Communities

Where I work, and what each place is actually like

Eight communities across the Edmonton region. These are working notes rather than tourism copy — the things that change how a purchase goes.

City of Edmonton

Edmonton

River valley in the middle, new communities on every edge.

Strathcona County

Technically a hamlet — one of the largest in Canada.

About 20 minutes east of downtown Edmonton

City of St. Albert

The Botanical Arts City, built along the Sturgeon River.

About 25 minutes northwest of downtown Edmonton

City of Beaumont

French roots, a hilltop church, and fast new growth.

About 25 minutes south of downtown Edmonton

City of Leduc

Airport, Nisku, and Telford Lake.

About 30 minutes south of downtown Edmonton

City of Fort Saskatchewan

A river town with sheep mowing the park.

About 30 minutes northeast of downtown Edmonton

City of Spruce Grove

The west-side option, paired with Stony Plain.

About 30 minutes west of downtown Edmonton

Town of Stony Plain

Murals downtown, farmland at the edges.

About 35 minutes west of downtown Edmonton

Looking somewhere not listed? I work across the Greater Edmonton Area and can help outside these eight — get in touch and tell me where.

Commute, schools, lot size and budget usually narrow it down fast. Give me twenty minutes and I'll help you shortlist.