Welcome to Fort McMurray, the largest city in the Wood Buffalo municipality.
This resource-rich location in northern Alberta is located on the largest
single known oil deposit in the world, the Athabasca Oil Sands. Take a tour
from the mines to pipelines and discover the incredible advancement in technology
that has taken place to make Fort McMurray one of Canada's most powerful
economic engines.
Whether you're navigating the hundreds of kilometers of trails through
the sand dunes, or taking a wild ride on the river, Fort McMurray offers
a multitude of activities for the true outdoorsman. As one of Canada's busiest
fishing ports, the many floatplanes that travel each day offer the unique
experience of flying into landscapes untouched by man. Take a trip back in
time and canoe the historic travel and trade routes followed by early trappers
and explorers. Tours are also available for viewings of the spectacular Northern
Lights as they dance through the skies of Fort McMurray with dazzling colour
and light. The awe-inspiring displays will have you gazing at this spectacular
force of nature.
Fort McMurray isn't just about oil sands and the outdoors! If it's entertainment
you're after, check out the many theatres, nightclubs, and live entertainment
venues, or try your luck at the casino for a night of fun.
In the mood for shopping? Visit the sixty-plus stores at the new River
City Centre, where you'll find your favourite national-chains. Make sure
to browse the many unique specialty stores where you'll find local art and
treasures. |
