Downtown Grand Prairie is less than 5 miles from I-30, SH 360 and SH 161 and just minutes away from Grand Prairie’s entertainment district. According to the Downtown. Association, the area features over 400 establishments and businesses – including restaurants, cafes, art galleries, City Hall, health/beauty/wellness services, Specialty shops, a hotel, entertainment, and professional services. The population of Grande Prairie is 69,088 according to the 2018 census, with the greatest population being between the ages of 30 and 34. Beyond its own population, Grande Prairie acts as a regional hub serving an additional 281,000+ people from across Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. It sits as the largest commercial centre north of Edmonton and its economy is based on four pillars: oil and gas, forestry, agriculture and retail.