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Edmonton Business Licences

This dashboard presents a comprehensive view of approximately 86,000 business licence records issued in Edmonton. It allows users to explore business activity by category, year of issue, geographic location, and major licence holders, offering insight into the city’s commercial landscape and growth patterns.

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Total Records
86.00KK
Category
General Business
Name
CAPITAL REGION HOUSING CORPORATION
Address
8882 170 STREET NW
Key Takeaways
  • Approximately 86,000 business licences are recorded across Edmonton.
  • General business and construction licences together account for more than 40% of all records.
  • Licensing surged after 2021, with 2024 alone representing over a quarter of all licences.
  • Downtown and industrial neighbourhoods host the highest concentrations of licensed businesses.
  • A small number of large organizations and commercial hubs hold a disproportionate share of licences.
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Summary

This dataset represents approximately 86,000 active and historical business licence records issued by the City of Edmonton. It provides a broad overview of business activity across the city, highlighting common business categories, licensing trends over time, and geographic concentrations by address, neighbourhood, and ward.

Business Categories

Category
General business licences make up the largest share, accounting for roughly 17% of all records. General contractors follow at about 13%, with construction-related and labour services contributing another 10%. Office-based professional services, restaurants, and small retail stores each represent between 4–6%, showing a diverse mix of commercial activity across Edmonton. Beyond general and construction-related businesses, notable licence categories include rental accommodation, personal service shops, vehicle repair and sales, and logistics and delivery services. Food-related licences—including restaurants and food services—account for nearly 5% of all records, reflecting Edmonton’s active hospitality sector.

Top Businesses & Locations

Name
Address
While most businesses appear only once, a small number of organizations hold many licences. Capital Region Housing Corporation leads with just over 500 licences, followed by national chains such as Tim Hortons, Subway, and Circle K. High-volume addresses include large commercial and shopping complexes like West Edmonton Mall (8882 170 Street NW), Kingsway Garden Mall, and Londonderry Mall, each hosting hundreds of licensed businesses.

Temporal Trends

Issued Year
Licensing activity increases sharply in recent years, with 2024 alone accounting for more than 26% of all licences on record. 2021 and 2023 also stand out as high-activity years, together representing over 35% of licences. Earlier years show much lower volumes, suggesting either historical undercounting or significant growth in business registrations over time.

Geographic Distribution

Neighbourhood
Ward
Business licences are most concentrated in central and industrial areas. Downtown leads with just over 2,600 licences, followed by several industrial neighbourhoods such as Strathcona Industrial Park, Summerlea, and Parsons Industrial. At the ward level, O-day’min, Karhiio, and Nakota Isga collectively account for nearly 20% of all licensed businesses citywide.

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Trade NameLegal NameAddressCategoryNeighbourhoodWardIssue DateExpiry DateStatus
INFLATE YOUR BUSINESS INC.<Home Based Business>Retail Sales (Minor)Rio Terracesipiwiyiniwak2026-05-252028-07-05
ITHACA HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT<Home Based Business>Administration Office / Professional ServiceCameron Heightssipiwiyiniwak2026-05-312028-07-12
MARIAM'S FOOTSTEPS INC.2115 48 Street NwResidential Rental Accommodation (Long-Term)Pollard MeadowsSspomitapi2026-05-222028-07-02
MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE1430 Parsons Road NwRetail Sales (Minor)South Edmonton CommonKarhiio2026-05-272028-07-07
CASE FACTS & FINDINGSCASE FACTS & FINDINGS INC<Home Based Business>Administration Office / Professional ServiceLymburnsipiwiyiniwak2026-06-012028-07-12
MR. MIX AUDIOMR. MIX AUDIO INC2232 80 Avenue NwAdministration Office / Professional ServiceSoutheast IndustrialSspomitapi2026-05-232028-07-03
JATINDER TIWANA<Redacted for Privacy>Residential Rental Accommodation (Short-Term)South Terwillegarpihêsiwin2026-06-022028-07-03
ADEPEJU ADENIYI<Redacted for Privacy>Residential Rental Accommodation (Short-Term)River's Edgesipiwiyiniwak2026-05-222028-07-03
OLIVER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CLINIC10324 112 Street NwHealth Enhancement Centre (Accredited)WîhkwêntôwinO-day'min2026-06-022028-07-12
SIMTIAR SERVICES INC.3831 47 Street NwResidential Rental Accommodation (Long-Term)MinchauSspomitapi2026-05-262028-07-03
INTEGRATED TOTAL SOLUTIONS INC<Home Based Business>Construction, Contracting, and Labour ServiceCapilanoMétis2026-05-252028-07-06
MILLWOODS DRIVING SCHOOL LTD.3474 93 Street NwCommercial SchoolStrathcona Industrial ParkKarhiio2026-05-242028-07-05
AMSTERDAM VAPE AND SMOKE16765 91 Street NwRetail Sales (Minor);Tobacco and Vaping Product SalesKlarvattentastawiyiniwak2026-05-222028-07-02
LAWSON'S FISH & CHIPS10183 186 Street NwRestaurant or Food Service;Alcohol Sales (Consumption On-Premises / Minors Allowed)Sunwapta IndustrialNakota Isga2026-05-222028-07-02
2330474 ALBERTA LTD.<Home Based Business>Food Truck / Food CartKensingtonAnirniq2026-06-012028-07-10
BIOALBERTA10055 106 Street Nw, #202Administration Office / Professional ServiceDowntownO-day'min2026-06-012028-07-10
ODD TATTOO STUDIO2920 Calgary Trail Nw, #105Personal ServiceCalgary Trail Southpapastew2026-05-312028-07-09
THE KEG STEAKHOUSE + BAR - WINDERMEREKEG RESTAURANTS LTD6320 Currents Drive NwRestaurant or Food Service;Alcohol Sales (Consumption On-Premises / Minors Allowed)Amblesidepihêsiwin2026-05-262028-07-04
NORTHERN EXPOSURE DECKING INC15817 121a Avenue NwConstruction, Contracting, and Labour ServiceHawin Park Estate IndustrialNakota Isga2026-05-262028-07-06
CINEPLEX CINEMAS MANNING TOWN CENTRECINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION15531 37 Street NwAmusement Establishment;Restaurant or Food Service;Alcohol Sales (Consumption On-Premises / Minors Allowed);Spectator EntertainmentGormanDene2026-05-262028-06-29
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About This Dataset

This dataset contains roughly 86,000 business licence records issued by the City of Edmonton, spanning more than a decade of licensing activity. It reflects a wide range of commercial, industrial, and service-oriented businesses operating throughout the city.

General business and construction-related licences dominate the dataset, indicating strong activity in contracting, development, and professional services. Retail, food services, and personal service businesses also form a significant portion of licences, underscoring Edmonton’s role as a regional commercial hub.

Licensing activity has increased substantially in recent years, with more than half of all records issued since 2021. This growth may reflect economic recovery, new development, and improved digital reporting processes. Spatially, licences cluster in Downtown Edmonton, major shopping centres, and industrial zones where commercial density is highest.

Overall, the dataset provides a detailed snapshot of Edmonton’s business ecosystem, highlighting both long-standing institutions and recent growth trends across industries and neighbourhoods.

Dataset Information

SubjectBusiness
JurisdictionCity of Edmonton, Province of Alberta
Data ProviderEdmonton Department of Urban Planning & Economy
Sourcehttps://data.edmonton.ca/
AttributionContains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Edmonton.