Often referred to as the Swan City due to it’s heritage with the trumpeter swan the city of Grande Prairie has quickly become one of Alberta’s largest cities thanks to it’s rich resources in and around the surrounding area.
Located in northwest Alberta within the Southern portion of the Peace River Country, the city sits approximately 460km northwest of the capital region (Edmonton) and plays a vital part to many surrounding communities who rely on it for resources, shops, and more.
In 2011 the recorded population was recorded just over at 55,000 but recent reports suggest the city has grown to as much as 70,000 sticking to the claim as one of Canada’s fastest growing cities.
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200, 12015 Royal Oaks Drive (A2101768)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Add to your rental portfolio or try your hand and be a landlord & have rental income coming your way! Or maybe you'd like to move-in yourself when the spring weather is upon us? This is a great option for all those scenarios. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo is a…
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10629 West Side Drive (A2099943)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Location, Location, Location, this high exposure property is located in Westside Park south of the Grande Prairie Regional College, TD bank, BMO, ATB and Podollan Inn & Spa just to name a few. Consisting of 10,856 sq ft on the main floor and an additional 5,244 sq ft of mezzanine…
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8845 85A Avenue (A2093700)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
LEAST EXPENSIVE NEW HOUSE WITH GARAGE - TWO STORY - $3000 APPLIANCE ALLOWANCE & FREE 12x10 DECK ** In a great location, incredibly quiet, low traffic & close to plenty of amenities. Stunning 2 Story with a whopping 1,346 sqft. Open concept with the kitchen, dining area & living room.…
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9309 104 Avenue (A2100486)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
This cozy bungalow in Hillside is a great way to enter the real estate market for a new Buyer or as an investment property. There have been numerous upgrades to the home through the years including windows, a furnace (control panel replaced fall 2022) electrical panel and upgrade to 100…
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8129 121 Street (A2099926)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Oversized fully developed modified bi-level with basement suite that backs onto pond. The home offers a beautiful open floor plan. The main level has 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, large open kitchen/living/dining area, quarts tops, gas fireplace, remote controlled blinds and huge windows overlooking the pond in Kensington. The stunning kitchen…
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10350 144 Avenue (A1149440)
Rural Grande Prairie No. 1, County of, Alberta
Prime location!!! Lots of storage space on this 3.21 acre, fenced lot in the County and one block from city limits. Includes a 6,152 square foot shop, 2 coverall buildings (3,240 sq ft and 5,040 sq ft) and a 1,000 square foot, fully wired, detached office. The main shop features…
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8602 72 Avenue (A2004427)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Job 584 The Fallyn - Rear ATTACHED Garage by Unique Home Concepts. New and improved Fallyn plan with a rear attached double garage with rear alley access! This 1677 sq ft farmhouse style 2 story in Signature Falls features spacious rear mud room/pantry area with garage access, large open concept…
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11322 105 Avenue (A1208844)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Unique executive style, split level duplex with fully compliant basement suite. Upper unit is a total of 1,105 sq.ft. and features a finished single car garage. The lower unit boasts 598 sq.ft above ground main floor and 1,105 sqft. total finished living space. Each unit has their own hot water…
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51023 712 Range (A2058701)
Rural Grande Prairie No. 1, County of, Alberta
Lot 7 in Bears Paw. Come build your dream acreage on this fenced 2.5 acre parcel that is located on pavement just 5 minutes east of GP on 68th ave. Located close to the banks of Bear Creek this lot has everything you could ask for in an acreage! With…
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9-51023 712 Township (A1237634)
Rural Grande Prairie No. 1, County of, Alberta
One of the best acreage lots in our area located in lot 9 in Bears Paw. Come build your dream acreage on this fenced ,2.49 acre parcel that has a lots of trees and a great fire pit area and that is located on pavement just 5 minutes east of…
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101, 9810 96 Street (A2081803)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features an open floor plan and a prime location in Centre Court Condos. Situated on the main floor, this outside corner unit has maple cabinets and a generously sized primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Use your condo's patio entrance…
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10129 128 Avenue (A2035274)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Unique property. 9,768 Square foot building and a 528 square foot shop. Ideal for educational training services, medical and general professional practices. Corner site with excellent frontage onto 128th avenue and 101 street. Lots of parking. (id:23498)
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Learn More About the City of Grande Prairie
Named after the large prairies that are situated to the north, east, and west of it, Grande Prairie was first occupied by the Beaver first nation who would begin trading with the North West Company at Dunvegan in the early 19th century. A Hudson’s Bay Company post called La Grande Prairie was established 24km northwest of where the current city exists and it wasn’t long after that homesteading would occur. By 1912 Grande Prairie had a bank, hotel, post office and land office making it a district metropolis.
Despite being located on the southern edge of the Peace Country, Grande Prairie would become the most important centre of commerce and agriculture thanks in large part to the large pulp mill built in the 1970s and the oil and natural gas exploration which was starting to take place. With construction and paving of Highway 43 to Edmonton and the BC border it cut down on travel significantly which would continue to enhance Grande Prairie’s accessibility and economic status.
Grande Prairie Homes, Community, and Sports
One of the hottest housing markets in the country the city of Grande Prairie has seen unprecedented growth over the course of the past 10 years. A handful of new schools are being developed throughout the community and the opening of the Eastlink Centre on the south side of the city has provided a state of the art recreational facility that provides families with the opportunity to enjoy hockey, indoor sports, and a world class swimming and water park facility that can be used year round.
The city has grown in each direction and because of the constant production of new homes there are an abundance of new schools in development.
Real Estate in Grande Prairie and City Lifestyle
The city of Grande Prairie provides a very diverse economy with most of it’s workforce surrounding the oil and gas, agriculture, forestry, and food service industries.
Prior to oil and gas exploration Agriculture was the mainstay of Grande Prairie and it continues to be a strong part of the local economy. In the late 1970s a gas field was discovered and developed in a community outside of the city which cause rapid growth within the community.
Forestry as well continues to play a pivotal role in Grande Prairie’s economy as large tracts of forest lie to the south of the city. Opened in 1972 by Procter & Gamble, the Weyerhaeuser Canada Kraft pulp mill is one of the cities largest employers and is a focal point within the city.
The housing market has been in a steady climb and despite forecasts of a recent economic recession housing still remains in high demand. With such large growth seen throughout the area the city has continued to expand with new sub-divisions being built throughout the year.
Grande Prairie can provide you or your family with everything you need.
If you’re looking for more information on homes for sale within the city of Grande Prairie then feel free to contact me by email or phone, 780-518-1537. I can help guide you through the sales process of finding a home in Grande Prairie and ensure that every aspect is covered and the negotiation goes as smoothly as possible.