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Spruce Grove Area Facts

  • Spruce Grove has a Livability Score of 90/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Spruce Grove crime rates are 15% lower than the Alberta average
  • Cost of living in Spruce Grove is 11% lower than the Alberta average
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      Spruce Grove, AB

      Spruce Grove is a city in Alberta located just a stone’s throw away from Edmonton. With many developments planned in the commercial sector, Spruce Grove is on its way to becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the country. With great connections to Edmonton and to the grand outdoors of Alberta, Spruce Grove is a lovely city that people are increasingly moving to and this Spruce Grove Livability guide will show you all the reasons why.

      With the province of Alberta making Spruce Grove a priority growth area and developing multiple commercial and industrial parks in the city, employment opportunities are plentiful. Whether you’re looking for a place to set up your enterprise, searching for top-tier talent to hire or looking for opportunities in the workforce, you’re bound to find them in Edmonton. And with housing costs that are lower than Edmonton, Spruce Grove is a popular choice of commuter suburb. Spruce Grove has access to fully integrated emergency and protective services and amenities are easy to access. The Edmonton Transit System offers bus services within the area and Specialized Transit Service is available for those with disabilities. If you have school going children you can send them to one of the public or private schools in the area. And with so many activities on offer, your children are bound to have a fulfilling childhood and learning experience.

      The community values active living and you should take advantage of the Heritage Grove trails woven into the natural forest. The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre and Fuhr Sports Park provides fitness and sports amenities to residents besides the many recreation activities on offer. Highlights of these include Central Park and Jubilee Park, favourite resident spots for summer picnics or taking kids out to play.

      In addition to the great outdoors, with Edmonton being so close by you’ll have easy access to big city living, brand name shops the finest of fine dining and nightlife. And as any Spruce Grove resident will recommend, there’s also plenty of local food and beverage spots that residents tend to favour. One of the most popular is Jacks Drive, the first fast food place in town that is till today famous for its diner food ice cream and mouth-watering burgers.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Spruce Grove? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Skateboard Park
      Columbus Park
      Westbend Park
      Aspenglen Park
      McLaughlin Park
      Heatherglen Sports Park
      Legacy Park

      Entertainment

      Horizon Stage
      Grain Elevator Museum
      Landmark Cinema
      Landmark Cinemas
      Jubilee Park Spray Park

      Food & Drink

      Liquors R’ Us
      Wilhauk Beef Jerky
      Liquor King
      Once upon a Bottle
      Cosmic Pizza & Donair
      Jack's Drive-In
      The Cossack Inn
      Ace Liquor Discounter

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Spruce Grove? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Spruce Grove.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Spruce Grove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Spruce Grove Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Spruce Pro Clinic & Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Pharmasave
      Ali’s Drug Mart
      Spruce Grove Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Westview Physician Collaborative