Wonder Valley AI Compute Data Center Park
Status: Planning Stage (Major infrastructure/power studies ongoing) | Location: Greenview Industrial Gateway, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Project Overview
The Wonder Valley AI Compute Data Center Park is arguably the most ambitious hyperscale project in Canada's history. This massive complex, a partnership between the Municipal District of Greenview and O'Leary Ventures, is being developed near Grande Prairie, Alberta, with a colossal planned IT capacity of 5.6 Gigawatts (GW) across 58 buildings, backed by 7.5 GW of dedicated power generation. Its goal is nothing short of becoming the world's largest dedicated AI compute data center park.
What makes Wonder Valley truly unique is its strategy for overcoming grid constraints. To ensure the continuous, high-volume power supply required for a supercluster of this magnitude, the project will be fueled by off-grid, on-site power generation. This includes leveraging the region's resources with natural gas power systems and exploring geothermal power, making the campus largely self-sufficient from the main power grid. This dedication to secured, high-capacity power is directly necessary for the high-density AI supercomputing workloads it is designed to host.
With an estimated total investment surpassing CAD 70 Billion, the project is phased over 5 to 10 years, with the initial phase (1.4 GW capacity) expected to cost USD 2 Billion. By choosing this location, the developers are capitalizing on Alberta's supportive industrial environment, proximity to pipeline infrastructure, and its natural advantages for cooling and power availability, positioning Canada as a core node in the global AI infrastructure network.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Wonder Valley AI Compute Data Center Park |
| Location | Greenview Industrial Gateway, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada |
| Status | Planning Stage (Major infrastructure/power studies ongoing) |
| Commissioning | Phased roll-out over 5–10 years |
| Total IT Load | 5.6 GW (Gigawatts) |
| Total Capacity | 7.5 GW (Total dedicated power generation) |
| Tier Level | Hyperscale (Designed for the highest AI/HPC standards) |
| Project Type | Dedicated AI Supercomputer Park, Off-Grid Power |
City Profile
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| City Name | Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Population | 64,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | 100,000 |
| City GDP | High (Resource and Industrial Hub) |
| Per Capita Income | High |
| City Tier | Tier 2/Emerging Industrial & Compute Hub |
| Key Strengths | Abundant, relatively low-cost energy (gas/geothermal), industrial zoning, cold climate benefits, proximity to key pipelines and infrastructure. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Municipal District of Greenview & O’Leary Ventures (Strategic Partner) |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Alberta Government, Local Utilities |
| Construction Contractor | Not specified |
| MEP Engineering | Not specified |
| Network Connectivity | Close proximity to major fiber optic network lines |
| Power Infrastructure | Building dedicated off-grid power systems (Natural Gas/Geothermal) for 7.5 GW capacity |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 5.6 GW (Critical IT Load |
| UPS Redundancy | Assumed extremely high (Mission-critical AI supercomputing) |
| Cooling System | Designed for high-density, liquid-cooled AI racks to manage thermal load |
| Connectivity | High-bandwidth, low-latency, resilient connectivity |
| PUE Target | Optimized for high energy efficiency and closed-loop systems |
| Energy Mix | Focus on off-grid power, utilizing natural gas and geothermal for reliable, continuous supply |
Milestones
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| Announcement | June 2025 |
| Construction Start | Expected Late 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Expected in phases, starting 2027/2028 |
| Full Buildout | Projected over a 5-10 year timeline |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Over CAD 70 Billion (~USD 51.8 Billion) |
| Funding | USD 2 Billion (for 1.4 GW capacity) |