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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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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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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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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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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11901 104 Avenue (A1227707)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
This Unique Opportunity includes 19.46 Acres of highly sought-after industrial development land situated in Westgate Business Park. This premier location lies at the centre of the region's oil & gas, agriculture and forestry industries. With easy access to all major traffic routes in and out of the city, signalized intersections,…
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10717 150 Avenue (A2099899)
Rural Grande Prairie No. 1, County of, Alberta
BETTER THAN NEW AND LOADED WITH VALUE!! Are you looking for a pretty much new home but can't handle the expenses that come with purchasing a new home? Then you have to check out this turn key home in Whispering Ridge that is ready for you to enjoy the moment…
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7818 91 Street (A2041631)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Studio Homes - Westborough - Newer Floorplan, Super Open Concept & Upper Level Finishings! Great amount of space with 1,293 Sqft in this Duplex & Double Car Garage on the front. Don't have to compromise a garage for a newer home, you can have your cake & eat it too.…
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10209 76 Avenue (A1114973)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Serviced, landscaped approx. 70’ X 129’ mature lot in one of Grande Prairie’s favourite south side areas. Loaded with perennial’s, iris', roses, flowering crab tree, schubert (choke cherry) tree. Build on this lot that illustrates privacy. (id:23498)
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-, 10204 106 Avenue (A2038184)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Attention Investors! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained twelve-unit multi-family apartment building situated in the heart of Grande Prairie. The building enjoys a central location and boasts long-term tenants, making it a sound investment. The property offers convenient amenities such as coin-operated washer and dryer units and…
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8218 Tamarack Trail (A2090256)
Rural Grande Prairie No. 1, County of, Alberta
Welcome to the epitome of luxury living in prestigious Taylor Estates. This custom-built Lavender bungalow is a true masterpiece, offering over 5700 square feet of meticulously designed and lavishly finished living space. As you step through the grand entrance, you'll be captivated by the stunning hand-hewn engineered hardwood and tile…
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7113 85 Street (A2072328)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
NOW COMPLETE this stunning 4 bedroom up 2 storey floor plan, the Jaylee backing onto Woody Creek in the family neighbourhood of Signature Falls! Location is amazing with children's park across the street and nothing but open views of peaceful fields, creek and walking trails to the East! Spacious front…
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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.