Community guide · West of Edmonton
Living in Spruce Grove
One of the fastest-growing cities in the Edmonton region, west of the city along Highway 16A, with newer family neighbourhoods and the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre.
At a glance
Spruce Grove 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 Spruce Grove
What it’s like
Spruce Grove has grown by about a quarter since 2017, to roughly 44,600 people, which makes it one of the fastest-growing cities around Edmonton. Much of that growth is in newer family neighbourhoods on the city’s edges, alongside established areas like Woodhaven and Millgrove.
The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, shared with Stony Plain and Parkland County, is the region’s big recreation hub, with pools, arenas and fields. Highway 16A takes you into west Edmonton in about 20 minutes, and Highway 16 is minutes away.
Quick facts
- Where
- West of Edmonton, along Highway 16A
- Type
- City
- Next door
- Stony Plain and Parkland County
- Drive
- About 25 to 30 minutes to downtown
Good to know
Spruce Grove is still growing fast, so check what’s planned on vacant land near any home you like. On a brand new home, ask about GST and the first-time buyer rebate.
Growing fast
New neighbourhoods and new builds, with plenty of choice for young families.
Tri Leisure Centre
Pools, arenas, a fieldhouse and fitness, shared with Stony Plain and Parkland County.
Getting to Edmonton
Highway 16A and Highway 16 lead straight into west Edmonton and the Henday.
Everyday shopping
Big box stores, groceries and restaurants along Highway 16A, so most errands stay close to home.
Schools
Schools in Spruce Grove
Public
Parkland School Division
Catholic
Evergreen Catholic Schools
School boundaries, busing and programs change, so check any address with the school division before you buy.
Homes for sale
See what’s for sale in Spruce Grove
Every MLS® listing in Spruce Grove, 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 Spruce Grove
How far is Spruce Grove from Edmonton?
Spruce Grove is west of Edmonton, about 25 to 30 minutes from downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.
Which schools serve Spruce Grove?
Schools in Spruce Grove are run by Parkland School Division and Evergreen 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 Spruce Grove?
Use the Search page, which shows every MLS® listing in Spruce Grove from every brokerage, or ask me for listing alerts so new homes come to you first.
Nearby
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