Transportation & Economic Corridors

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Highways
County of Barrhead is easily accessible and situated on a major provincial corridor, at the junction of Highways 18 and 33.  Highway 33 (nicknamed "Grizzly Trail") is the shortest route to Peace River Country. 
 
Secondary Highway 651 connects us to Highway 2 North and South. Highway 43 lies within 20 minutes of the County of Barrhead, which is designated as a core route in Canada's highway system and comprises the northern leg of the CANAMEX Trade Corridor (connecting Canada to Mexico through the USA).  
 
The County of Barrhead also works towards paving important linkage and industry roads.  These include the road to Northplex Ltd. & Kiel Industrial Park, as well as the road into the Hamlet of Manola & Richardson Milling Ltd. 

Trucking Firms & Couriers
Many regional and local trucking firms serve the County in various capacities, including agriculture, business transport, the oilfield and forestry.  Trucking firms in the County work hard to get goods to market throughout the Province.Klondyke Ferry
 
County of Barrhead is serviced by many couriers, such as DHL, UPS, Purolator, and Canada Post. 
 
Air & Rail Transport
County of Barrhead is strategically situated only 90 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport, 60 minutes from the City of Edmonton, and 20 minutes from CN rail terminal.
 
County of Barrhead also operates the Barrhead Regional Airport, with offers a 3,500 foot runway and available hangar plots.