The Gardens
The Gardens sits on the lower south side of St. Albert and has the distinction of being one of the oldest and largest neighbourhoods in the city. With a population of ~7,300 with an average age of 42.40, The Gardens residents enjoy the options of low or medium-density housing zones, along with a large commercial corridor. Numerous parks and schools are found throughout the community.
Residents and newcomers to this neighbourhood enjoy solid real estate values; homes currently retail in the $300,000s, and a mix of single-family, townhouses, and condos means everyone can find the home that best suits them and their family.
St. Albert Transit (StAT) services The Gardens with weekday local routes, access to weekday commuter routes to Edmonton, and Dial A Bus.
About The Gardens
Development Began: 1950s
Type of homes: Single Family, Condos, Townhouses
Parks in the area: Grosvenor, Grenadier, Garden Ravine, Glenwood, Gatewood, and Garden Pond.
Schools in the Area
- Elementary: Albert Lacombe Catholic School, École Father Jan (French Immersion), Leo Nickerson, Robert Rundle, Wild Rose
- Junior High: École Secondaire Sainte Marguerite d’Youville (French Immersion), Sir George Simpson, Vincent J. Maloney Catholic Junior High School
- High School: École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School (English and French Immersion), Paul Kane (for French immersion only), St. Albert Public Outreach High School, St. Gabriel Education Centre (Outreach)
Characteristics
- Mature neighbourhood
- Lots of trails, parks, green spaces
- Home of St. Albert's only outdoor pool - Grosvenor Outdoor Pool
- Close to the Anthony Henday
History
The neighbourhood of The Gardens has had some interesting residents.
During the 70s, a resident named Don Clark built a large concrete boat in his driveway. Dubbed “Clark’s Ark,” the 46-foot behemoth took four years to complete, after which time it was towed to the Pacific Ocean.
There is another very famous name tied to The Gardens community. When the United Church opened its doors in 1957, the first organist was St. Albert’s own Lois Hole. Known for her business acumen, gardening expertise, and kind heart, Lois was an Alberta Lieutenant Governor, author, wife, mother, and commercial greenhouse owner. She is commemorated and remembered with many landmarks that bear her name, including the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and a branch of the Edmonton Public Library.
Some famous faces have come out of The Gardens, but what is more important is that everyone in the neighbourhood feels like the special and prominent person they already are.Related Pages
Last edited: August 25, 2025
