Community guide · Northwest of Edmonton
Living in St. Albert
A city of its own on Edmonton’s northwest edge, with 128 kilometres of river valley trails, a downtown full of character and one of Canada’s biggest outdoor farmers’ markets.
At a glance
St. Albert 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 St. Albert
What it’s like
St. Albert is one of the oldest communities in Alberta, founded as a mission on the Sturgeon River in 1861. Today it’s a city of about 75,000 people right next to northwest Edmonton. The Red Willow Trail System follows the river through the middle of the city for 128 kilometres, linking parks, neighbourhoods and downtown.
Homes range from established neighbourhoods like Grandin, Braeside and Akinsdale to newer areas like Erin Ridge North, Oakmont and the lake community of Jensen Lakes. On summer Saturdays the St. Albert Farmers’ Market fills downtown with more than 200 vendors.
Quick facts
- Where
- Next to northwest Edmonton, along the Sturgeon River
- Founded
- 1861, as a mission
- Type
- City
- Drive
- About 20 to 25 minutes to downtown
Good to know
St. Albert sets its own property taxes and utility rates, separate from Edmonton’s, so compare the full monthly cost when you weigh a home here against one in the city.
Red Willow trails
128 kilometres of paved and natural trails along the Sturgeon River, connecting parks and neighbourhoods.
Farmers’ market
More than 200 vendors downtown every Saturday from June to early October.
Getting to Edmonton
St. Albert Trail, Ray Gibbon Drive and the Anthony Henday, plus St. Albert Transit commuter buses into the city.
Recreation and arts
Servus Place, the Arden Theatre and parks and sports fields throughout the city.
Schools
Schools in St. Albert
Public
St. Albert Public Schools
Catholic
Greater St. Albert 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 St. Albert
Every MLS® listing in St. Albert, 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 St. Albert
How far is St. Albert from Edmonton?
St. Albert is northwest of Edmonton, about 20 to 25 minutes from downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.
Which schools serve St. Albert?
Schools in St. Albert are run by St. Albert Public Schools and Greater St. Albert 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 St. Albert?
Use the Search page, which shows every MLS® listing in St. Albert from every brokerage, or ask me for listing alerts so new homes come to you first.
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