Canada's Western Gateway

Canada's Western Gateway is the trade and logistics corridor at the heart of Canada's agriculture supercluster. We are proud to be the hub of trade and logistics in Western Canada. Discover the region's exceptional business opportunities.

Discover the opportunities that await in Canada's Western Gateway region!

687M+

Annual Economic Output

1,000+

Jobs Supported

2,400+

Trucks per day

700+

Transportation & Logistics Businesses

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WHY CHOOSE SOUTHERN ALBERTA

Experience the best through Canada's Western Gateway

Canada's Western Gateway is the ideal location for businesses looking to expand their operations. Our region offers a strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce. We are known for our innovation and sustainability across the world.

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Years in Motion

100+

Active Industry Connections

16+

Contributing Partners

If you're in the business of transportation, you should be here!

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Strategic Location

Located at the crossroads of major highway and rail corridors, Canada’s Western Gateway offers direct access to key North American markets for faster, more efficient distribution.

Your Distribution Hub

Our region can meet the needs of businesses looking to move goods quickly and efficiently to global markets.

Access everything from air, rail and truck transportation to warehousing to world-class business supports.

Southern Alberta Feeds The World

Canada's Western Gateway is a logistics cluster within an agrifood cluster, within a booming agricultural and energy rich-region, within the most competitive province in Canada.

Quality Of Life

Our region is known for its vibrant quality of life. With access to world-class amenities and natural beauty, our residents enjoy a high standard of living.

Your Distribution Hub

Our region can meet the needs of businesses looking to move goods quickly and efficiently to global markets.

Access everything from air, rail and truck transportation to warehousing to world-class business supports.

Partnering Across Southern Alberta

We collaborate with key rail, airport, and industrial locations across Southern Alberta to support efficient movement of goods and people.

Canada's Western Gateway is the ideal location for businesses looking to expand their operations. Our region offers a strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce. We are known for our innovation and sustainability across the world.

3805 Trucking Inc.
520 Transport Ltd.
Advanced Cattle Carriers
Al Hawley Trucking Inc.
Anne-Mor Express Ltd
Bazentine Trucking Ltd.
B&D Walter Trucking Ltd.
Bob Matthews Trucking Ltd.
Border Transport

Our Partners

Canada’s Western Gateway is a collaborative network advancing Southern Alberta’s key industries through investment attraction and regional advocacy.

Our Community and Industry partners include:

Lethbridge County Town of Milk River Cando Rail & Terminals Village of Coutts Village of Stirling, Village of Warner Warner County

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LETHBRIDGE

SOUTHGROW REGIONAL INITIATIVE

CANADA'S PREMIER FOOD CORRIDOR

SOUTHERN ALBERTA INVESTMENT & TRADE INITIATIVE

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Lethbridge continues to stand out as a leader in manufacturing performance.

Among major cities in the province, our region ranks with the highest exports per worker, highlighting the efficiency and strength of our local industries.

This level of productivity reflects the infrastructure, workforce, and business environment that support long-term growth. Learn more about what makes Lethbridge a competitive place to operate and expand & Read the full report at chooselethbridge.ca

We had a great turnout at our recent round table session focused on moving freight across the Canada-US border. We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion.

It was valuable to hear directly from industry experts and to connect with regional businesses working in logistics and transportation. Conversations like these help businesses operate more efficiently and stay competitive

With the Coutts border crossing just an hour from Lethbridge and operating 24 hours a day, it continues to play a critical role in keeping goods moving across North America.

At CWG, we look forward to continuing this work together across our region.

Essentially everything is delivered by a truck.

Derek Brown’s Driving School plays a critical role in equipping the next generation of drivers from this region with the skills needed to keep goods moving efficiently across our corridor and beyond. Strengthening workforce capacity in logistics directly strengthens our regional economy.

Engage with our team to discuss how workforce development can support your industry and our shared growth.

Rylan Howard, Industry Engagement Coordinator, and Brady Schnell, Cluster Development Manager, were delighted to attend the SouthGrow Economic Summit on behalf of CWG today.

