Transportation Industry

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Getting your product to market

A large and vibrant market makes us one of the most competitive economic corridors in the world.

Located in the heart of Alberta and Western Canada, we have access to a trade area of more than 275,000 people and a distribution capability to over 2.4 million people within a two-hour drive. From Central Alberta, you'll have access to markets of over 15 million people in Western Canadian and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Sector success

The transportation sector posted impressive average real GDP growth of 4.6% per year from 2000 to 2007, outpacing growth of the broader Alberta economy by almost a full percent. This may be partly attributed to Alberta's competitive pro-business climate and low tax rates - rates for diesel fuel are the lowest in Canada. More on Central Alberta's business climate. 

Future expansion

As the service centre for all of Central Alberta, retail, wholesale and distribution industries continue to expand to meet demands. And the provincial government has proposed ambitious long-term capital plans, with spending of $6 billion per year targeted at provincial infrastructure.

In addition, Alberta's pipeline infrastructure is about to undergo a substantial expansion, which would increase access to lucrative key markets in Asia Pacific.

More on our major transportation corridors.