Like you, many people have heard of Fort McMurray and have questions about this growing city, particularly if they are thinking of relocating. The following are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Fort McMurray.

1. Where is Fort McMurray?
2. What is the climate in Fort McMurray?
3. How big is Fort McMurray?
4. What kind of schools can my kids attend?
5. What health services are available?
6. What about recreation and leisure?
7. What about shopping?
8. What can I expect to pay for accommodation?
9. What assistance do you provide for accommodation?

1.  Where is Fort McMurray?

The city of Fort McMurray is part of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo located in Alberta. Fort McMurray is 435 km northeast of Edmonton and about 60 km west of the Saskatchewan border.

2. What is the climate in Fort McMurray?

The average temperature is approximately 17 C in the summer and about -19 C in the winter.

3.  How big is Fort McMurray?

There are over 79,000 people that live in Fort McMurray with the area being considered as a multicultural community.

4. What kind of schools can my kids attend?

Both Public and Catholic schooling systems are available for children. Post-secondary education is available through Keyano College.

5.  What health services are available?

Northern Lights Regional Health Centre provides 24-hour emergency care, surgical services, radiology and a medical laboratory. As well, there are dentists, counsellors, physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists in Fort McMurray.

6.  What about recreation and leisure?

With 130 km of park trails, Fort McMurray is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. There are community parks, soccer fields, basketball courts, water parks and three 18-hole golf courses. For winter activities, there are indoor and outdoor skating/hockey rinks, curling and snowmobile clubs. There is also a ski and snowboard hill with a quad chairlift, as well as beginner to intermediate runs.

In addition to sporting activities, there are various musical and theatrical events at Fort McMurray’s two theatres.

7.  What about shopping?

Fort McMurray provides residents with a variety of shopping options. Most major retail outlets have stores in Fort McMurray, and nearly all major grocery stores are also represented in the community.

8.  What can I expect to pay for accommodation?

The market is always changing for housing depending on supply and demand.

9.  What assistance do you provide for accommodation?

Suncor offers financial assistance for relocation. Although what we offer depends on the job you have accepted, most relocation packages provide some sort of financial assistance, temporary housing arrangements and in some cases, access to a transition allowance and/or mortgage assistance.