Invest in Southern Alberta
Canada’s Western Gateway connects over 200 companies in Southern Alberta’s trade and logistics
Anchored by the Lethbridge Census Metropolitan Area has 113,671 people, up 11.2 per cent over five years, the region links three major highways and national and US rail lines, supports 3,000 transport and logistics jobs, and connects a $4 billion-dollar agricultural economy to North America and global markets.
Discover the investment opportunities that await in Canada's Western Gateway region!
Benefits of Investing in Alberta
No Provincial Sales Tax
Alberta’s total provincial consumption tax burden is 6-10% lower than most provinces.
No Payroll Tax
Alberta businesses pay no provincial payroll tax, saving employers up to $1,650 per $100,000 of payroll compared with Quebec.
No Health Care Premiums
Alberta businesses avoid provincial health premiums and employer health taxes, saving thousands of dollars per year compared with employers in provinces like Ontario.
Competitive Industrial Land
Southern Alberta property taxes are below the Canadian average, saving businesses and homeowners thousands annually on real estate compared with most provinces.
Integrated Trade Infrastructure
Direct access to Highways 2, 3, and 4 and Class I rail connections to CPKC and CN provide continuous freight movement across Canada and into the United States.
Available Sites & Buildings
Identify shovel ready industrial land, rail served parcels, and expandable commercial buildings across the CWG corridor. Partner municipalities provide access to serviced industrial parks, logistics zoned land, and development ready sites positioned for warehousing, distribution, and trade oriented investment.
Infrastructure & Access
Southern Alberta’s trade advantage is multimodal connectivity and border access. The corridor integrates highway, rail, and airport infrastructure within a one-hour trade shed, with the 24-hour Coutts US border crossing and CPKC rail connectivity to major North American markets.
Investment Supports & Incentives
Municipal
-
Warner County / Milk River / Stirling / Warner / Coutts
COMING SOON
-
Development & Government Resources
-
Permits, Incentives & Funding
-
Expansion & Relocation Guide (external link or downloadable guide)
