We are so fortunate to be able to work and play in this city – we love where we live! St. Albert has received a variety of awards over the years, including ‘Best Place to Live in Canada,’ ‘#1 Place to Raise A Family, ‘ and ‘Healthiest Community in Canada.’ The most recent community satisfaction survey also resulted in a 99% positive rating for quality of life!
- Outdoor Farmers Market held on Saturdays in the summer – largest in Western Canada
- Rain maker rodeo – last weekend in May
- International Children’s Festival – first week in June
- Canada Day Celebration – fireworks and community events
- New Years Eve Fireworks
- Rock’n August – car show
- Variety of sports tournaments, theatre productions and arts events
- Founded in 1861 by Father Albert Lacombe
- Albert provided many opportunities due to the excellent soil, convenient access to wood and water, & proximity to Fort Edmonton
- Albert is the oldest, non-fortified community in Alberta + was the largest agricultural settlement west of Winnipeg
- It became a village in 1904 + was reached by the Canadian Northern Railway in 1906
- It was officially declared a town in 1962, and a city in 1977
- More than 85 KM of trails & 1,100 acres of green space
- Arts venues: Arden Theatre, Visual Arts Studio, Art Gallery of St. Albert, Musee Heritage Museum
- Variety of sports & recreational facilities – Servus Place, Fountain Park, Grosvenor Pool, Kinex + Akinsdale Arena, Woodlands Water Play Park with over 50 sports teams
- Many unique historic building & sites – Grain Elevators, Father Lacombe Chapel, Little White School House
- Public, Catholic + Francophone schools
- The population of 66,082 that live within the 22 communities/neighbourhood
- The average age is 40.9 years
- 14,774 students – ranging from kindergarden to post-secondary
- 89% English speaking, 2.5% French
- 26,083 dwellings
- The average household income in St. Albert is $126,260
Refreshing Outdoors
- Naples Park, Levesque Park, Newberry Park
- Lafleur Park, Napoleon Park
- Viewing Plazas at South Lake
- Scenic and renowned walking trails
- Lacombe Lake fishing, Gazebo, picnic & dog park
- Over 30 off-leash areas for dogs
Wonderful Doctors
- Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Summity Family Clinic
- Bright Dental
- Performance Health
- Salvus Medical Clinic
Outstanding Restaurants
- Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar
- Sorrentino’s Bistro Bar
- Tryst Wine + Small Plates
- The Cajun House
- Buco Pizzeria
- XIX Nineteen
- Delux Burger Bar
Smart Transit
- St. Albert Transit (StAT) offers service to all local neighbourhoods + commuter services to Edmonton
- Multiple Anthony Henday access routes via Ray Gibbon, Campbell Road & St. Albert Trail
Convenient Groceries
- Seasonal Farmer’s Market (largest in Western Canada!)
- Walmart Supercentre
- Safeway
- Sobey’s
- Save-On-Foods
- Costco
- Mercado
Sweet Shopping
- St. Albert Centre
- Bella Maas
- Prairie Couture
- Season’s Gift Shop
- Modern Eyes Gift Shop
- Swish Flowers
- Who Cares Wear
St Albert Schools
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