About Fort McMurray

Stretching from north central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in North America.

Nestled in the boreal forest at the confluence of four rivers (the Athabasca, Clearwater, and Hangingstone and Horse), Fort McMurray is the largest city in Wood Buffalo; a vibrant community rich in history, with a proud Northern culture. It is also Canada’s fastest-growing city, offering exceptional opportunities to its residents.

For an insider’s look at life in Fort McMurray, visit:

• Fort McMurray Tourism
• The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
• Fort McMurray Today, the city's newspaper