Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Transportation and Logistics


Edmonton’s integrated transportation network efficiently serves customers regionally and around the world. With nearly $200 billion in major capital projects proceeding in northern Alberta — and with new pipeline construction proposed for the Arctic — transportation opportunities for the near future are phenomenal.

  • Two of North America’s leading railroads, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, are expanding their capacity to service the region. 
  • Our modern roadway network continues to evolve, with the northern section of Anthony Henday Drive now under construction. 
  • Edmonton International Airport had the greatest passenger growth of all Canadian airports in 2008. Learn more about the Edmonton International Airport through the people who've experienced it www.edmontonstories.ca.
  • Through oil sands development, local firms have achieved global reputations in moving over-sized loads through challenging terrain. 
  • Volumes of container shipments are increasing through our region to Asia, increasing via the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C. As a result, Greater Edmonton is playing a greater role as a centre of distribution, warehousing and logistics.
  • Port Alberta, a partnership between EEDC, Edmonton Airports and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, proposes to create an international trade hub in the Edmonton region.

Contact:
Jamie King
Economic Development Officer
780.917.7880
1.800.661.6965
JKing@edmonton.com

Lifestyle

"Among the accolades citizens may take for granted, Edmonton has been named the Cultural Capital of Canada, boasts more hours of sunlight than most other major Canadian cities, and hosts more festivals and international events than any one person could possibly attend." E-town scores big on festivals - and sunshine – Brookes Merritt, Edmonton Sun June 23, 2007