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Best Place 2026
Your McMurray Magazine’s Best Places in YMM 2026!
August 7, 2026
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The 2026 Best of YMM awards highlight the outstanding people, places and businesses that make Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo a remarkable place to live. With more than 10,000 community votes cast online, YMM Magazine presents the definitive digital guide to the region’s absolute favourites this year.
Best Barbershop
Thickwood Barber Shop
“Built by the community, chosen by the community! Thank you, Fort McMurray.”
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Best Barbershop
Thickwood Barber Shop
“Built by the community, chosen by the community! Thank you, Fort McMurray.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Hair Salon
Razor’s Edge 2.0
“As we celebrate 30 years in Fort McMurray, this is just the icing on top of the cake! It means the world to us to receive this recognition!”
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Best Hair Salon
Razor’s Edge 2.0
“As we celebrate 30 years in Fort McMurray, this is just the icing on top of the cake! It means the world to us to receive this recognition!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Nail Salon
King Nails
“Being selected is an incredible honour. We’re deeply grateful to the Fort McMurray community for trusting and supporting King Nails. This recognition inspires us to continue providing the best service and creating a welcoming experience for every client.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Nail Salon
King Nails
“Being selected is an incredible honour. We’re deeply grateful to the Fort McMurray community for trusting and supporting King Nails. This recognition inspires us to continue providing the best service and creating a welcoming experience for every client.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
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Best Spa
Achieve Wellness Spa
“Winning Best Spa in YMM means more than we can put into words. It is a reflection of the heart, talent and dedication of our incredible team, and the trust our community has placed in us. We are deeply grateful to serve the community we love.”
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Best Spa
Achieve Wellness Spa
“Winning Best Spa in YMM means more than we can put into words. It is a reflection of the heart, talent and dedication of our incredible team, and the trust our community has placed in us. We are deeply grateful to serve the community we love.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Fitness Centre
Renu Fitness Club
“This means everything. Renu started as one local mom’s dream of creating a luxury, welcoming space where women could focus on themselves without judgment.
To be recognized by our community as YMM’s Best Fitness Centre is something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for believing in us. We’re just getting started.”
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Best Fitness Centre
Renu Fitness Club
“This means everything. Renu started as one local mom’s dream of creating a luxury, welcoming space where women could focus on themselves without judgment.
To be recognized by our community as YMM’s Best Fitness Centre is something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for believing in us. We’re just getting started.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Kid’s Birthday Venue
The Alley YMM
“There is nothing better than being loved by our community and neighbours.”
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Best Kid’s Birthday Venue
The Alley YMM
“There is nothing better than being loved by our community and neighbours.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Live Entertainment Venue
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
“It's an honour to be recognized as the place to be for live entertainment, dancing and fun!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Live Entertainment Venue
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
“It's an honour to be recognized as the place to be for live entertainment, dancing and fun!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
“Our community voted us the best in the city, but I’ve known it all along. To the most dedicated staff and the most amazing students in Fort McMurray: thank you for making me proud every single day. This victory belongs to every one of you.”
- Holy Trinity Catholic High School Principal Lou Ann Demers-Noble
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
“Our community voted us the best in the city, but I’ve known it all along. To the most dedicated staff and the most amazing students in Fort McMurray: thank you for making me proud every single day. This victory belongs to every one of you.”
- Holy Trinity Catholic High School Principal Lou Ann Demers-Noble
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Flower Shop
Caribou Flowers Plants & Gifts
“Being recognized as the Best Flower Shop is an honour. We're grateful to our loyal customers, our incredible team and the community that has supported us for almost 50 years.”
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Best Flower Shop
Caribou Flowers Plants & Gifts
“Being recognized as the Best Flower Shop is an honour. We're grateful to our loyal customers, our incredible team and the community that has supported us for almost 50 years.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Real Estate Agency / Group
The Agency North Central Alberta
“As the newest and smallest brokerage in Fort McMurray, it is an honour to be selected as our community's favourite office, as we continue to try to raise the bar for what it means to be a real estate agent here in Fort McMurray, while bringing our white glove service to this incredible region.”
