Fort Saskatchewan is a growing hub that offers essential production, maintenance, and supply chain solutions for large-scale industrial operations. Located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, the region is seeing a surge of major investments and expansions, including Dow's $11.6 billion Path2Zero project.
Many large-scale projects are underway, and more than 40 companies have invested over $40 billion in sectors like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. The demand for support services, fabrication, and manufacturing solutions has never been greater. As this industrial activity continues, Fort Saskatchewan gives businesses the opportunity to support the region’s growth through strategic infrastructure, skilled labour, and a business-friendly tax environment.
Key Statistics & Infrastructure
Why Fort Saskatchewan?
- Booming Industrial Activity: Fort Saskatchewan is at the heart of a region that’s seeing rapid expansion, with major projects like Dow’s Path2Zero and other large-scale investments driving demand for industrial support services and manufacturing.
- Access to Skilled Workforce: With 66% of residents having post-secondary education, Fort Saskatchewan offers businesses a talented and trained labour pool, supported by partnerships with world-class institutions like the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and the University of Alberta (U of A).
- Shovel-Ready Industrial Land: Fort Saskatchewan has large parcels of land that are easily serviced and immediately available for rapid development—ideal for industrial support services, fabrication, and manufacturing businesses.
- Proven Industrial Base: With over 40 world-class companies in sectors like oil and gas, energy, petrochemicals, and manufacturing, Fort Saskatchewan has an established industrial ecosystem with opportunities to collaborate and streamline supply chains.
- Strategic Location & Infrastructure: The City’s access to key transportation networks—including rail, highways, and nearby international airports—makes it simple to manage supply chain and logistics for industrial support companies.
Incentives & Support Programs
Fort Saskatchewan provides comprehensive support through municipal, provincial, and federal programs.
Municipal Incentives
Provincial Programs
Transportation & Logistics
Strategically positioned, Fort Saskatchewan ensures seamless logistics for industrial businesses.
- Highway Access: Located on Highways 15 and 21, offering direct routes to Edmonton and other key markets
- Rail Networks: Integrated CN and CP connections for efficient freight transport
- Export Routes: Proximity to the Port of Prince Rupert, 500 nautical miles closer to Asia than other Pacific Northwest ports
- Air Access: Expedited access to global markets via Edmonton International Airport.
Contact
Explore opportunities in Fort Saskatchewan’s value-added agriculture sector. Reach out to our Economic Development team for personalized guidance and support. Contact us at ecdev@fortsask.ca or call 780-992-6200.