Vegreville's Competitive Advantage

A Community on the Rise

Vegreville is growing—fast. With a 5.9% population increase in the past five years and over 6,100 residents, Vegreville is outpacing many Alberta communities of similar size. It’s proof of a strong local economy, a skilled workforce, and a quality of life that attracts both families and employers.

Location That Works for Business

Located on Trans-Canada Highway 16, Vegreville is less than an hour from Edmonton International Airport and the provincial capital.
That means:

Affordable land and operating costs
Easy access to Edmonton’s workforce and post-secondary institutions
Seamless logistics for shipping, distribution, and commuting

Vegreville also boasts high-speed fibre optic internet, giving modern businesses the digital backbone they need to compete globally.

Fast, Business-Friendly Government

In Vegreville, projects move in weeks, not months. Our smaller, responsive local government ensures quick permitting, direct communication, and less red tape—saving businesses both time and money.

Incentives That Drive Growth

Vegreville offers real advantages for investors:

No Machinery or Equipment Tax
Non-Residential Development Incentive Program offering property tax reductions for qualifying projects

Combine these with low land prices and a streamlined approval process, and Vegreville stands out as one of Alberta’s most pro-business municipalities.

Invest, Expand, and Thrive

Affordable, connected, and growing—Vegreville is the smart choice for your next expansion.

Discover your opportunity in Vegreville, Alberta. Contact the Town of Vegreville's Economic Development team today to learn more by calling 587-790-0919 or by emailing Manager of Community Engagement & Economic Development Jamieson Brown a jbrown@vegreville.com.

Workforce and Demographics

Vegreville has a readily available workforce with varied skill sets due to a diverse economy and an employable workforce of approximately 3,400. Vegreville's trade area has a population of close to 30,000 providing an excellent labour pool.

Vegreville also has access to a large talent pool as it has 11 publicly funded post-secondary institutions within 200 kilometers.

Vegreville’s population is quite educated in hands-on technical fields, as well as roles in administration. Trades education makes up for 12.3% of Vegreville’s population, which is higher than the provincial average of 8.7%. Additionally, 46.9% of Vegreville’s population has a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree. With residents educated in many different industries and fields, businesses are sure to find employees trained in the exact occupation they are looking for. (Source Stats Canada 2021 Federal Census)

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Logistics

Vegreville is strategically located on a transportation corridor with vast agriculture and manufacturing assets connecting to global markets.

Vegreville is located on the Trans-Canada Highway 16 (4-lane), connecting to the western ports and accessing Asian markets. View the 2022 Vegreville Traffic Count
Both CN/CP railways operate major intermodal container terminals in Edmonton approximately 100km from Vegreville.
Highway 36, 22 kilometers east of Vegreville, is a major north-south corridor that connects to the U.S. and Mexican markets.
Edmonton International Airport is just 1 hour away providing access to global air freight.
Major freight and courier companies provide daily service to Vegreville
Vegreville Regional Airport offers general aviation access and is UAV friendly. View the Vegreville Regional Airport Brochure

Logistics & Accessibility Advantages

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Retail/Commercial Investors

Vegreville is home to a business support ecosystem that includes the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures. The town has a strong retail base with a number of "anchor" retail stores, including Wal Mart, Canadian Tire, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Co-op, and No-Frills. These businesses draw customers from a trading area with a population of close to 30,000. View the 2022 Vegreville Traffic Count

Vegreville is also well known as an innovative community as it is home to the world's leading agricultural research centre - InnoTech Alberta. Vegreville is ideally positioned as an agricultural-based manufacturing/processing centre as InnoTech Alberta provides research support for companies to perfect their product for the marketplace.