So maybe you’re thinking of relocating for work or perhaps you’re looking for the alternative to reading about the negativity that surrounds moving to Fort McMurray. Well this is the blog for you! Great opportunities for expanding your career in a flourishing market are within reach and your family is entirely welcome to grow along with you. I’ve traveled to “the Mac” several times and always found it to be a pleasant experience. Let’s give some credit to the boom town that deserves it.
Things we love about Fort McMurray that you might not know about:
- Serene and tranquil landscape dotted with trees lined by the Athabasca River – have heard that it reminds people of the ruggedness of Newfoundland
- Macdonald Island Park is one of the largest recreational facilities in Canada that includes a children’s waterpark, work out facility, skating rink and borders golfing range
- The days are really long, sunshine all summer day and into the evening- perfect for BBQs!
- Great local golf courses
- Strong sense of community among the locals and new comers
- Multimillion future development plans for downtown, the airport and Mac Island
- Find all the major conveniences including Shoppers Drug Mart, Superstore, Wal-Mart, Canadian tire, Staples, The Brick plus plenty of plans for sexy future expansion
- Meet people from all over Canada and the world from different walks of life with experiences to share
- And of course, our shameless plug for our newest neighbourhood with cape cod-style architectural designs, Heritage at Parsons Creek =)
Contrary to popular belief Fort McMurray has become a great place to raise a family and call home. I am by no means trying to glamourize it by saying it never has line-ups or that it doesn’t see the giant monster truck parked out in the driveway but there are numerous charming and enjoyable features that make this city tick. It all depends what you are looking for but all I’m asking is that you don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it. You might just be unexpectedly surprised.
