Why Ponoka ?
1. Affordable living and a relaxed lifestyle
Buy your dream home or commercial property at a much more affordable price than in the city, and enjoy all the advantages of our relaxed, small town lifestyle.
2. Centrally located just off Highway 2
Less than an hour from the Edmonton International Airport and a short drive from Red Deer.
2. Centrally located just off Highway 2
Less than an hour from the Edmonton International Airport and a short drive from Red Deer.
3. High speed, fibre optic Internet access
Work from home with ease and telecommute anywhere.
4. Nestled in the scenic Battle River Valley
Ponoka offers 10 km of river valley trails, the perfect escape for a morning jog or afternoon stroll surrounded by nature.
4. Nestled in the scenic Battle River Valley
Ponoka offers 10 km of river valley trails, the perfect escape for a morning jog or afternoon stroll surrounded by nature.
5. Active lifestyle
Enjoy lane swimming or the hot tub and sauna at our indoor pool complex. Tee off at our 18-hole golf course. Or grab your racquet and head to the tennis, pickleball or racquetball courts. In the winter, lace up your skates at our arena, enjoy curling, or go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the golf course.
6. Plenty of Parks, Trails and Playgrounds
Enjoy quiet time alone or quality family playtime outdoors.
6. Plenty of Parks, Trails and Playgrounds
Enjoy quiet time alone or quality family playtime outdoors.
7. Historic, picturesque downtown
A variety of unique, specialty shops and services make Ponoka a fun destination for shoppers.
8. Rodeo hub of Alberta
Ponoka is the proud home of the Ponoka Stampede, Canada’s largest seven-day pro rodeo. Grab your cowboy hat and enjoy the thrill of watching world-class bull riding, roping and chuckwagon events! And don’t miss the star-studded concerts on the mainstage!
8. Rodeo hub of Alberta
Ponoka is the proud home of the Ponoka Stampede, Canada’s largest seven-day pro rodeo. Grab your cowboy hat and enjoy the thrill of watching world-class bull riding, roping and chuckwagon events! And don’t miss the star-studded concerts on the mainstage!
9. Gorgeous community golf course
Tee-off at the scenic, 18-hole Ponoka Golf Course, named by Golf Digest as a recommended ‘Place to Play’.
10. A Great Place to Relocate and Expand Your Business
With a skilled workforce, competitive infrastructure and a business-friendly culture, Ponoka is a great place to invest. Learn more here.
10. A Great Place to Relocate and Expand Your Business
With a skilled workforce, competitive infrastructure and a business-friendly culture, Ponoka is a great place to invest. Learn more here.
As if there weren’t enough reasons to live and grow your business in Ponoka, the Town is offering New Resident and Business Incentive Programs that offer tax breaks and incentives to new residents and businesses that move to Ponoka! Learn more here.