Why Foothills County
Strategically located minutes from Calgary and adjacent to numerous transportation corridors, Foothills County is an ideal location for your business. We have the utilities to meet your business needs.
It's also a great place to live. With abundant recreation opportunities right outside your backdoor, beautiful scenery and employment opportunities in the County and the City, live where work-life balance comes naturally.
Location
Foothills County borders the City of Calgary (1.4m population). Highway 2 runs through the middle of the County, with important secondary roads to assist businesses including Highway 7, 22, and 22x.
The County is a 3 hr drive from the Provincial capital in Edmonton, 2.5 hrs from the Canada/USA border and 12 hours from the Port of Vancouver.
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The County is only 20 minutes from the proposed Inland Port in SE Calgary-Prairie Economic Gateway.
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55 minutes to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
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45 minutes to Calgary's main train terminals.
Labour Force
Businesses located in the County draw from a local workforce, the Towns of Okotoks and High River and the City of Calgary. The proximity to these markets gives employers access to a highly skilled and abundant workforce.
