Fort McMurray is one of the key industrial cities in Alberta being home to the World's largest oil sand deposits, holding over 30% of the world's petroleum reserves.
The oil sands lead to a huge population boom and are not only a profitable resource but have also become a major tourist attraction in the area with tours of the Oil Sand Plant becoming popular.
With a young and vibrant community of over 64,000 people, the community is vibrant, rich in history and has an exciting and prosperous future.
But the city is not just an industrial attraction; once known as Fort of the Forks, Fort McMurray is nestled in boreal forest at the confluence of four rivers.
Clearwater, Hanging Stone, Horse and the Athabasca River provide an abundance of outdoor adventure opportunities in summer and winter alike. Hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, dosgsledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, horse-drawn sleigh rides.... there is an activity in Fort McMurray to suit everyone!
In addition to the numerous activities available, Fort McMurray boats an ideal setting to view the exception Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights), a natural phenomenon of colourful lights that dance across the night sky. This amazing site is not to be missed!
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