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Best Real Estate Agency / Group
The Agency North Central Alberta
“As the newest and smallest brokerage in Fort McMurray, it is an honour to be selected as our community's favourite office, as we continue to try to raise the bar for what it means to be a real estate agent here in Fort McMurray, while bringing our white glove service to this incredible region.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Medical Office
Hardin Medical Clinic
“This recognition belongs to our incredible team and every customer who has supported us. Winning Best of YMM, again, inspires us to keep raising the bar.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Medical Office
Hardin Medical Clinic
“This recognition belongs to our incredible team and every customer who has supported us. Winning Best of YMM, again, inspires us to keep raising the bar.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Car Dealership
Northstar Ford Lincoln
“We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to be recognized with the Best Car Dealership award. This achievement reflects the trust of our customers, the dedication of our incredible team, and our commitment to delivering an exceptional car buying experience every day. We sincerely thank everyone who has supported us on this journey. This award inspires us to continue raising the bar and serving our community with excellence!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Car Dealership
Northstar Ford Lincoln
“We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to be recognized with the Best Car Dealership award. This achievement reflects the trust of our customers, the dedication of our incredible team, and our commitment to delivering an exceptional car buying experience every day. We sincerely thank everyone who has supported us on this journey. This award inspires us to continue raising the bar and serving our community with excellence!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best in Automotive Accessories / Repairs
NAPA Auto Parts
“Being selected as the Best of YMM in Automotive Accessories or Repairs is an incredible honour that reflects our deep commitment to the community. As both NAPA and a traction store, we take pride in keeping Fort McMurray moving.
Whether it is a family SUV or a heavy-duty commercial fleet vehicle, this award belongs to our dedicated staff who work tirelessly every day, and to our loyal customers who trust us to keep them safe on the road. Thank you, YMM, for choosing and trusting us!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best in Automotive Accessories / Repairs
NAPA Auto Parts
“Being selected as the Best of YMM in Automotive Accessories or Repairs is an incredible honour that reflects our deep commitment to the community. As both NAPA and a traction store, we take pride in keeping Fort McMurray moving.
Whether it is a family SUV or a heavy-duty commercial fleet vehicle, this award belongs to our dedicated staff who work tirelessly every day, and to our loyal customers who trust us to keep them safe on the road. Thank you, YMM, for choosing and trusting us!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
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Best Patio
Bear & Buffalo Restaurant/Bar
“Proud to be voted “Best Patio” for 4 years in a row. Summer time is short and we want to make the best of it with a stunning view over the 18th green.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Patio
Bear & Buffalo Restaurant/Bar
“Proud to be voted “Best Patio” for 4 years in a row. Summer time is short and we want to make the best of it with a stunning view over the 18th green.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Coffee Shop
Avenue Eatery & Cafe
“From early morning coffees to lazy weekend brunches, thank you for making us your favourite place to visit.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Coffee Shop
Avenue Eatery & Cafe
“From early morning coffees to lazy weekend brunches, thank you for making us your favourite place to visit.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Jewellery Store
Prestige Jewellers
“Being selected as Fort McMurray’s Best Jewellery Store is an incredible honour and a reflection of the trust our community has placed in Prestige Jewellers.
For over 25 years, we’ve been committed to providing exceptional quality, outstanding service, and giving back to the community that has supported us from day one.
This recognition belongs to our amazing team and every customer who has chosen Prestige Jewellers to be part of their life’s most meaningful moments. Thank you for believing in us— we’re proud to call Fort McMurray home.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Jewellery Store
Prestige Jewellers
“Being selected as Fort McMurray’s Best Jewellery Store is an incredible honour and a reflection of the trust our community has placed in Prestige Jewellers.
For over 25 years, we’ve been committed to providing exceptional quality, outstanding service, and giving back to the community that has supported us from day one.
