Athabasca City Overview
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A vibrant rural community in which to live, work and relax, the Town of Athabasca is nestled in the picturesque Athabasca River valley, just 150 km north of Edmonton on Highway 2.

As the health, education, shopping, and service centre for the region, the Town of Athabasca and surrounding area offer something for just about everyone--nature lovers, cottagers, campers, fishermen, hunters, golf enthusiasts, history buffs, retirees, business entrepreneurs, and those seeking the pace of a small town and a rural lifestyle.

Between the years 1880 and 1914, Athabasca Landing, as the town was then called, became known as the "Gateway to the North," a jumping off point for the Peace and Athabasca trading rivers flowing to the Arctic. Today, the Town is the modern gateway to the new north country, its economic prospects, natural resource industries, tourism opportunities, natural beauty, and lifestyle choices. While the Town of Athabasca is steeped in historical tradition, we are focussed on the future.

Athabasca has great opportunities for sport tournaments of all kinds. Sport tourism is a part of Athabasca and features hockey, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and a host of other sports.