FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA


About Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

A mere 25 km northeast of Edmonton lays the city of Fort Saskatchewan. Stretching along the banks of the North Saskatchewan river, Fort Saskatchewan covers an area of over 48 square kilometres. Fort Saskatchewan has a population of over 24,000 residents, and over 5,800 private homes, and borders both Strathcona County and Sturgeon County. Residents here are proud of our riverside city and its heritage..

Fort Saskatchewan's rich history dates back over 130 years. In 1875, the Mounted Police opened a fort for canoe building along the North Saskatchewan river, and the fort slowly grew until 1905 when it received a population boost, thanks to the Canadian Northern Railway. The railway established a transcontinental rail line and a bridge crossing the North Saskatchewan river. In 1985, Fort Saskatchewan became a city in Alberta. It continues to demonstrate steady growth and a promising future.

City residents have easy access to new Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital that opened in 2012 and educational institutions. The Fort Saskatchewan real estate market includes single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments and senior housing facilities. Its thriving labour force leads to numerous employment opportunities, in both light and heavy industries. Fort Saskatchewan also provides its citizens with cultural activities, religious institutions, entertainment and recreational amenities, as well as low taxes.

In an effort to maintain low costs and a high standard of living, the city has developed unique methods of city landscaping. As part of their Sheep Grazing Program, a flock of 50 sheep roam the downtown core during the summer months, providing grass and weed maintenance. In response to the Sheep Grazing Program, civilians adopted a city sheep mascot named Auggie.

Sheep are not the only ones to roam Fort Saskatchewan's green open spaces: with over 400 hectares of parks and recreational areas, nature-lovers can walk, run, bike or skate throughout the city. There are over 50 kilometres of trails connecting the city with pathways and sidewalks. Camping and sport facilities also provide outdoor entertainment activities.

From its colourful history to its cuddly sheep mascot, Fort Saskatchewan provides residents with family-friendly, scenic, riverside living.



Latest Fort Saskatchewan Listings

 E4447370, Alberta,

Courtesy of Tanis Nicholls of Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate

4 beds 3 baths 1173 sqft

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447370

$519,980
118 8930 99 Avenue, E4447545, Alberta,

Courtesy of Chelsea Brown of RE/MAX Edge Realty

3 beds 2 baths 1076 sqft

118 8930 99 Avenue

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447545

$274,500
87 Ficus Way, E4447529, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wally Karout of Royal Lepage Arteam Realty

3 beds 3 baths 1554 sqft

87 Ficus Way

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447529

$493,497
52 8602 SOUTHFORT Boulevard, E4447488, Alberta,

Courtesy of Shayne Sharpe of Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate

3 beds 4 baths 1503 sqft

52 8602 SOUTHFORT Boulevard

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447488

$339,500
106 9930 100 NW, E4447469, Alberta,

Courtesy of Ling Duan of One Percent Realty

2 beds 2 baths 924 sqft

106 9930 100 NW

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447469

$187,000
113 ELLIOTT Wynd, E4447418, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wally Karout of Royal Lepage Arteam Realty

3 beds 3 baths 1595 sqft

113 ELLIOTT Wynd

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447418

$498,748
307 9930 100 Avenue, E4447267, Alberta,

Courtesy of Jarett Johnson of Realty Focus

2 beds 2 baths 930 sqft

307 9930 100 Avenue

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447267

$1,649
 E4447258, Alberta,

Courtesy of Amanda Crow of Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate

4 beds 3 baths 1193 sqft

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447258

$409,900
201 WOODBEND Way, E4447199, Alberta,

Courtesy of Meagan O'Connell of Real Broker

4 beds 4 baths 1846 sqft

201 WOODBEND Way

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4447199

$529,999
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Learn More About Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan Information

Get better acquainted with the city of Fort Saskatchewan: learn more about our emergency services, local schools, public transportation, municipal government, and our unique Sheep Grazing program.

Parks & Trails

There are over 400 hectares of park land and over 50 kilometres of multi-use trails in Fort Saskatchewan.


Arts & Culture

Fort Saskatchewan is proud of its heritage, and has some great local arts facilities and yearly events.


Fun & Recreation

There are many things to do and way to stay active in Fort Saskatchewan. Join a local club or group, volunteer with seasonal events, or visit one of our many city recreational facilities.