St. Albert, Edmonton area
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A polished neighbour to the north

St. Albert

Neighbourhood guideEdmonton & area

Designated schools
3 — Bellerose Composite High School, Lorne Akins Junior High School, Elmer S. Gish School
The neighbourhood

Life in St. Albert.

St. Albert sits just beyond Edmonton's northern edge and feels like its own polished city. The Sturgeon River runs through its centre, framed by riverside trails and parkland, and it is consistently ranked among the country's most liveable communities. It is close enough to Edmonton to share its economy, yet distinct enough to feel like its own place.

The lifestyle is family-centred and community-minded. A popular outdoor market draws crowds through the warmer months, the trail network follows the river through the city, and the schools, recreation and amenities are the kind that keep families here for the long term.

Housing spans established neighbourhoods of mature homes through to newer family communities on the city's growing edges. Buyers cross the line into St. Albert for space, schools and a strong sense of place, and tend to stay.

More about the area: City of St. Albert.

The numbers

St. Albert by the data.

68,232Population (2021)
42.4Median age
$117,000Median household income

Housing. Predominantly single-detached houses, about 70% of private dwellings.

St. Albert is a separate municipality; figures are city-wide (Statistics Canada) rather than a single Edmonton neighbourhood profile.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile — St. Albert, City (CY), Alberta. Figures are for reference only and should be independently verified.

Around the neighbourhood

What’s nearby.

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Schools

Schools in St. Albert.

A starting point for the schools in and around St. Albert. Confirm which schools serve a specific address with the tools below.

SchoolLevel
Bellerose Composite High SchoolSt. Albert Public SchoolsSenior High
Lorne Akins Junior High SchoolSt. Albert Public SchoolsJunior High
Elmer S. Gish SchoolSt. Albert Public SchoolsElementary

Always verify your designated school at epsb.ca/schools/findaschool/fast. Catchment boundaries change annually.

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St. Albert side by side.

Weigh St. Albert against another Edmonton-area neighbourhood across the things that actually shape day-to-day life.

Lifestyle
St. AlbertPolished, family-centred, community-minded, its own city
CrestwoodCentral, leafy, neighbourly, old-and-new side by side
GlenoraEstablished, unhurried, heritage: old money, quiet streets
Commute & access
St. AlbertSt. Albert Trail into NW Edmonton; ~25–30 min downtown
CrestwoodShort run to downtown; MacKinnon ravine on the doorstep
GlenoraMinutes to downtown; walk to 124 Street; river-valley access
Schools
St. AlbertStrong St. Albert Public & Greater St. Albert Catholic systems
CrestwoodLocal elementary anchors a tight, walkable catchment
GlenoraWell-regarded public options; close to private schools
Housing types
St. AlbertEstablished mature homes through to newer edge communities
CrestwoodPost-war character homes alongside crisp modern infill
GlenoraCharacter homes, period renovations, occasional infill
Amenities
St. AlbertSturgeon River trails, celebrated outdoor farmers' market
CrestwoodCommunity rink, ravine trails, west-end shopping nearby
Glenora124 Street shops, galleries, farmers' market, river valley
Market
St. AlbertLive market activity coming soon: ask Jody for current numbers
CrestwoodLive market activity coming soon: ask Jody for current numbers
GlenoraLive market activity coming soon: ask Jody for current numbers

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