“Prince Albert is a fantastic place to raise a family. Having lived in Prince Albert my entire life, I’ve chosen to raise my four children here. Many indoor/outdoor activities are great for family bonding and parks galore!” – Michael Lypchuck Realtor, ReMax Realty
Prince Albert is often referred to as the heartbeat of North Central Saskatchewan. A progressive, modern city nestled between rolling prairie farmlands and the northern boreal forest along the majestic North Saskatchewan River. The region offers an exceptional quality of life with many great opportunities to work and raise a family with abundant indoor and outdoor activities just minutes from your doorstep.
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Prince Albert Region Estimated Population (2021) 37,756
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Trading Area Population 150,000
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Key Economic Sectors: Government, health care, forestry, tourism, agriculture, retail, and mining.
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Median house price as of the second quarter of 2021: $249,000.00
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The sun shines on the Prince Albert region! There are over 2228 hours of sunlight per year!
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Three prime ministers have represented the riding of Prince Albert. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, William Lyon Mackenzie King and John G. Diefenbaker.
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A hub for Post-Secondary Education: University of Saskatchewan, Sask Polytechnic, First Nations University of Canada, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, and Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies & Applied Research
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Short commute time! The average commute time in Prince Albert from home to work is less than 10 minutes.
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30% of working residents make their work commute between 7 am and 7:59 am!
Amenities
The retail shopping districts boast many national brands along with the heart of our community, small business shops and services. Sports and recreation play a considerable part in the lives of residents, with amenities to support indoor/ outdoor hockey and skating, indoor/ outdoor soccer, indoor/ outdoor swimming, outdoor water slides, baseball, softball, football, and lacrosse, just to name a few.
Rotary Trail
A great feature of Prince Albert is the Rotary Trail, a 22.6 km paved pathway that loops around the city. Little Red River Park, a 1200-acre park within city limits north of the North Saskatchewan River. Located just minutes from the city center, is known for its beauty and serenity. The park is open year-round and provides trails for bikers and hikers and a hill for skiing and snowboarding, depending on the season. The trails are lined with natural wildflowers in a diverse ecosystem, including Jack Pine forest and boreal plains.
Toursim
The Prince Albert region is a significant sports, cultural and tourist destination. Flagship tourist attractions include the Northern Lights Casino, E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Kinsmen Waterpark, Art Hauser Centre (home of the Prince Albert Raiders - WHL Junior hockey team) and the Alfred Jenkins Field House, featuring an indoor soccer arena, track, gymnasium and climbing wall. The Prince Albert Exhibition is a summertime event that draws thousands of people annually seeking fun of midway rides, games of chance, live entertainment, exhibits, and livestock shows.
Other
In addition to institutions such as the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library, Mann Art Gallery, Diefenbaker House and the Prince Albert Historical Museum, Prince Albert is home to regional post-secondary education with campus of the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, First Nations University of Canada, Gabriel Dumont Institute and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.