8 Fabulous Family-Friendly Edmonton Communities

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when buying or building a home is where you want to live. Choosing a desirable and new neighbourhood with exciting amenities planned is great for the future value of your home, but it will also play an important role in your long-term happiness there. The great thing about living in Edmonton is there are many great family-friendly communities to choose from, each with unique and appealing features that draw people in.

Before making a final decision, though, you need to decide on the amenities that are most important to you and the homes that are available in your favourite community.

We have the details on eight of the most sought-after communities in the Edmonton area for you to choose from. You’re sure to find one that stands out and offers you everything your family needs!

Aster

Master planned for functional family living

With a convenient location in Southeast Edmonton, the community of Aster was named after the vibrant Alberta flower. Only minutes from the Anthony Henday, you’ll have easy access to anywhere you may need to go, although this community offers so much that it shouldn’t be too often!

The surrounding areas have already been developed, so you have plenty of shopping and dining options, with other amenities all close by. Tamarack Common has tons of options like Save-On-Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Browns Social House, and more.

For schools, you have both A. Blair McPherson and Svend Hansen (both K-9), along with Father Michael Troy, Holy Family, J.Percy Page and WP Wagner. While the kids aren’t in school, check out the Meadows Recreation Centre – with a fitness centre, gymnasium, aquatic centre and indoor playground, plus there’s a branch of EPL located there.

Aster offers four different styles of homes: single family front attached garage, single family rear lane, rear lane townhome and duplex. To ensure every family finds the perfect fit, they’ve also given you a large selection of home builders:

You also have the option to look at their quick possession homes if you just can’t wait to get into this awesome neighbourhood!

Cy Becker

The obvious choice in Northeast Edmonton

Located on the northeast side of Edmonton, Cy Becker offers two recreational facilities, a 24-hour health centre, and an abundance of shopping and restaurants.

This community is also home to the popular All Seasons Park. You can enjoy the playground and picnic area in the summer months, and in the winter there is a skating rink and toboggan hill to keep the whole family entertained!

Not only is Cy Becker conveniently located, but it takes less than 30 minutes to get to other areas like Sherwood Park, St. Albert, the downtown core and many other hot spots thanks to the close proximity from Anthony Henday Drive and the LRT at Clareview Station.

If you have kids or plan on putting down roots here, you’ll be pleased to know that Christ The King K-9 Catholic School is in the neighbourhood, with other schools nearby.

Whatever your needs are, Cy Becker is a great place to live if you value an easy commute for your career, recreation facilities for your health, or walking paths, parks, ponds and green spaces for your lifestyle!

So come down for a tour of this great family-friendly community today and visit the Showhomes here. There are six builders to choose from in Cy Becker and a variety of home styles, so you’ll be sure to find the right fit for your family.

Kinglet by Big Lake

A hidden gem, surrounded by nature

Tucked away in Northwest Edmonton lies the beautiful community of Kinglet by Big Lake. Nestled near Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park, you and your family will have a rich natural backdrop with a wetland preserver to enjoy.

Located just north of the Yellowhead Trail, you’re a quick drive from any amenities you might need. Servus Place Recreation Centre is less than 15 minutes away and offers an indoor running track, full fitness centre and an aquatic centre. In less than 30 minutes, you can head to West Edmonton Mall for the day!

You can get your weekly grocery shopping done at Costco and Superstore, stop for a coffee at Timmy’s and check out the Gateway Village Shopping Centre for other great shops!

When it comes to schooling, Kinglet has your kids covered. David Thomas King and Wild Rose Elementary for the younger crowd, and Sir George Simpson Jr High, Paul Kane High and Ross Sheppard High ensure the older kids have a great educational experience as well.

You have your choice of styles including townhomes, duplexes, and front attached garage homes from four excellent Edmonton home builders:

Stay connected to what matters in this sancutary-turned-neighbourhood and enjoy the peaceful life Kinglet can offer you.

Langdale in Windermere

A popular place for families to put down roots

Ideally located in Southwest Edmonton in Windermere, Langdale was designed with old-English charm. With its cobblestone paths, relaxing benches, and a beautiful lake, you’ll feel like you’re living in a fairy tale. Get everything you need at West Edmonton Mall, Currents of Windermere, and South Edmonton Common.

Slip into your sneakers or grab your bike and head to Terwilliger Park and Community Recreation Centre. Or explore the community by taking in breathtaking sights of Langdale’s urban forest.

If you have children, you’ll find some close schooling options for an easy transition. Constable Daniel Woodall School runs from K-6 and there is a K-9 Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School in the Windermere area as well.

Right now, you can build a new home in Langdale with either Pacesetter Homes or Sterling Homes. There are quick possession options available, too, if you want to move into this community right away. Head down and explore the Showhomes to get a better feel for the community and the home options available here.

