St. Albert is a self-governing town located north of Edmonton in Sturgeon County. St. Albert presents itself as an extremely coveted option for families searching for a perfect mix between the ease of the city and the tranquil suburban lifestyle. It is rich in tradition, facilities, schools, parks, and sports facilities.

The Servus Credit Union Place Arenas and the Akinsdale & Kinex Arenas are two different arena complexes in St. Albert. The Servus Place is a facility that houses three NHL-sized hockey surfaces and is used by several teams for training and practice. This facility also offers residents a recreational ice area for public skating.

The Akinsdale & Kinex arena, which is available year-round for a family activity, provides public skating, ice dancing, ice hockey, ball hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse. Sports fields, a playground, a water park, and a skateboard park are all within walking distance of the already popular YMCA. Almost every area in St. Albert contains many schools of various levels, as well as numerous public parks.