Welcome to Strathmore! Rural Reimagined.
Strathmore is a vibrant town with a deep history of agriculture. Strathmore was settled and developed by the CPR in 1883 with the start of building railway track and demonstration farms.
Today, Strathmore is a community of almost 15,000 people located 40 km east of Calgary with convenient access to trail systems through canals, ponds, and wetlands. While agricultural developments cover large areas of the surrounding area, Strathmore provides its residents with the benefits of country living, town services and easy access to large city facilities while residing in an area combining heritage and modern amenities.
Strathmore is a South-Central location.
Part of the Calgary Region, Strathmore is located in southern Alberta, 35 minutes east of the Calgary International Airport. With a population of over 13,000 residents and over 500 local businesses, Strathmore is growing and is a place to do business.
Location |
Strathmore is located on the #1 TransCanada Highway – a major highway in Alberta. It is 35 minutes to Downtown Calgary – a neighbour to 102 head offices, Western Canada’s distribution hub and international airport connections to 100 destinations. Strathmore is in the fastest growing region in Canada. |
Market Access |
Our central location and market access provides Strathmore businesses with access to a large local trade area, regional market of almost 1. 5 million people
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Talented Workforce |
With a population of almost 15,000 people, and a consistent increase of 1.69% from 2019 to 2020, our diverse and talented workforce supports the growth and expansion Strathmore’s business base. |
Affordability |
Businesses in Strathmore benefit from no provincial sales tax, no capital or payroll taxes and no machinery and equipment taxes.
Strathmore is an affordable community in the Calgary Region, in terms of lease rates, operating costs and price per acre.
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Services |
Strathmore District Health Services
Water and Wastewater
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Recreation |
Parks and Pathways
Kinsmen park
Recreation Facilities
Learn more about recreation facilities here. |
Education |
Strathmore is fortunate to have five Elementary Schools to choose from, Public and Catholic. We also have one K-9 school, a junior high and Catholic or Public High Schools to chose from.
For post secondary offers, Strathmore is near enough to Calgary to take advantage of the post secondary institutions there. Additionally Bow Valley College has a branch locally here in Strathmore. |
Networking |
Get to know your local partners and learn how they can help your business grow!
Other Business Networks
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In Strathmore, we’re dedicated to creating an environment where businesses flourish without the unnecessary obstacles. Strathmore’s Economic Development Team is your gateway to a business friendly community where we prioritize your success by rolling out the red carpet, not
the red tape. Here's a few of the things you can find our team working on:
- Business support – start up, expansion, succession
- Promoting Strathmore
- Investment attraction
- Entrepreneurial and business training and workshops
- Networking and connecting
- Research and information services
- Tourism development
- Implement Strathmore’s economic development strategies
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