Why go
- Place in Alberta, Canada.
- Served by Gordon Lake Airport.
History
Fort McMurray is an urban service area in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Alberta, Canada. It is located in northeast Alberta, in the middle of the Athabasca oil sands, surrounded by boreal forest. It has played a significant role in the development of the national petroleum industry. The 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire led to the evacuation of its residents and caused widespread damage.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-400, CRJ, A319, A320, CRA, CRJ-700…) · 5 routes: Calgary*, Denver*, Edmonton*, Toronto, Vancouver*
- Northwestern Air J3 (J31) · 3 routes: Edmonton, Fort Chipewyan, Red Deer Industrial
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gordon Lake Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort McMurray (Fort Mac), Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.