Fort Saskatchewan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alberta, Canada
About Fort Saskatchewan
Fort Saskatchewan's main industries are commercial and heavy industry. Fort Saskatchewan is part of Alberta's industrial heartland, the largest Canadian industrial area west of Toronto. Companies with operations in the area include Dow Chemical, Sherritt International, Agrium and Shell Canada. These plants are major employers for residents of Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding area. With the city's growth , the commercial service sector has also grown. Multi-national corporations with stores in Fort Saskatchewan include Wal-Mart and the Home Depot, with Canadian Tire, Safeway and Sobeys acting as some of the other major employers. In 1875, under the command of Inspector W.D. Jarvis, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) established Fort Saskatchewan as a fort on the North Saskatchewan Ri
Top Attractions in Fort Saskatchewan
Explore the best things to see and do in Fort Saskatchewan:
- ★Dow Centennial Centre (DCC)
- ★Fort Heritage Precinct
Where to Eat in Fort Saskatchewan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Atlantic Kitchen
- 🍴Bear's Den
Where to Stay in Fort Saskatchewan
- 🏨Lakeview Inns & Suites - Fort Saskatchewan
- 🏨Southfort Inn
- 🏨Stars Inn and Suites
- 🏨The Kanata Inns
Fort Saskatchewan Travel Guide Sections
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