Placemaking & Belonging Wood Buffalo provides a sense of place, safety, and belonging fostered by a community built around meeting the needs of all. Our Region is a place where friends become family and people care about each other as much as they care for this place they call home. Connecting to Nature Endless opportunities to experience Wood Buffalo’s cherished wilderness, protected natural ecosystems, and lively parks, open space, and waterfront are a hallmark of our Region. Residents enjoy some of the cleanest air and water in the world, and visitors come from near and far to explore the incredible wilderness that is Wood Buffalo’s backyard. Responsible Development Wood Buffalo’s communities are resilient, connected, and provide for residents’ needs. As a desirable location to live for all who come to our Region, whether temporarily or for a lifetime, Wood Buffalo grows intentionally, with development that makes life better for all. Economic Resilience & Innovation Economic diversification and development bring resiliency to the local economy and prosperity throughout Wood Buffalo, all while not forgetting our core industry. As a global centre for excellence in industry technology and innovation our Region serves as a global hub for the exchange of knowledge and educational opportunity. Celebrating Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Brimming with pride, our region acknowledges its history and is committed to ongoing reconciliation. The celebration of our unique past, vibrant arts, culture, global diversity, and inclusivity not only make Wood Buffalo an amazing place to live, but also contribute to an everyday vitality rarely found anywhere else in the country.