The Orchards

Ellerslie’s hottest new community

The Orchards is a new community on the edge of the city in the southeast Edmonton suburb of Ellerslie. Take a quick drive through this Brookfield Residential master-planned community and you’ll see why so many families are flocking here. New homes continue to crop up at a fast pace to keep up with the demand for this amenity-rich neighbourhood.

You’re just a short drive away from all of the amenities you know and love stretching down Ellerslie Road and in neighbouring communities. There’s a Superstore across from Harvest Pointe for all your shopping needs and there’s a Walmart Supercentre for anything else! You also have many great places to choose from when it comes to food. Edo Japan, Subway, Tiffin Fresh India Kitchen, just to name a few. That’s why living here is so convenient; you already have access to so many amenities!

If you have school-aged children, they won’t have to go far to get a great education. Divine Mercy Catholic K-6 Elementary School is brand-new and starting to welcome nearby students. There’s also the Jan Reimer Public School which runs through grades K-9

Want to learn more about this new Edmonton community? Brookfield Residential has created an immersive experience for exploring what each builder has to offer here with their Show Home Village. Instead of touring each show home, one by one, you can stop at one place to learn everything you need to know about this wonderful community, your new home options and the home builders who can help make your new home dreams come true.

Whether you’re a single professional, a downsizer or a small family looking to put down roots in a fresh, new community that values culture and a healthy lifestyle – The Orchards is for everyone.

Springate

A family-focused community in Spruce Grove

Speaking of growing communities in a small-town setting, if this is what you’re after then Springate in Spruce Grove could be the perfect place for you! You’ll have all the amenities you could want just minutes away, easy access to the city if you need to commute, and there is an abundance of home styles to choose from here.

If you’re looking to build a new home, you can choose from either Sterling Homes or Alquinn Homes. They offer an impressive selection of single family front attached and duplex front attached homes to choose from in Springate. Plus, there are some lovely quick possessions available if you want to enjoy living in this community right away.

One of the great things about Springate is it has many amenities within the rural setting. Wal-Mart, Superstore and Home Depot are just a few of the big brand retailers you’ll be close to. If a recreational centre is important to you, the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre has plenty of ways to stay active.

Your kids will have no problem making new friends here and they’ll likely live close to a lot of their classmates. Brookwood Elementary School, Greystone Centennial Middle School, and Spruce Grove Composite High School are located minutes away in close proximity of each other near the middle of town. Right in Spruce Ridge where Springate is, you’ll find Copperhaven School and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School.

Sienna

A great place to raise a family in Fort Saskatchewan

Escape to Fort Saskatchewan to the community of Sienna for a quieter life! Far enough away from Edmonton’s hustle and bustle, but close enough that you have an easy commute, Sienna is a peaceful, family-friendly Qualico community with picturesque surroundings. Boasting schools, parks, two rec centres and shopping, this community has it all.

The Dow Centennial Centre and the Jubilee Recreation Centre Arena are nearby and will keep your family active with all the indoor sports and activities you can imagine! There are soccer fields, hockey and skating rinks, basketball courts, volleyball, fitness programs, and so much more.

If having close access to great schools is important to you, you’ll find that here in Sienna. SouthPointe School runs from grades K-9 and is located right in the heart of this community. There are also a couple of other Elk Island Public Schools nearby; Rudolph Hennig Junior High and Win Ferguson Elementary.

You’re sure to find some great resale homes in the area, but if you want to build a new home Sienna has you covered. Sterling Homes and Alquinn Homes are the two builders offering their best selection of new home options in this thriving new Fort Saskatchewan community.

Westerra

Your retreat in Stony Plain

Just 20 minutes from Edmonton, you’ll find the beautiful community of Westerra in Stony Plain. Surrounded by 9.19 hectares of beautiful protected environmental reserve and 1.46 hectares of park area, you’ll have plenty of options for walking, running or biking.

With the demand for housing growing every year, this is a vibrant neighbourhood that is keeping up with all of the growth in the area; every year the community gets larger. Located minutes away from everything your family needs, this community boasts many schools including Memorial Composite High School within walking distance, shopping, recreational facilities, with easy access to the big city.

This Qualico community has partnered with four experienced home builders, making it easy for you to find the style of home that works for your family. There are quick possession homes available as well for a fast move into this popular Stony Plain community.

If you want to enjoy living in a quiet community with a small-town feel, Westerra is the place to be. It’s close enough to all the big city conveniences you’re used to and is a safe and welcoming place to raise a family.

There are so many wonderful up-and-coming communities in and around the Edmonton area. Before deciding on the best place for your family to live, do your homework on what each community has to offer you. The information above is a good starting point and will give you some ideas to explore further in the search for the best place to buy a home and raise your family. If you’re wondering about more family-friendly communities, take a look at our other Edmonton Community articles!

Originally posted October 5, 2017; updated Dec 6, 2022

Photo credits: Orchards shopping

Author: Casey C.

I enjoy long walks on the beach...just kidding. Diehard Oilers Fan (#SorryNotSorry). Old Man Millennial.