Edmonton: Your Gateway to Industrial Opportunity
Strategically located. Globally connected. Open for industrial growth.
Edmonton is the ideal place to expand, relocate or grow your industrial business. With abundant development-ready land, a robust infrastructure network, a skilled workforce, competitive costs and support to thrive, Edmonton empowers businesses to move fast, operate efficiently and scale with confidence.
Whether you’re in advanced manufacturing, logistics, energy, or food processing, Edmonton delivers the space, support and connections you need to succeed.
Why Edmonton
Your Industrial Advantage Starts Here
Edmonton is Western Canada’s industrial hub—offering the land, location and leadership to fuel your growth.
Explore the reasons leading companies are choosing Edmonton.
Strategic Location and Infrastructure
At the Heart of the West’s Trade Corridor
Located at the nexus of national rail lines, major highway, and air cargo routes, Edmonton is a critical logistics hub. With direct access to the Port of Prince Rupert, CN and CP rail and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)—a global cargo gateway—Edmonton ensures your goods move efficiently, wherever they need to go.
Quality of Life That Retains Talent
A Place Where Industry and People Thrive
Edmonton offers a balanced lifestyle with urban opportunities. Featuring over 1000 parks, a vibrant arts and festivals scene and Canada's largest urban green space, the city fosters a quality of life that attracts and retains top talent, ensuring your workforce can live well while contributing to your business's success.
Talent and Education
Skilled, Educated, and Ready to Work
Edmonton is home to one of Canada’s youngest, most educated workforces. Seven post-secondary institutions, including the University of Alberta, NAIT and NorQuest College, provide workforce development tailored to industrial needs. From trades and tech to research and logistics, your business has access to job-ready talent at every level.
Low Costs and Big Opportunity
A Smart Financial Choice for Industrial Growth
Edmonton provides lower costs of living and doing business compared to other major cities. With no machinery and equipment tax and competitive industrial land costs, along with access to incentives and grants, Edmonton presents a smart financial choice for industrial growth, making it easier for your business to scale and succeed.
Innovation and Technology Leadership
Where Industry Meets Intelligence
Edmonton is a global leader in artificial intelligence and applied tech. With institutions like the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) and the University of Alberta (ranked #1 in Canada for AI research), the city offers unmatched research and development capabilities and a thriving tech ecosystem that supports startups and scale-ups across all industrial sectors.
Economic Diversification and Sustainability
Built for Today, Ready for Tomorrow
Edmonton’s economy is powered by innovation across clean energy, advanced manufacturing, construction and logistics. The city is actively attracting green investment in hydrogen, energy storage and circular economy solutions—ensuring your business benefits from a forward-thinking, future-proof economy.
By the Numbers: Edmonton’s Industrial Advantage
Edmonton is investing in infrastructure, land and services to support industrial growth—making it easier for businesses to build, operate and thrive.
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- 1.2 million people
- 7+ post-secondary and trade institutions
- 36.8 — median age, well below the national average of 40.3
- 2 major rail lines and 1 international cargo airport nearby
- $120+ billion regional GDP with strong industrial contributions
- 1,000+ parks and green spaces
- 23% - Alberta boasts the lowest combined (provincial and federal) corporate tax rate in Canada (one of the lowest in North America)
Edmonton has the development-ready land your business needs—backed by world-class infrastructure and utilities.
- 9.95+ million sq. ft. of available industrial space (as of 2023)
- Over 6,500 hectares of available industrial land (as of 2023)
- Planned zoning, servicing and land-use policies for ease of development
- Road, rail and airport connections within easy access
Key Sectors Driving Industrial Investment
Pioneering the Future of Industry
Edmonton’s diverse economy is powered by high-growth sectors that are shaping the future of industry.
Western Canada’s leader in precision fabrication, modular construction and machinery—with land, logistics, and labour to match.
A global AI powerhouse driving innovation in automation, robotics and industrial software—fueling growth across all sectors.
From hydrogen and carbon capture to petrochemicals and renewables, Edmonton is leading Canada’s energy transition.
Access Western Canada’s rich agriculture base with modern infrastructure, export-ready logistics and competitive utilities.
Fuelled by world-class research and collaboration, Edmonton’s life sciences ecosystem supports biotech, pharma and health innovation.
As a key inland port, Edmonton offers unmatched intermodal access, proximity to major corridors and industrial development capacity.
Incentives and programs available to industrial clients including:
- Municipal, provincial and federal incentives and programs
- Infrastructure support for industrial developments
- Fast-track permitting processes
- Brownfield redevelopment grant
Your Partner in Industrial Growth
A City That Works With You
Whether you’re in early planning or ready to break ground, our Industrial Growth Hub is ready to support you.
From customized site searches to permitting, zoning and incentive navigation, our team helps you go from idea to operational seamlessly.