The City of St. Albert, now with 45,000 residents, is Alberta's oldest non-fortified community. It was established in 1861, and named for Father Albert Lacombe, one of the earliest missionaries in the West. This city is accessed by following St. Albert Trail (Highway 2) northwest out of Edmonton for 8 km. This city is renowned for its French heritage and its "public" schools are Catholic, while the "separate" schools are Protestant.
The Sturgeon River Valley shapes the urban landscape of St. Albert. This slow moving and shallow river created gentle rolling hills that are a contrast to the flat prairie surroundings. The river-lot system, styled after rural Quebec townships, defines the majority of land parcel sizes and shapes along both sides of the Sturgeon River. Streams, ravines and drainage channels leading to the river continue to be preserved in their natural state as much as possible.
St. Albert Alberta Recreation & Culture
St. Albert Alberta has recreation opportunities that are staggering. Beautiful parks, active lifestyles and sports teams are a source of pride for many St. Albert Alberta citizens.
St. Albert Parks
St. Albert Alberta has beautiful parks and natural green spaces are well-known throughout Alberta and invite quiet retreats and action packed getaways. A water playground, participark, western ranch and wildlife sanctuary are just some of St. Albert park highlights. Biking, paddling, skating, cross-country skiing, athletics, bird watching, picnics and peaceful walks can all be enjoyed in various parks and facilities along streams, creeks and the St. Albert River.
St. Albert Trails
Within the city of St. Albert, Waskasoo Park offers over 80 kilometers of paved and shale trails along the river valley for a wide variety of recreational pursuits such as cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.
St. Albert and Area Golf Courses
St. Albert Alberta offers many choices for the golf enthusiast. The River Bend Golf Course is a municipal 18-hole championship caliber golf course in Waskasoo Park. An 18-hole private course bordering the St. Albert River along with three other public courses provide a good variety. Courses at nearby Lacombe, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake and Wolf Creek add to the abundance of golfing opportunities.
St. Albert Recreation Programs
The City of St. Albert, sporting groups, and many community associations, offer a host of recreational opportunities for children and adults alike. Opportunities range from recreational classes and programs, family festivals, sports teams and community groups, and drop-in activities. For more information contact the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department.
St. Albert Museums & Interpretive Centres
The St. Albert and District Museum, Kerry Wood Nature Interpretive Centre, and Fort Normandeau bring a historical and educational perspective to St. Albert and the Central Alberta region together with the recently-opened Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
St. Albert Festivals & Events
Westerner Days, St. Albert International Air Show, First Night Celebration, Winter Fest, Heritage Day, Youth Fest, Canada Day, Agri-trade Show, Mayor's Garden Party, World of Women trade show, and the Silver Buckle Rodeo are just some of Central Alberta's family festivals and events. For information on current events in the St. Albert area, check out the St. Albert & Community Events Calendar.
Arts & Culture Facilities & Organizations
The state of the art St. Albert College Arts Centre, The Westerner and many other venues throughout the city offer a variety of live performances including music, drama and dance.
St. Albert Alberta has an abundant arts and culture organizations provide opportunities throughout the community to get involved in a wide range of drama, musical and other cultural pursuits.
St. Albert Restaurants
St. Albert can accommodate almost everyone's entertainment needs. With more than 160 restaurants to choose from you won't be disappointed with your options - you'll find everything from ethnic cuisine to western fare.
Shopping
With major shopping areas on each end of the city and countless shopping opportunities in-between, St. Albert is Central Alberta's shopping centre. You'll enjoy searching for unique treasures in quaint stores and finding great bargains in some of the wholesale shops. The St. Albert Farmer's Market is also a great destination for shoppers and is open to locals and visitors throughout the spring, summer and fall.
St. Albert Real Estate
This St. Albert Real Estate site presents useful information for real estate homebuyers and sellers as well as links to great St. Albert community information and other St. Albert real estate internet sites.
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The City of St. Albert, now with 45,000 residents, is Alberta's oldest non-fortified community. It was established in 1861, and named for Father Albert Lacombe, one of the earliest missionaries in the West. This city is accessed by following St. Albert Trail (Highway 2) northwest out of Edmonton for 8 km. This city is renowned for its French heritage and its "public" schools are Catholic, while the "separate" schools are Protestant. 
