Spruce Grove is one of greater Edmonton area's finest communities. Located just 11 kilometres west of the city, Spruce Grove is the perfect balance of big city convenience with quiet residential life.
Approximately 32,000 people call Spruce Grove home. The community benefits from having the amenities you need in carefully developed communities, with a variety of home options and connecting walking trails.
If you're considering moving to Spruce Grove, here's what you can look forward to:
1. Arts and Culture
Without ever leaving Spruce Grove, you can enjoy the world-class entertainment and culture at the Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre. This multi-use venue is perfect for music concerts, theatre productions, dance recitals, and family performances. All year long, there's always something exciting going on at the Horizon Stage.
Spruce Grove is also where you can find the Allied Arts Council that showcases and supports local artists.
2. Library
The Spruce Grove public library regularly hosts events and programs of benefit to local residents.
3. Farmer's Market
3. Farmer's MarketTo get the freshest produce and farm products, the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum is the site of a thriving farmer's market that operates every Saturday between April and December.
4. Free Internet in Public Places
Spruce Grove is proud to offer residents and visitors free Wi-Fi coverage at several public venues including Fuhr Sports Park, the Rotary Playscape, Agrena, and Central Park.
5. Great Schools
Spruce Grove has both public and religious schools serving kids of all ages. French immersion classes, Catholic instruction from K-12, and a senior outreach program ensure that residents of all ages can get a great education in Spruce Grove.
You can view a complete list of Spruce Grove schools on their website.
6. Recreational Facilities
6. Recreational FacilitiesResidents of Spruce Grove love the great outdoors. The entire community has access to recreational amenities such as walking trails, including some rated for bicycles and snowshoes. There are skate parks, toboggan hills, dog parks, sports parks, and green spaces of all kinds in Spruce Grove.
The city also has great recreational facilities including the Agrena, Border Paving Athletic Centre, Fuhr Sports Park and the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre.
7. Medical Care
Residents have access to top quality health care offices around the city. There is also a hospital 7km away in Stony Plain.
8. Transportation
One of the best benefits of living in Spruce Grove is how easy it is to get to Edmonton. This allows you to choose a home with an easy commute. Spruce Grove is part of the Edmonton Transit System (ETS) and operates three commuter buses to Edmonton. Visit the Spruce Grove transportation website for more information about the commuter bus service to and from Edmonton, including routes and schedules.
Spruce Grove also offers Specialized Transit Service (STS) for seniors (age 55 and older) as well as any individual with mobility challenges. STS is a non-profit organization that operates three wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
9. Country Side
Spruce Grove is in the Greater Edmonton Area with hundreds of activities to do in the countryside. Everything from berry tours, winery excursions, day trips and so much more. There are many activities for all lifestyles and families just a short distance from Spruce Grove.
10. Welcome Wagon
Spruce Grove is always ready to welcome a new resident with the world-famous Welcome Wagon. If you're considering moving to Spruce Grove, contacting the local Welcome Wagon representative can help you settle in quickly and comfortably.
11. Events and Festivals
All year long, the community of Spruce Grove plays home to exciting events and festivals. Popular events include Alberta Culture Days, teas, shows, Canada Day festivities, summer camps, sports camps, Remembrance Day gatherings, a two-day Free-cycle Event, and the adorable "Mini Monster Bash" for Halloween.
12. Accommodations
There is no shortage of accommodations for visitors in Spruce Grove; it has three hotels, one RV campground, and a lovely bed and breakfast.
13. CityPulse Magazine
One of the best parts of living in a tightly-knit community of 32,000 people is that there's a great sense of belonging. Three times a year, Spruce Grove publishes CityPulse magazine to keep residents up-to-date and informed. Each edition is packed with stories about local residents, planned and ongoing projects, the latest happenings of the City Council, information about public services, and lively discussions about the subjects of interest to Spruce Grove residents.
14. Restaurants
Spruce Grove is also home to family run restaurants, cafes and bakeries. It has something for everyone's taste buds with farm fresh to homemade pasta and everything in between.
Past to Present...
Spruce Grove was first settled back in 1891 when families of French and Scottish heritage began expanding out from Edmonton. Originally a small settlement with a blacksmith shop, general store, and a Catholic Church, Spruce Grove has blossomed to become one of Alberta's loveliest communities, elegantly blending shops and businesses with green spaces, trails, and lovely homes.
Spruce Grove celebrated the 25th anniversary of its official incorporation as a city in 2011, and is today one of Western Canada's fastest-growing communities. As a resident of Spruce Grove, you can make the most of your community by taking advantage of a full range of recreational, cultural, and educational facilities while enjoying easy access to many of Alberta's finest outdoor areas and events.
