This is Lethbridge
Lethbridge’s increasingly diversified economic base benefits from the healthy mix of businesses that are anchored to our community. With no business, payroll or machinery tax, available serviced industrial land ready for construction and office space at less than $16 per square foot, Lethbridge offers a low-cost operating environment with demonstrated savings in areas such as taxation, land, construction and transportation.
A recent Conference Board of Canada Mid-Sized Cities report noted the healthy growth among information and cultural industries in our city, which can be linked to the strong presence of two post-secondary institutions as well as the emergence of Lethbridge as a significant high-tech presence in Alberta.
A mid-sized city of over 100,000 people, Lethbridge is located in the southern part of Alberta, Canada. With an average of 320 days of sunshine each year and one of the warmest winters in the western provinces, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy all that this city and region has to offer. The geographic location also ensures close proximity to world class ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies, majestic national parks, the vibrant city of Calgary and the U.S. border.
Check out a few quick facts about living in Lethbridge:
- A family earning $80,000 annually has $16,875 in disposable income (compared to -$60 in Calgary)
- Lethbridge has more than 70 parks, 200 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields
- Average home prices in Lethbridge are among the lowest of all major cities in Alberta
This website is designed to help you discover everything you need to make Lethbridge your top choice to live, learn, invest, visit and do business.

Results of the 4th annual Brighter Together survey showed that:
· The biggest strengths to doing business in the Lethbridge area include quality of life, collaborative environment, and proximity to complimentary industries.
· The 3 biggest locational challenges to doing business in the Lethbridge area include utilities costs, municipal tax environment and workforce availability. These challenges remained unchanged from the 2021 survey except for an increased focus on the impact of municipal taxes.
· Businesses who responded noted risings costs of inputs, rising cost of labour and labour shortages as top obstacles for their business over the next 12 months.
· The top 3 ways businesses are looking for help are with assistance in acquiring employees, upgrading digital processes, and strategies to retain employees.
To view the full results of the Brighter Togther Survey, please click here.

Did You Know?
The Bachelor of Applied Arts – Correctional Studies program offered at Lethbridge College is the only one of its kind in Canada.