Edmonton Business Licences

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The dataset on Edmonton’s business licenses offers a comprehensive view of the city's commercial landscape, detailing establishments with valid licenses to operate within the city. This dataset is a valuable resource for economic development, business research, and urban planning. The data includes essential details about businesses, such as their business name, trade name, and physical address. Additionally, the dataset captures information on geospatial coordinates (latitude and longitude), enabling spatial analysis of business distribution across Edmonton.

By reflecting dynamic changes in the local business environment, this dataset serves as a crucial tool for analyzing market trends, assessing business density, and identifying opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship.

Statistics

This dataset includes approximately 44,000 businesses, providing a comprehensive overview of Edmonton’s commercial landscape. Among them, the most common business names include Tim Hortons (0.23%), Subway (0.20%), and Civida (0.14%), reflecting a mix of food services, financial institutions, and rental housing services.

Business Categories

The dataset captures diverse industries within Edmonton. The most prevalent business categories include General Business (10.51%), Restaurant or Food Service (8.01%), and Construction, Contracting, and Labour Services (5.73%). Other notable categories include Retail Sales (Minor) (5.42%) and Professional Services (5.17%), indicating a balanced mix of consumer-focused and service-based enterprises.

Geographical Distribution

Business density varies significantly across Edmonton’s neighborhoods. Downtown leads with 5.61% of all businesses, followed by Strathcona Industrial Park (3.04%) and Oliver (2.61%). Other key areas include Summerlea (2.45%) and Queen Mary Park (2.26%), showcasing a mix of urban commercial hubs and industrial zones.

Commercial Hotspots

Some locations feature a particularly high concentration of businesses. West Edmonton Mall (8882 170 Street NW) hosts 2.27% of all businesses, making it a dominant commercial center. Other notable addresses include Non-Resident Businesses (1.24%), Kingsway Garden Mall (0.71%), and Londonderry Mall (0.52%), emphasizing the role of shopping centers in Edmonton’s retail economy.

Business Growth Over Time

The dataset tracks business registrations by year, revealing growth trends. 30.43% of licenses were issued in 2024, indicating a surge in new businesses. Other peak years include 2021 (25.10%) and 2023 (18.84%), suggesting fluctuating economic activity influenced by external factors.

Ward-Level Insights

Among Edmonton’s wards, O-day’min leads with 13.13% of all businesses, followed by Karhiio (11.38%) and Nakota Isga (11.06%). These wards contain significant commercial corridors and industrial zones, shaping the city’s economic landscape.

This dataset offers a detailed look into Edmonton’s commercial distribution, highlighting key business hubs, industry trends, and growth patterns over time. It serves as a valuable resource for urban planners, policymakers, and entrepreneurs analyzing Edmonton’s business ecosystem.

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Discover 40,000+ Edmonton businesses with interactive maps and stats summaries. Filter by type, location, and status to find key business insights. This business license dataset from Edmonton provides details on registered businesses, including their license status (active, inactive, or expired), business types, trade names, geospatial coordinates, and associated addresses. It also includes information on the start and expiry dates of licenses, categorization by industry, and locations of business operations within the city.

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