Greater Edmonton Area
Greater Edmonton Communities
Seven communities surround Edmonton, each with its own governance, schools, and character. They share a regional economy and highway network — but choosing between them means weighing commute times, housing costs, amenities, and the kind of community that fits your life.
Sherwood Park
Canada's largest hamlet. Family-oriented with strong schools, extensive trails, and a 20-minute commute to downtown Edmonton.
St. Albert
Independent city with a renowned farmers market, Sturgeon River valley, and some of the region's strongest schools.
Spruce Grove
Fast-growing city offering newer homes at lower prices. Tri Leisure Centre anchors recreation. 30 min to west Edmonton.
Leduc
Airport-adjacent city with a growing industrial base. Discovery Canyon and affordable housing draw families south.
Fort Saskatchewan
River valley city with a strong industrial employment base. Affordable homes and genuine small-city community identity.
Beaumont
French-Canadian heritage town growing rapidly. Bilingual signage, newer housing stock, and a distinct cultural identity.
Stony Plain
Small-town feel with walkable downtown and Heritage Park. The most affordable homes in the Edmonton region.
At a glance
The seven, by size
Sherwood Park and St. Albert are small cities in their own right; Beaumont and Stony Plain keep a town's scale. Direction and distance are from Edmonton.
- Sherwood ParkHamlet · Directly east~82,000
Hamlet · Directly east
- St. AlbertCity · 14 km NW~68,000
City · 14 km NW
- Spruce GroveCity · 30 km west~40,000
City · 30 km west
- LeducCity · 33 km south~35,000
City · 33 km south
- Fort SaskatchewanCity · 30 km NE~27,000
City · 30 km NE
- BeaumontTown · 20 km south~21,000
Town · 20 km south
- Stony PlainTown · 40 km west~18,000
Town · 40 km west
Inside the city
Looking within Edmonton?
We also have detailed profiles for Edmonton neighbourhoods — with market data, school information, and community character.
Go deeper