About Leduc
Experience Leduc — Located 12 minutes south of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Right next door the the Edmonton International Airport, Leduc is an easy drive on the Queen Elizabeth ll highway to Calgary and the Rocky Mountains.
Leduc's beginning — The oil and gas industry is the base of the local economy. In fact, the Leduc/Nisku business community owes its existence to the petroleum industry. The oil boom hit the area on February 13, 1947, when Imperial Oil's Leduc No. 1 was first to strike oil in Alberta. Since then, the fortunes of the business community are closely tied to the oil and gas industry and as result, a prosperous community.
Today, one of Leduc's most valued connections is its close relationship the Nisku Industrial Park. The park offers its resident businesses:
- low property taxes
- no business tax
- a modern, well-maintained infrastructure
- an excellent location at the junction of Alberta's major road, rail and air connections
- a skilled workforce
- support from highly effective business and community organizations
- and an enthusiastic, pro-business community spirit.
The City of Leduc is also known for its vibrancy, community spirit and global connections and is the place to visit when travelling the capital region. In the heart of major activity, Leduc is the perfect family escape. Our well-planned parks, open spaces, natural beauty and world-class facilities are only a few reasons why Leduc is host to world-famous events.
Encounter culture at outdoor festivals and events such as the Canada Day festival, Main Street festival, annual Dragonboat regatta's, Rock the Rails youth event and the Leduc Farmer's Market. From festivals and open air markets to art shows, recreation and musical theatre, there is an encounter for all ages — in all seasons.
Parks and open spaces — Leduc has many beautiful parks and more than 40 km of cycling and foot paths that link the parks and all the city's neighborhoods. The William F. Lede Sports Excellence Park is the largest park and home to our veery own Telford Lake. This area is also home to a large variety of wildlife and vegetation.
Telford Lake is a popular recreation hot-spot year round. Summer activities on Telford include: canoe/kayaking, dragonboat events and much more. For those interested in a light stroll along the boardwalks, is peaceful and serene. In winter, ice racing and cross country skiing are popular activities on the lake. Fred Johns Park is the site of a reservoir just west of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway; it's a great spot to do a little fishing inside the city limits.
Every year our parks are also host to major events, for example the 2007 Western Summer Games water sports were held on Telford Lake. We also offer picturesque lots along our Telford Lake shore where residents who have limited space, can plant their own gardens. This keeps our lake naturally beautiful and healthy for waterfowl and area wildlife.
Our community is extremely environmentally conscious with a variety of programs and initiatives to help preserve our environment for future generations. Our recycling programs allow residents to benefit free of charge from their garden recycling programs by having free access to compost in the fall of every year.
Leduc is a transportation hub. The Edmonton International Airport is at Leduc's doorstep and connects it to the world. Edmonton's decision in 1995 to consolidate air passenger service to the International Airport was a boost for Leduc. Increased air traffic at the International is encouraging developers and local businesses to actively promote and invest in the City of Leduc.
When it was incorporated in 1906, Leduc was a railroad town. Ten decades later, the railroad is still an important transportation connection in our community. Alberta's primary highway, QE II Highway also passes through Leduc, and is the southern gateway to the Edmonton region. Edmonton is only a 15 minute drive to the north.
Leduc has it all — global connections, economic opportunity and healthy community living.