Why Leduc County | Business in Leduc County

“For businesses and residents seeking a place to thrive, Leduc County offers a stable local economy, diverse business opportunities, citizen-focused leadership and peaceful rural living. Our informed and measured approach to growth has made us a leading choice for global industry.”

Mayor Tanni Doblanko

Market advantages

Competitive tax system

Doing business in Leduc County comes with many financial advantages, including:

the lowest municipal mill rate in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region
no provincial sales tax
no provincial capital tax
no provincial payroll taxes

Convenient location and amenities

Home to one of the largest business parks and most comprehensive distribution systems in North America, Leduc County is a true incubator for business. From manufacturing and agri-foods processing to transportation and logistics, Leduc County is one of the most desirable locations in Canada for business start-up, expansion and investment.

Leduc County has several large parcels of service land, move-in ready spaces and opportunities to build to suit. We’re committed to making the development process as easy as possible — our streamlined permitting and inspections process makes it faster and easier for you to go from business idea to implementation.

Learn more about the County's key economic drivers.

Easy market access

In addition to being in close proximity to some of the world’s most innovative global companies, you can optimize your operations and expand your markets by tapping into a highly comprehensive and efficient distribution system that connects you to major North American transportation routes.

Located in a transportation hub, Leduc County is an attractive place for the distribution of goods and services for a variety of industries. Easy access via air, rail or truck, our prime location gives your business cargo access to regional, interprovincial and global markets.

Access to global talent

Hiring skilled employees is easy thanks to Leduc County’s strategic location in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Find qualified staff by connecting to a diverse talent pool of top candidates.

With seven post-secondary institutions, access to 1.4 million people in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and partnerships between all levels of government to fund innovation and growth, there is no shortage of skilled, qualified workers in a diverse talent pool.

Public transit connections

We know how important access to public transit is, and we want to help your employees and customers get to and from your business. Leduc County partners with the City of Leduc, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and the City of Edmonton to offer service in and around Nisku Business Park.

Leduc Transit

Leduc Transit offers service between Nisku Business Park, the City of Leduc and YEG Edmonton International Airport with fixed routes and on-demand options.

Route	Destination	Weekday	Saturday	Sunday and statutory holidays
1	Leduc-Nisku-Edmonton (this route features free Wi-fi)	Peak hours	N/A	N/A
10	Leduc-Nisku-Premium Outlet Collection-Edmonton International Airport	Once per hour between 9:06 a.m. and 10:17 p.m.	Once per hour between 9:06 a.m. and 10:17 p.m.	Once per hour between 9:06 a.m. and 10:17 p.m.
On-demand transit	Locally in Leduc and the Nisku Business Park	Hours differ between City of Leduc and Nisku Business Park	N/A	N/A

Route 1 travels between the City of Leduc to the City of Edmonton and North Nisku. It operates on weekdays during peak hours. It does not run on Saturdays, Sundays or statutory holidays. Free Wi-Fi is available on Route 1.
Route 10 travels between the City of Leduc, Nisku Business Park, Premium Outlet Collection EIA and YEG Edmonton International Airport. It operates daily once per hour between 9:06 a.m. and 10:17 p.m., including Saturdays, Sundays and most statutory holidays.
Route 10 provides connection to YEG’s free airport service, which stops at various businesses on airport lands. It also connects to Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) Route 747, which takes passengers to Century Park Transit Centre on 23 Avenue and 111 Street NW in the City of Edmonton. Transfer to ETS Route 747 requires a monthly Commuter-Plus pass, a valid U-Pass or a special $5 one-way transfer.
On-demand transit riders can choose their pick-up and drop-off times and stop locations by booking their trip through an app, web browser or call centre.
On-demand service operates stop-to-stop, meaning that a bus will stop at a virtual stop or an existing transit stop, and routes are determined by customer requirements. On-demand transit riders can choose their pick-up and drop-off times and stop locations by booking their trip through an app, web browser or call centre.

View current Leduc Transit fares.

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) On-Airport Transit

Use the complimentary On-Airport Transit to explore amenities on YEG lands, connect to chartered flights and easily access businesses.

The buses operate as an on-demand service; you can request a shuttle by phone for pick up anywhere on YEG lands. Call 780-890-8553 to request a shuttle.

Edmonton Transit Service

Running seven days a week, ETS Route 747 is Edmonton Transit’s direct service from Century Park Transit Centre to YEG Edmonton International Airport.

Route 747 – service runs seven days a week from 4:10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. with 30 to 60 minute intervals. Free Wi-Fi internet access is included. Buses travel directly from Century Park Transit Centre to Edmonton International Airport and return. When departing the airport from Gate 8, Route 747 stops at the Premium Outlet Collection Mall and Costco.

Transfer to ETS Route 747 from Leduc Transit requires a monthly Commuter-Plus pass, a valid U-Pass or a special $5 one-way transfer.