Invest in Thorhild County

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*Source: Alberta HUB 
Available industrial and commercial land

The Thorhild Industrial Area Structure Plan provides approximately 147 hectares (363 acres) of available land for both industrial and business park subdivisions northeast and just outside of the Hamlet of Thorhild.

This land area is close to three phase power, existing municipal infrastructure and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.

Commercial lots are also for sale. Any lots located east of Thorhild have access to Edmonton water. Contact the County Office or see our currently available lots for sale in Public Notices under County News.

SITE SELECTION INFORMATION*

Lower operating costs and incentives

• Business licences no longer required.
• A Business Incentive Grant program that supports development and encourages permanent employment opportunities within Thorhild County. .
• A bylaw for non-residential small businesses that provides a sub-class taxation rate. 

We’re committed to removing barriers and lowering your costs of doing business in Thorhild County. 

Review our business incentive bylaws in full here. 

Value-added agriculture opportunities

Agriculture makes up Thorhild County’s largest occupational sector at 40%. This includes mixed and crop farming with close to 185,000 acres (2016) in cultivated land. Most farms are sole proprietorships and family owned.

Natural opportunities:

• Thorhild County’s growing conditions are excellent for pulse crops and seeded acres of dry field peas saw a 387% increase over 2011 to 2016 (latest stat available).
• The climate here is also ideal for growing hemp, quinoa and faba beans.
• Poultry farming grew 120% between 2011 and 2016, providing great opportunity for value-added processing.

The value of agricultural land in Thorhild County in 2021 is listed at $1,861/acre. (Source: Alberta Agriculture)

Ideal climate, lower operating costs and easy market access make Thorhild County an excellent choice for value-added agriculture investment.

Value-added tourism & recreation opportunities

Thorhild County is also a summer and winter recreation destination for Albertans.

• Beautiful lakes, beaches and camping at Long Lake Provincial Park and Half Moon Lake attract thousands of visitors to the county every summer.
• White Earth Valley Natural Area is a 5,000-acre wilderness and ecological reserve with hiking, biking and horseback trail riding in the summer… and Nordic skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
• Even alpine skiing is an option at Long Lake Ski-Hill.

On top of it all, Thorhild County is home to greenhouses and u-pick berry farms and local businesses like a paintball park and a golf and RV resort.

We have room for more.