Community guide · Northeast of Edmonton
Living in Fort Saskatchewan
A river city northeast of Edmonton, with river valley trails, the historic Fort Heritage Precinct and jobs in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.
At a glance
Fort Saskatchewan in numbers
Statistics Canada population estimates by census subdivision (table 17-10-0155-01), July 1 of each year. Sherwood Park and Ardrossan are hamlets, so their figures come from Strathcona County’s municipal censuses. Growth compares the latest figure with the earlier one named. Drive times are typical times to downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.
Living in Fort Saskatchewan
What it’s like
Fort Saskatchewan grew up around a North West Mounted Police fort built on the North Saskatchewan River in 1875. The Fort Heritage Precinct tells that story, and each summer a flock of sheep grazes in the city’s parks.
Today it’s home to about 30,500 people at the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, one of Canada’s largest petrochemical regions. The Dow Centennial Centre, trails along the river valley and a mix of established and newer neighbourhoods make it popular with families who work nearby.
Quick facts
- Where
- Northeast of Edmonton, on the North Saskatchewan River
- Founded
- 1875, as a police fort
- Type
- City
- Drive
- About 30 to 35 minutes to downtown
Good to know
Some neighbourhoods sit closer to industrial sites than others, so look at the map around any home you like. Property taxes and utilities are set by the city, so compare the full monthly cost with Edmonton.
River valley
Trails and parks along the North Saskatchewan River.
History
The Fort Heritage Precinct and the summer sheep in the city’s parks.
Jobs close by
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is right on the city’s doorstep.
Recreation
The Dow Centennial Centre, with an arena, fieldhouse, fitness and a theatre.
Schools
Schools in Fort Saskatchewan
Public
Elk Island Public Schools
Catholic
Elk Island Catholic Schools
School boundaries, busing and programs change, so check any address with the school division before you buy.
Homes for sale
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Every MLS® listing in Fort Saskatchewan, from every brokerage, on a map. Or tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll send new listings as soon as they hit the market.
Questions
About Fort Saskatchewan
How far is Fort Saskatchewan from Edmonton?
Fort Saskatchewan is northeast of Edmonton, about 30 to 35 minutes from downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.
Which schools serve Fort Saskatchewan?
Schools in Fort Saskatchewan are run by Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools. Boundaries and busing change, so check any address with the school division before you buy.
How do I see homes for sale in Fort Saskatchewan?
Use the Search page, which shows every MLS® listing in Fort Saskatchewan from every brokerage, or ask me for listing alerts so new homes come to you first.
Nearby
More communities around Edmonton
East of Edmonton
Sherwood Park
Strathcona County’s main community, just east of Edmonton, with established family neighbourhoods, newer ones growing on its edges, and quick access to the city and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.
Read the Sherwood Park guideEast of Sherwood Park
Ardrossan
A quiet hamlet in Strathcona County just east of Sherwood Park, known for acreages and country residential living a short drive from the city.
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