Regional Investment Opportunities
COMMUNITY PROFILE – Yellowhead County
OVERVIEW
The eastern boundary of Yellowhead County is located approximately 94 km west of the City of Edmonton. The western
boundary is located just a few short kilometers east of Jasper National Park's boundary. Surrounding the Towns of
Edson and Hinton, Yellowhead County is an economically strong region with immense opportunities in sectors such as
oil and gas, mining, forestry, agriculture and tourism. Yellowhead County is considered one of central Alberta's
key tourist destinations enroute to the Canadian Rockies. In addition to numerous events in the summer months,
Yellowhead County offers a range of outdoor recreational activities across all four seasons.
HOSPITALITY
The region offers a range of accommodation facilities including campgrounds, guest ranches, lodges and country bed and
breakfasts. There are also a multitude of private campgrounds in the County, as well as Provincial Parks where swimming,
boating, and some of the best fishing in the province is located. The Towns of Edson and Hinton can also be used as a
base to stage day long adventures into the County. Both communities offer a full range of retail and support services
required by the traveling public.
EXISTING ATTRACTIONS
Yellowhead County abounds in open wilderness, mountain terrain, rivers, streams and lush agricultural areas. The active outdoors person has plenty of opportunity for touring, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATVing, white water rafting, caving, guiding or skiing. There are also a range of community festivals and events that are held throughout the year.
ANNUAL EVENTS
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TOURISM STATISTICS
Total Visitation Parties to Hinton VIC in 2009
| Alberta | Other Canada | USA | International | Total |
| 39% | 35% | 11% | 15% | 100% |
COMMUNITY WEBSITE
To learn more about Yellowhead County, please visit
www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca
To learn more about Edson, please visit www.townofedson.ca
TOURISM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – STONEWATER RANCH
OVERVIEW
Stonewater Ranch is planned to be a 370 acre resort development located in the scenic foothills of Alberta. Just two
hours west of Edmonton and one hour from the gates of Jasper National Park, it will feature a premiere 18 hole golf
course and an equine facility. These two features will anchor an impressive group of amenities designed for an active
lifestyle. Three kilometers of scenic frontage along the pristine McLeod River and two creeks on the property provide
for an unparalleled natural setting for visitors, golfers, and residents alike.
Multiple product lines including single family residential, town homes, condominiums, hotel and RV lots can be phased in according to market demand. Approximately 1300 units (plus retail, office and storage units) will provide sufficient density to create an attractive and viable resort. A resort centre is planned to be the focal point of the Stonewater Ranch resort community. It will be designed as an urban resort village and it will accommodate most of the amenities. Architectural controls, professional landscaping, sustainable design and careful planning will ensure lasting value and product demand for many years to come.
INVESTMENT
Stonewater Ranch will contain a number of distinct and separate business lines that can be developed independently
but will operate together to create a resort style community. The 1300 available units are slated to be broken down
as follows:
- 475 lots for apartment style condominium
- 287 lots for an RV resort
- 196 lots for single family detached residences
- 150 room hotel and conference facility
- 135 lots for townhomes
- 40 lots for an adult living complex
- 30 unit guest ranch
SITE
The Stonewater Ranch property is located in the foothills of Alberta just two hours west of Edmonton. It is two minutes
south of the Yellowhead Highway on Highway 47. Edson is five minutes to the east and Jasper National Park is a one hour
drive to the west. Adjacent crown lands are virtually endless as this property is located on the fringe of the settlement
area. The McLeod River runs along the entire eastern boundary of the property. Sundance Creek and Stonewater Creek both
flow through the property and enter the McLeod River on the property. Highway 47 is separated from the property by a 400
meter wide section of crown land. The overall development site area is 371.23 acres and is privately owned. In addition,
there are two existing County road allowances that are proposed to be closed as part of the Area Structure Plan (ASP),
which was approved by Yellowhead County on April 14, 2009.
Additional information can be viewed at
www.stonewaterranch.com
PROPOSED DRAW
Although this type of development has flourished in many parts of North America, there are currently no similar offerings
in the Yellowhead corridor between Edmonton and the Canadian Rockies. Edmontonians and other northern Albertans currently
travel to Canmore, Victoria, the Okanagan, and other distant locations for this type of product. The recreational
opportunities in the vicinity of the Stonewater Ranch property are impressive and include activities for all seasons.
Stonewater Ranch will fill a void in the resort market place.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Scott Martin.
Phone: (780) 415-8827 or Email: scott.martin@gov.ab.ca
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