It was great to see communities, all levels of government, and industry come together to align priorities and drive regional growth. Looking forward to continuing those conversations.

When we talk about advancing the corridor, rail is a key element that keeps our economy moving.

Canada’s Western Gateway is connected to the CANAMEX corridor and serviced by @cpkcrail, with local support from Cando Rail Terminals, strengthening Southern Alberta’s role in continental trade.

Reliable rail access supports efficient goods movement, reduces supply chain risk, and connects the region to major North American markets—providing stable jobs, resilient industries, and opportunities for investors. Infrastructure like this positions the corridor for long-term growth and competitiveness.

More local businesses are looking beyond traditional markets.

The most recent Brighter Together Survey shows 15 percent of businesses in our area are actively exploring diversification into new interprovincial and international export markets, up from 9 percent in previous years. This shift reflects a growing focus on resilience, competitiveness, and long term growth. At Canada’s Western Gateway, we are supporting trade diversification and strengthening connections that position our corridor as a strategic place to expand.

Curious how businesses are expanding their operations? Reach out to our team to discuss how your business can leverage the corridor to access new markets. canadaswesterngateway.ca

Regional partnerships are essential to sustaining trade and logistics growth. Derek Brown's Academy of Driving is helping build the skilled transportation workforce our corridor depends on. With our close proximity to the United States and a 24 hour border crossing, driver and trucker training is critical to maintaining reliable cross border movement and supply chain strength. Investing in workforce development ensures long term economic stability for the region and strengthens the industries that rely on the efficient movement of goods.

We invite employers, training partners, and industry leaders to connect with us to help further strengthen our workforce partnerships across this corridor. Learn more by visiting our website today: canadswesterngateway.ca

Manufacturing is a driving force in Lethbridge, accounting for more than 70 percent of our region’s exports and connecting Southern Alberta to global markets.

The Lethbridge Manufacturing Association brings local manufacturers together to collaborate, advocate, and strengthen the sector. If you lead a manufacturing business in Southern Alberta, we encourage you to consider joining the Association and be part of shaping the future of our industry.

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The recent decision by WestJet to discontinue service between Lethbridge and Calgary, as well as Medicine Hat and Calgary, represents a shift in regional passenger connectivity. For some southern Alberta businesses, this means greater reliance on highway access to Calgary International Airport for commercial air travel.

While the change is notable, Canada Western Gateway’s mandate remains focused on the movement of goods rather than passenger travel. Air cargo activity at Lethbridge Airport has historically been limited. Recent City investments in airside infrastructure may, however, create opportunities for warehousing, logistics support services, and other compatible industrial uses on airport lands.

CWG continues to prioritize practical goods movement initiatives identified through ongoing industry engagement, including commercial truck rest capacity, driver training pathways, and strengthening cross-border trade through the Coutts corridor. A regional Movement of Goods Study will be released in the coming weeks and will further inform long-term infrastructure alignment with rail and road transport.

Transportation networks evolve. Our focus remains on advancing resilient, multimodal trade infrastructure that supports carriers, customs brokers, warehousing operators, and manufacturers across southern Alberta.

Our region has a lot to offer, starting with the people, infrastructure, and connections that make it work.

Brady Schnell, Cluster Development Manager at Canada’s Western Gateway, explains why this region continues to stand out as a place to build, invest, and grow. From strong industry collaboration to strategic access and opportunity, the corridor is well positioned to support long-term success.

It is this combination of assets, partnerships, and potential that makes the region a key part of Canada’s trade and logistics landscape.

Industry research is reinforcing a clear shift in how trade and logistics operate.

The 2025 Inland Port Industry Research Report from Supply Chain Canada highlights a move away from rigid, linear supply chains toward more integrated and flexible networks. Inland ports and trade corridors are increasingly valued for their ability to connect modes, regions, and partners in ways that allow goods to reroute, scale, and adapt as conditions change.

