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Downtown

About Downtown

Submerge yourself in the vibrant heart of Fort McMurray with a rich lively ambiance, beautiful character homes or affordable and trendy condos. Downtown appeals to a wide range of residents including long-time Fort McMurrites, trendy urbanites, young couples, families and students who are renting near Keyano College. Enjoy the vibrant activities, festivals and outdoor markets with a special Fort McMurray flair.

Relax along the river bank of the Snye or visit one of our stunning parks and World Class Recreational facilities such as Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre, Shell Place and Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Plan a quiet escape or jump right into the action. The hub of this amazing city offers retail and cultural activity, filled with a diverse mix of shops, malls, restaurants, coffee shops, live performances and sports venues as well as cultural centres that line the main streets & river banks.

Downtown Fort McMurray is also home to three senior centres, the Golden Years Society, Rotary House Seniors Lodge and Willow Square Continuing Care Centre. Visit the famous MacDonald Island Park, Canada's largest community recreational, and leisure centre with activities and events for all ages.

A host of recreational activities such as a baseball stadium, a badminton centre, an indoor turf field house, a running track, a climbing wall, a gym, a children's playground, the public library, a curling rink, NHL-sized ice rink, swimming pools, art gallery, conference and hospitality spaces.

Express your passion for Golf at the Miskanaw Golf Club is home to the 240-acre, 18-hole course, a driving range, the full-service Seventy-Two Kitchen and Patio, the Sly Fox Pro Shop, and, during the winter months, the Indoor Golf Simulator. This course is among the top 1% of public, municipal golf clubs in Canada. Locals and visitors alike enjoy a historical stroll to Heritage Village or waterfront Heritage Shipyard. Wood Buffalo is a region with a rich local history that can also boast of being home to many residents from all over the world.

Fun Facts About Downtown

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Style and Age of Homes

Downtown homes are typically Single Family on more spacious lots with a mix of town homes, duplexes, apartment condos, college and affordable housing. Typical age is from 1925 to new.

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Schools

Composite High School (Grade 7-12)
Dr. K.A. Clark Elementary School (ECDP ­ Grade 6)
Our Lady of the Rivers Catholic School (ECDP ­Grade 6)
Keyano College

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Location

Due to its walkability and ideal location, community residents can easily commute in and around the Downtown Core by foot, Bus, or Car. Both industry and RMWB provide regular transportation services to all areas of the community and work sites

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Population

The population of Downtown (Lower Townsite) in 2021 was 10,638 with 5,274 dwellings according to a municipal census conducted by the R.M of Wood Buffalo.

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*Stats produced by Susan Lore for Fort McMurray Alberta

Around The Area

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