Welcome to Fort McMurray.

With its beautiful clear waters and expansive forests, the area around Fort McMurray offers some of the most unspoilt natural scenery in the world. The town itself is tiny by urban measurements, but it is growing rapidly as workers arrive from around the world to work in the oil industry. The northernmost town in Alberta, it suffers harsh winters, but new residents can adapt quickly. It also offers the highest average earnings in Canada, a young, predominantly male, population, and the most expensive housing in the country.

Getting There
The need-to-know stuff, from visas to vaccinations to budget planning. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. Bringing furniture? We’ll tell you how to get it there promptly. Pets? You need to know the red tape.

Living There
Best place to live? In the town or out in one of the satellite villages? How do you cope with drivig in heavy weather? Can you bring your own car if coming from the US? And what about a super-competent doctor, a dentist, an opthalmologist? How do I hook up utilities? We have the details

Raising Kids There
Clue in on the available schools and how the local education system works. Find out childcare options and our recommendations for pediatricians. Fort McMurray is a good place to bring your kids out - outdoor activities, clubs, sports, restaurants. And for dressing them, we'll show you the best stores.

Playing There
Okay, you’ve finished work, so now what? Fort McMurray is not large enough to offer a wide range, but we have give you a breakdown of what is available. We'll also help you pursue your interests - sightseeing, keeping fit, cinema, music, restaurants, spas, beauty salons.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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