At Canada’s Western Gateway, this aligns with how we approach corridor development. Strengthening intermodal connections, inland infrastructure, and cross border access to support a more connected ecosystem. This is the advantage of CWG.

Who is shaping the future of trade and logistics across our corridor?

Strong leadership is critical to the growth of transportation, supply chains, infrastructure, and economic development. The people guiding this work strengthen resilience, drive innovation, and support long-term competitiveness.

At Canada’s Western Gateway, we want to connect with leaders in trade and logistics willing to share their experience and insight. Highlighting leadership across the corridor helps build a stronger, more informed workforce.

If you are a leader in this space, or know someone making an impact, we invite you to join the conversation. Visit our website and get in touch with our team today! https://www.canadaswesterngateway.ca/

Recent national research from Supply Chain Canada reinforces Alberta’s role as a critical export anchor for Canada.
That recognition reflects more than volume alone. It underscores the importance of interprovincial trade corridors that enable efficient movement, diversified access, and strong connectivity across regions. At Canada’s Western Gateway, continued corridor development directly supports this national role. By strengthening connections between provinces, borders, and inland infrastructure, we help deliver the reliability and scale export-driven regions require.

Learn more about how corridor development is shaping Canada’s trade future: canadaswesterngateway.ca

Understanding the challenges facing our corridor starts with listening.

Our industry engagement coordinator, Rylan works closely with small and medium-sized businesses across the region to better understand the realities they face. From transportation and border processes to infrastructure and workforce pressures, these conversations surface the issues that matter most to industry.

At Canada’s Western Gateway, this type of engagement is essential. It ensures industry perspectives inform how we support collaboration, adaptability, and long-term competitiveness across the corridor. If you operate within the corridor and would like to share your perspective, we encourage you to connect with our team! Visit our website for more information.

Big thanks to Derek Clothier for inviting us for a conversation with Logistics Lowdown where we discuss Canada’s Western Gateway and the role southern Alberta plays in North American trade and logistics. The episode covers border access, multimodal assets, and why this corridor continues to attract interest from industry and investors.

Shout out to Jane at the CITT Alberta Area Council for the introduction!

Interviewed by: Derek Clothier, Inside Logistics Magazine, and the Logistics Lowdown Podcast.

We are seeing firsthand how diversification is reshaping Canada’s trade landscape.

Growth in exports beyond the United States reinforces a key priority at Canada’s Western Gateway: building adaptable trade corridors that support evolving markets, diversified access, and long-term competitiveness.

As global trade patterns shift, adaptability is foundational to sustained growth and reliable cross-border movement.

Through advocacy, collaboration, and regional leadership, Canada’s Western Gateway is actively positioning Southern Alberta as a hub for trade and logistics in Western Canada. At the heart of Canada’s agriculture supercluster, we are working to attract investment, strengthen infrastructure, and support a skilled workforce that enables businesses to expand, innovate, and compete globally. Let’s continue the conversation and growth, reach out at canadaswesterngateway.ca.

We are seeing trade and logistics continue to grow as key drivers of our regional economy, with workforce development becoming increasingly critical to long term success.

Through our work with industry partners, we see a growing need to engage, attract, and prepare the next generation of talent to support this sector’s future. We want to hear from business and industry professionals shaping the future of trade and logistics. Reach out to our industry professionals at CWG today to start the conversation.

Winter conditions may challenge transportation networks, but momentum across the corridor continues. Connected by rail, road, and air, with a 24 7 border crossing, Canada’s Western Gateway remains focused on supporting reliable, year round trade and logistics movement.

CWG keeps moving trade forward year round.

Meet Brady Schnell, Cluster Development Manager at Canada’s Western Gateway.

Brady is optimistic about supporting the growth of key industry clusters by bringing partners together, advancing strategic initiatives, and helping position the region for long term competitiveness in trade, logistics, and economic development. Reach out to connect and learn more about the work happening across the corridor.