This recognition belongs to our amazing team and every customer who has chosen Prestige Jewellers to be part of their life’s most meaningful moments. Thank you for believing in us— we’re proud to call Fort McMurray home.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best In Retail
Tindahan - Your Local Haven
“Winning Best Retail is an incredible honour. It validates our mission to support local businesses and reminds us that the work we do makes a positive impact in our community. We're grateful to everyone who voted for and supported us.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best In Retail
Tindahan - Your Local Haven
“Winning Best Retail is an incredible honour. It validates our mission to support local businesses and reminds us that the work we do makes a positive impact in our community. We're grateful to everyone who voted for and supported us.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Golf Course
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Best Golf Course
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Best Cleaning Company
Poosh Cleaning Services
“Being selected as Best Cleaning Company is an incredible honour and a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us.
We are deeply grateful to our amazing team, loyal customers, and the Fort McMurray community for believing in Poosh Cleaning Services. This recognition inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service with integrity, professionalism, and care. Thank you for making this possible.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Cleaning Company
Poosh Cleaning Services
“Being selected as Best Cleaning Company is an incredible honour and a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us.
We are deeply grateful to our amazing team, loyal customers, and the Fort McMurray community for believing in Poosh Cleaning Services. This recognition inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service with integrity, professionalism, and care. Thank you for making this possible.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best in Home Design / Renovations
Melissa Hartigan Design
“It is an incredible honour to be selected by the community. We are thankful for the continued trust Fort McMurray places in us, and grateful to our clients and community for allowing us to bring their dream spaces to life!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best in Home Design / Renovations
Melissa Hartigan Design
“It is an incredible honour to be selected by the community. We are thankful for the continued trust Fort McMurray places in us, and grateful to our clients and community for allowing us to bring their dream spaces to life!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best in Home Repairs
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Best in Home Repairs
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Best Place to Watch Sports
Canadian Brewhouse
“It is truly an honour to continue being Fort McMurray's favourite place to watch sports. We take pride in being the spot for lovers of all sports to get together to share their passion and energy. Thank you Fort McMurray for choosing us again and we look forward to sharing in many more fun filled sporting events with you all!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Place to Watch Sports
Canadian Brewhouse
“It is truly an honour to continue being Fort McMurray's favourite place to watch sports. We take pride in being the spot for lovers of all sports to get together to share their passion and energy. Thank you Fort McMurray for choosing us again and we look forward to sharing in many more fun filled sporting events with you all!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Pet Store
The Little Pet Company
“From starting this business in my parents’ garage to celebrating 10 years in our own store, this journey has been more than I ever could have hoped for.
To be recognized and supported by such an incredible community is truly an honour. Our team and I are beyond grateful to have been chosen as Fort McMurray’s Best Pet Store. We could not have reached this milestone without the customers, families, and pets who have supported us along the way.
Thank you for being part of our story — we’re so proud to be your local pet store!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Pet Store
The Little Pet Company
“From starting this business in my parents’ garage to celebrating 10 years in our own store, this journey has been more than I ever could have hoped for.
To be recognized and supported by such an incredible community is truly an honour. Our team and I are beyond grateful to have been chosen as Fort McMurray’s Best Pet Store. We could not have reached this milestone without the customers, families, and pets who have supported us along the way.
Thank you for being part of our story — we’re so proud to be your local pet store!”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Dance Studio
MKD The Space
“To be selected as Best of YMM - Dance Studio means so much to us as a trauma-informed and safe, inclusive, space, we are so proud to be recognized. To make dancers and their families of all backgrounds feel welcome is what we strive for.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
Best Dance Studio
MKD The Space
“To be selected as Best of YMM - Dance Studio means so much to us as a trauma-informed and safe, inclusive, space, we are so proud to be recognized. To make dancers and their families of all backgrounds feel welcome is what we strive for.”
Readers’ Choice Runner-up
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