Grande Prairie is located in Northwestern Alberta, in the heart of the Peace Region. It is the largest city in North of Edmonton, Alberta's capital city, and the largest city in Treaty 8 territory with the population of with the population of Grande Prairie is 70,385 according to the 2024 census, with the greatest population being between the ages of 30 and 34.
Our History
Soon after the City of Grande Prairie received it's charter in 1958, it was declared the "Home of the Trumpeter Swan". In 1926, a visiting representative of the Canadian Wildlife Service discovered that the swans were nesting in the Grande Prairie area. Since then, a combination of protective legislation, good wildlife management and co-operation between Canada and the United States has rescued the swan from the endangered list.
Although Grande Prairie’s economy rests on four pillars (oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, and retail), the city’s strength has never been about industry alone. Grande Prairie also has a long record of supporting the arts and the stories and voices that shape the community. The Grande Prairie Herald began publishing in 1913. After a fire in 1939, it joined forces with its rival, the Northern Tribune, to become the Grande Prairie Herald-Tribune. On April 6, 1964, the Daily Herald-Tribune began production, and it has kept the community informed and connected ever since. Today, venues like the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts, and Grande Prairie Live Theatre offer residents and visitors plenty to explore and enjoy, and a wide range of cultural and neighbourhood associations give residents even more ways to get involved.
In the community, there is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected! For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore all across the City, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities such as the Eastlink Centre. This facility is another shining example of the City's ongoing dedication to leading the way into the future.
We are an energetic city full of opportunity- find your place today!