Post holiday e-commerce trends continue to show the demand to reshape how goods move across the region, from last mile delivery to cross border logistics. As consumer spending patterns evolve, so do infrastructure needs, workforce demands, and supply chain strategies. We are working alongside industry to support this shift and ensure the corridor is positioned for continued growth. We want to hear from trade and logistics professionals navigating these changes. Visit our website to connect with our team.

Meet Rylan Howard, Industry Engagement Coordinator at Canada’s Western Gateway.

Rylan works closely with businesses and industry partners across the corridor, helping strengthen connections, identify opportunities, and support the collaboration that drives trade and logistics growth throughout the region. Connect with our team to continue the conversation.

We are entering the new year with strong momentum. Building on the progress made across trade, transportation, and regional collaboration, we look ahead to another year of advancing opportunity, strengthening partnerships, and supporting long term economic growth across the corridor.

Happy New Year from the CWG team!

As we close out the year, we are looking ahead with optimism and energy. CWG is ready to keep driving the motion forward in 2026 with new partnerships, new opportunities, and a continued commitment to economic growth across Southern Alberta. Here is a look back at the moments that shaped this year and a glimpse at the momentum building for the next.

Warm holiday wishes from our team at CWG. Thank you to our partners, businesses, and community members for another meaningful year of growth and collaboration. Stay safe on the roads and enjoy the season with family and friends!

The CPKC Holiday Train has become one of the most recognized rail traditions in Canada and its stop in Lethbridge last week brought the whole community together! As it celebrates another season of supporting food banks and raising awareness for food insecurity, we are proud to highlight the positive impact CPKC Rail continues to make across the country.

Winter roads can change quickly, which makes the basics more important than ever. Keep a safe distance from trucks, keep your lights on, and plan your route with the weather in mind.

These simple habits help everyone stay safe and keep traffic moving through the colder months. Stay alert and arrive alive.

If you are exploring investment or expansion opportunities in Southern Alberta, CWG is here to be a trusted partner. Our team provides insight, connections, and support to help businesses understand the landscape and make informed decisions. Whether you are a new or well established business, we are here to help you take the next step. Learn more on our website or to reach out today!

The 7th edition of the YQL Brighter Together Business Survey is now live and your voice matters!

Economic Development Lethbridge in collaboration with @l@lethchamber and @downtownleth are inviting local businesses to share feedback on the current health of their operations. Your input helps guide future decisions, support, and planning for our business community. We invite you to please take a few minutes to complete the survey to help shape what comes next for Lethbridge.

Check out the link at chooselethbridge.ca or comment Brighter Together & we can send you the link!

We are excited to share some behind the scenes insight into what CWG has been working on lately. We visited several unique locations across our region to capture the conversations shaping our key sectors. Brady Schnell and Rylan Howard shared their perspectives on partnership, growth, and the work happening behind the scenes every day. More of this story is coming soon.

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Our Mission

Is to support the growth, retention, and competitiveness of transportation, logistics, and warehousing businesses along the Lethbridge–Coutts corridor through industry engagement, workforce alignment, and regional collaboration.

Our Vision

Canada's Western Gateway aims to be a globally competitive trade corridor where efficient transportation, skilled labour, and coordinated infrastructure support long-term economic growth.

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Canada's Western Gateway

WHY CHOOSE SOUTHERN ALBERTA

Experience the best through Canada's Western Gateway

Canada's Western Gateway is the ideal location for businesses looking to expand their operations. Our region offers a strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce. We are known for our innovation and sustainability across the world.

If you're in the business of transportation, you should be here!

Strategic Location

Your Distribution Hub

Southern Alberta Feeds The World

Quality Of Life

Your Distribution Hub

Partnering Across Southern Alberta

Our Partners

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Take the CWG Industry Survey

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Still Have Questions? We would be happy to answer any questions you have about Canada's Western Gateway. Simply fill out this contact form below and we’ll do our best to reply within 48 hours.

Still Have Questions?
We would be happy to answer any questions you have about Canada's Western Gateway. Simply fill out this contact form below and we’ll do our best to reply within 48 hours.