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| 3 Things About Buying a Home in St. Albert That May Surprise You Posted: 25 Aug 2021 09:40 AM PDT Thinking about buying a home among St. Albert real estate? There are probably many things you already know – the dramatic Canadian Rockies are just east providing endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, while the town itself offers plenty of nature, filled with conservation areas, parks, and other green space. At the same time, the downtown core offers lots of lively nightlife with a wide range of dining and drinking options and entertainment venues. Of course, if there isn’t enough, Edmonton is less than a 25-minute drive away. Other than that, what are a few of the things about moving to St. Albert that might surprise you? St. Albert Has a Hot Housing MarketVancouver and Toronto aren’t the only cities that have a hot housing market, St. Albert has people waiting in line to buy, so if you find that perfect, near-perfect, or even close enough place, you won’t even have a minute to decide, you’ll have to act quickly and be prepared to come with an offer that’s at least the asking price. What that tells you is just how desirable this city is. When your offer is accepted and you get the keys, just knowing it’s not all that easy to accomplish is going to make you feel good that you went for it. You’ll Be Living in a Place with Multiple Claims to FameIt seems like every city has some claims to fame, with unique features that put it on the map, like Edmonton’s mall, the biggest in the country. St. Albert has some rather unique claims of its own. It’s the oldest non-fortified community in Alberta. Unlike places like Fort Saskatchewan and Fort Edmonton that were founded as military bases or trading posts, it was established as a place for people to settle and put down roots. With that, it’s a place where you’ll truly enjoy a sense of community. And there’s more. St. Albert also boasts one of North America’s largest ground level outdoor splash parks at nearly 12,000 square feet, drawing as many as 2,000 to enjoy it on any given summer day. It’s also home to the Father Lacombe Chapel, the oldest building in the province, built in 1861. It became the hub of the thriving French-speaking Metis settlement here and today you’ll see it just as it looked back in the mid-19th-century. You’ll Have Access to One of Canada’s Largest Farmers’ Markets & a Blossoming Food SceneYou might be surprised to learn that when you buy a home in St. Albert, you’ll have access to one of the country’s largest farmers’ markets. Located in the heart of downtown, it’s open every Saturday between mid-June and mid-October, featuring more than 250 vendors selling everything from fresh produce to high-quality goods. It’s a fun place to hang out and enjoy live music, pick up a full meal at one of the many food trucks or grab some items for a picnic in one of the town’s many parks like Lion’s Park with picnic tables and over 10 BBQ grilling pits. Of course, when you want to dine out, there’s no need to go to a bigger city as there are options serving cuisine from across the globe, including plenty of restaurants with outdoor patios for dining on a beautiful sunny day. |
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