Peace River’s strategic location, size and servicing capacity help to make the Town an important centre of services for northwest Alberta.

The Town is on or near highways to Alaska, British Columbia, southern Alberta and Canada’s northern Territories making it an important ground link to these destinations. A significant amount of traffic is generated through the Town using Highway #2 to reach the rich resource base of northern Alberta. Alternate access to the town is provided by Secondary Highways 684, 986, 743, and 744 which connect such facilities as the Peace River Pulp Mill and the Shell In-Situ Plant to the Town, as well as providing access to the rich oil and gas fields and forests.

The Town of Peace River has undergone an extensive municipal planning process, with a significant increase in commercial, residential and industrial development, reinforcing the Town’s importance as a centre of services for Northwestern Alberta.

The Town acknowledges the importance of the downtown core as the business and cultural center of Peace River and has commenced a downtown revitalization and riverfront beautification program to improve the quality of life for its residents and to enhance its appeal for tourism and inward investment.

For more information, please contact (780) 624-7685.