Goal

St. Albert celebrates its heritage, promotes the arts, and provides residents and visitors with opportunities for cultural enrichment.

Photo: Marc Chalifoux

Culture is the shared, multi-dimensional, and ever-changing identity of a community, and St. Albert attaches great importance to its cultural amenities. Events and activities provide opportunities for expression, entertainment, dialogue, and community building, while simultaneously reinforcing a shared sense of place. Cultural initiatives support a city by bolstering economic and neighbourhood revitalization, animating public spaces, supporting community connections, and enhancing quality of life. Flourishing cities assist cultural leaders to meet their potential by providing access to facilities, events, and opportunities.

Fostering a thriving cultural community requires an awareness and acknowledgment of St. Albert’s history. Recognizing the important relationship that Indigenous and Métis people have with the land supports an increased understanding and restoration of respectful and positive relationships among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. This enables St. Albert to highlight this history and celebrate the people, places, and stories that make the city what it is today while supporting reconciliation. The principles and policies in this section support and enhance St. Albert’s cultural richness as the city grows.

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Heritage & History ›