Trading Area & Traffic Volumes
Trading Area
Airdrie offers a large and diverse trading area that includes rural populations and metropolitan Calgary. The total population of the Calgary Metropolitan Area is more than one million – that's strength in numbers!
Primary Trading Area
| Community | Population (rounded) | Distance from Airdrie |
|---|---|---|
Acme |
730 |
55 km (35 mi) |
Airdrie |
43,155 |
- |
Beiseker |
828 |
40km (25 mi) |
Crossfield |
2,861 |
20 km (12 mi) |
Irricana |
1,243 |
30 km (19 mi) |
Municipal District of Rocky View (Division 7) |
4,350 |
Immediately surrounding Airdrie |
Total |
53,167 |
|
Secondary Trading Area
| Community | Population (rounded) | Distance from Airdrie |
|---|---|---|
Calgary-North (Wards 2&3) |
155,522 |
20 km (12 mi) |
Carstairs |
2,656 |
35 km (22 mi) |
Cremona |
463 |
60 km (38 mi) |
Didsbury |
4,600 |
50 km (31 mi) |
Olds |
7,200 |
65 km (40 mi) |
Total |
170,741 |
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 2006, City of Airdrie, City of Calgary | ||
Total Trading Area Population: 223,908
For a detailed analysis of the Airdrie market, download the The City of Airdrie Commercial and Industrial Land Use Market Study (2003)
Download the Trading Area graphic.
Traffic Volumes
50,000 cars pass by Airdrie each day on the Queen Elizabeth II highway. This represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to capture business, traveler and commuter clientele.
For detailed traffic counts, visit Alberta's Ministry of Transportation