Exploring the Oil Boomtown of Devon, Alberta @strangenorth

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

#explore Alberta
In this video we explore the oil boomtown of Devon, Alberta.

Devon sits on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River and it's located about 30 km southwest of Edmonton. It has a current population of about 7,000 people and it is part of the greater Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

The town was carefully planned and constructed by Imperial Oil after the major 1947 Leduc No. 1 oil discovery nearby. Devon is a relatively new community and one of Alberta's classic oil boomtowns.

This area has a lot to offer visitors - small town charm, an impressive collection of local history and excellent access to the surrounding river valley.

A big thank you to our local sponsor, Hayat Auto.

They are located at 6 Tool Push Avenue in Devon's southside business park, and you can give them a call at 780-243-4848.

They are currently offering 10% off all services to local residents and business owners, and they are available 7 days a week to help get you back on the road.

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