Living in Stony Plain, Alberta: Homes, Schools and Commute

At a glance

Stony Plain in numbers

Population, 2025 estimate19,662

Growth since 2017+10%

Drive to downtown Edmonton30 to 35 minTypical, outside rush hour

TypeTownWest of Edmonton

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 Stony Plain

What it’s like

Stony Plain became a town in 1908, and its downtown still has the feel of a main street, with painted murals telling the area’s history on building walls. The Multicultural Heritage Centre, the Pioneer Museum and Heritage Park host events through the year, and the Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Festival brings crowds every August.

Neighbourhoods range from older homes near downtown to newer subdivisions, with acreages in Parkland County all around. The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove is a few minutes away, and WestView Health Centre, the local hospital, is in town.

Quick facts

Where: West of Edmonton, next to Spruce Grove
Became a town: 1908
Type: Town
Drive: About 30 to 35 minutes to downtown

Good to know

Stony Plain and Spruce Grove share a lot, from recreation to shopping, so it’s worth searching both. Property taxes and utilities are set by the town, so compare the full monthly cost with Edmonton.

Murals and main street

A walkable historic downtown, with murals of local history across town.

Events

Farmers’ Days in June and the Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Festival in August.

Health care

WestView Health Centre is right in town.

Country close by

Acreages and country residential properties in Parkland County on every side.

Schools

Schools in Stony Plain

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

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Questions

About Stony Plain

How far is Stony Plain from Edmonton?

Stony Plain is west of Edmonton, about 30 to 35 minutes from downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.

Which schools serve Stony Plain?

Schools in Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain?

Use the Search page, which shows every MLS® listing in Stony Plain from every brokerage, or ask me for listing alerts so new homes come to you first.

Nearby

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West of Edmonton

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.

Read the Spruce Grove guide

Southwest of Edmonton