; and modern transportation and infrastructure.

Demographics

• Town of Whitecourt population 9,202 (2008 figure)
  Average annual household income is $69,894 (2001 figure)
  Median age is 29.3

Location

• Strategically located on Highway 43 and 32. 
• Highway 43, also known as the Canamex Corridor, connects from Edmonton (Highway 16, or Yellowhead Trail), and proceeds north of Whitecourt connecting to Grande Prairie, and British Columbia. The Canamex Corridor is a north–south trade corridor that facilitates the movement of people, information, goods and services across the national and international borders. It links Alaska to Mexico and travels through the states of Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Montana and the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon Territory.
• There are almost 7,000 vehicles traveling through Whitecourt along Highway 43 on average daily.
• Whitecourt is a short distance away from large urban centers in the North: 1½ hours from Edmonton, 2½ hours from Jasper and 2½ hours from Grande Prairie.
• Our available air and ground transport systems are capable of handling distribution of many goods.
• Located at the confluence of the Athabasca and McLeod Rivers - which creates a variety of recreational opportunities.

Alberta Advantage

• Alberta is the only province in Canada with no provincial sales tax (PST).
• There are no provincial capital or payroll taxes, which are common in other provinces.

• Whitecourt’s industry is largely resource based.
• Forestry – Plays a major role, with companies such as Millar Western, Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), and Blue Ridge Lumber located in the area.
• Oil & Gas – Numerous oil and gas companies have offices located in Whitecourt.
• Tourism – Is continuing to develop, with interest and awareness growing from outdoor recreation tourist markets. 

Culture & Recreation

• Whitecourt has a variety of recreational facilities, parks and services to cover all leisure needs.
• Whitecourt is the “Snowmobile Capital of Alberta” and as such has hundreds of kilometers of groomed off-highway vehicle trails.
• Recreation facilities include: Allan & Jean Millar Centre, Scott Safety Centre, Graham Acres, Whitecourt Golf & Country Club, a variety of outdoor rinks (in the winter months), a variety of community playgrounds and parks, over 30 kilometers of walking trails, and hundreds of groomed off-highway vehicle trails.