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

51 ELM Street, E4446488, Alberta,

Courtesy of Camille Denis of Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate

4 beds 4 baths 1590 sqft

51 ELM Street

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446488

$489,300
62 GALLOWAY Wynd, E4446472, Alberta,

Courtesy of Jenn Fairhurst of Real Broker

4 beds 4 baths 1744 sqft

62 GALLOWAY Wynd

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446472

$520,000
21 BIRCH Place, E4446384, Alberta,

Courtesy of Glenn Fisher of RE/MAX Real Estate

3 beds 3 baths 1929 sqft

21 BIRCH Place

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446384

$499,900
269 MEADOWVIEW Drive, E4446309, Alberta,

Courtesy of Timothy Baker of RE/MAX Edge Realty

3 beds 3 baths 2422 sqft

269 MEADOWVIEW Drive

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446309

$720,000
9015 96 Street, E4446293, Alberta,

Courtesy of Shanon Marriott of RE/MAX Edge Realty

5 beds 3 baths 1159 sqft

9015 96 Street

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446293

$399,900
51 WYATT Ridge, E4446288, Alberta,

Courtesy of Jarett Johnson of Realty Focus

3 beds 3 baths 1620 sqft

51 WYATT Ridge

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446288

$2,450
24 WELLINGTON Place, E4446225, Alberta,

Courtesy of Jonathan Seeney of Real Broker

3 beds 3 baths 1289 sqft

24 WELLINGTON Place

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446225

$362,500
29 Red Canyon Way, E4446197, Alberta,

Courtesy of Irene Zucht of RE/MAX Elite

3 beds 3 baths 1165 sqft

29 Red Canyon Way

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446197

$319,000
63 WAVERLY Way, E4446144, Alberta,

Courtesy of Himanshu Kolte of Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate

3 beds 3 baths 2198 sqft

63 WAVERLY Way

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

MLS® #E4446144

$609,900
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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.