About Edmonton
COMMUNITY PAGE
You will discover the sophistication of a modern city and the warmth of western hospitality when you reside in or visit Edmonton. The city takes pride in its uniqueness from world famous West Edmonton Mall to lush parks which stretch out along the beautiful North Saskatchewan River valley winding through the centre of the city. This natural corridor boasts all-season recreation and relaxation. This is the longest expanse of urban parkland in North America, encompassing over 7400 hectares of breathtaking sites, nature trails, attractions, and over 30 kilometers of paved multi-use paths for cycling, jogging or a leisurely stroll.
Edmonton with a metropolitan population of over 850,000, is the capital of Alberta and the fifth largest metro area in Canada. Located at approximately the geographic centre of Alberta at 665 metres (2,182 feet) above sea level, Metro Edmonton covers an area of 6,640 square kilometres (2,565 square miles).
Alberta offers one of the most favorable tax structures in Canada. Albertans pay no retail sales taxes and enjoy the lowest basic income tax rate in the country. There are no inheritance or succession taxes levied in Alberta.
INDUSTRY
Alberta offers one of the most favorable tax structures in Canada. Albertans pay no retail sales taxes and enjoy the lowest basic income tax rate in the country. There are no inheritance or succession taxes levied in Alberta.
Major Industries (Top Five):
- Retail Trade (18.3%)
- Business Services (16.9%)
- Health & Social Services (10.3%)
- Wholesale Trade ( 8.4%)
- Manufacturing ( 7.5%)
- Government of Alberta (14,800)
- City of Edmonton ( 9,920)
- Edmonton Public School Board ( 7,000)
- Canada Safeway Ltd. ( 6,050)
- University of Alberta ( 6,000)
- AGT Limited ( 5,700)
- Government of Canada ( 5,430)
- Canadian Utilities Limited ( 4,600)
- Royal Alexandra Hospital ( 3,400)
- Caritas Health Group ( 3,000)
- University Hospital ( 2,900)
- Edmonton Catholic School District ( 2,800)
- Canada Post Corporation ( 2,600)
- Northlands Park ( 2,500)
- MacDonald s Restaurants of Canada ( 2,500)