Drayton Valley is known as the place to "create opportunity and realize potential". Add to that its surroundings and vibrant community and you've found the ideal place to live, work and play.
Located high on a plateau that rises between the North Saskatchewan and Pembina Rivers, Drayton Valley enjoys much more than stunning views. As the largest community within Brazeau County, it is a thriving service hub that caters to a trading area of approximately 20,000. Drayton Valley is alive with activity, natural beauty and all the benefits of small town living.
This is a community defined by big thinking and progressive initiatives, which is why it enjoys such a robust and diversified economy. The Town of Drayton Valley is a product of the 1953 Pembina oil fields boom and while this industry continues to be a primary driver in this community, the spirit of innovation that defines the town today has made way for an even stronger economic base.
The Bio-Mile is an initiative aimed at securing a place at the cutting edge of the rapidly emerging bio economy for Drayton Valley and the surrounding area. The science is complex, but the facts are simple. By taking wood and plant-based waste from the forestry and agricultural industries and breaking it down to its constituent parts, it's possible to manufacture a vast array of consumer products. Drayton Valley and Brazeau County are very well situated to play a key role in this sector as it develops due to our geographic location and the abundant supply of raw materials to serve as potential feedstock. Learn more about the bio-mile.
Population
6,893 (2006 Statistics Canada)
Location
Drayton Valley is located off Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail). It is 30 minutes south of the Yellowhead Highway and 60 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport. (see map)
Major Employers
- Weyerhaeuser Canada
- Penn West
- Mobil Oil
- BP Amoco
- Wild Rose School Division
- Petro Canada Resources
- Imperial Canada Resources
- Gulf Canada Resources
- Kos Corp
- Brazeau Well Servicing
Major Industry
Oil and gas, Forestry, Agriculture, Commercial and Retail and Tourism
Additional Data
- Drayton Valley Property Taxes
- Drayton Valley Statistics
- Drayton Valley Contacts
- Drayton Valley Location and History
(If you have a problem opening any of the above Additional Data sites, please use the following link to the Alberta Municipal Affairs site. link)
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