⚠️NOTE: THE TOWN OF SUNDRE HAS PAUSED NEW GENERIC RES APPLICATIONS DUE TO A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF COMMERCIAL VACANCIES.
Only proposals involving an investment of at least $1 million, the construction of a new commercial building adhering to the architectural design goals of the Town of Sundre, and significant job creation for Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered.
There is no guarantee that any proposal will be accepted or endorsed.
For provincial information on the RES, read more here.
Invest in the Town of Sundre
Downloadable Economy and Tourism Booklets
- Economy and Industry Spotlight Booklet (featuring statistics and context about the local economy)
- 2026 Tourism Visitors Guide
- Community Profile (produced by the Central Alberta Economic Partnership)
Complete the Town of Sundre's Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
The Town of Sundre is a small town that acts as a regional service hub, home to about 2700 residents, 3500 residents in the immediate urban contiguous area, 7500 permanent trade area residents, and over 12000 seasonal/summertime trade area residents. The community is located just over an hour north west of Calgary at the doorstep to the Rocky Mountains, featuring natural vistas, wildlife, clean air, clean water, and many outdoor recreational opportunities. The people are friendly, the land is affordable, and there are many amenities and extracurricular activities for you to participate in with your family and friends.
Sundre has fibre optics, and the main highway through town is a high-load corridor, seeing millions of vehicles per year traverse the town. From a tourism perspective, there are over 2,700 campsites within 30 minutes of town. 75% of the tourists that currently visit Sundre are from Calgary and Edmonton. There are opportunities of all sorts, since Sundre has also been identified by Travel Alberta as a tourism hub, receiving investment and provincial support.
Priority Sectors
Sundre welcomes investors from around the world. Featuring a diverse economy, there are opportunities in many areas, including:
- Tourism operations (i.e. hotels, resorts, attractions)
- Health and wellness (i.e. nordic spa, medical services)
- Craft culinary operations (i.e. craft brewery)
- Building and construction supply manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Value-added food processing
- Film, TV & Media, including media tech serving the entertainment industry (i.e. CGI and interactive digital media development)
For economic development information on Sundre, visit GrowSundre.com; or visit ExploreSundre.com for tourism and quality of life information.
Get Support for your Residency Application from Sundre Economic Development
Mandatory Requirements - as of September 2026
- Project must be located within Sundre's corporate limits
- Project must involve a minimum $1 million investment
- Project must employ at least 5 local Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Project must involve the construction of a new building, due to the extreme shortage of commercial and industrial vacancies
- Project must feature an attractive façade and exterior landscaping, in line with the architectural design goals of the Town of Sundre
- Entrepreneur must reside in Sundre with any children enrolled in local schools
Conditions of the program, according to the Province of Alberta
Steps to Apply
- Confirm you meet provincial eligibility requirements
- Complete Sundre's pre-qualification questionnaire
- Video meeting with Economic Development to pitch your plan
- Submit a Business Proposal Summary + written commitment to reside in Sundre
- Receive Community Support Letter; submit Expression of Interest to AAIP
- Once approved, work with Planning & Development on permits
- Welcome to Sundre!
To Begin Your Journey, Contact Sundre Economic Development
Jon Allan
Economic Development Officer
403-638-3551 x111