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  - Career Fair
    
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Recreation

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The opportunities for sport, recreation and leisure pursuits in Fort McMurray are virtually limitless.

An outdoor playground awaits you, along with a variety of indoor facilities. For more adventurous types, Fort McMurray’s near-wilderness setting offers unbeatable opportunities for canoeing, fly-in fishing, wildlife viewing and enjoyment of nature trails.