#1Bonnie Doon
Alberta · 6,697 peopleOverall C+·#1,674 of 2,556
Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
Bonnie Doon, #1 on this list · Photo: TagaSanPedroAko (CC BY-SA 4.0)Alberta · 2026
Most bilingual towns in Alberta
Jasper takes second place with 20.4%; Garrison Woods is third with 19.5%. At the halfway mark stands Central McDougall, at 5.7%. Last comes La Crète, at 0.5%. Nationally, Bonnie Doon ranks #659 of 2,589. Not one of Alberta’s places reaches the top 100 for all of Canada. Nowhere in Alberta does better on this list than Bonnie Doon, at 20.6%.
Share of residents who can hold a conversation in both English and French, 2021 census How grades work
#120.6% English and French
#2Jasper
Alberta · 4,627 peopleOverall B·#1,110 of 2,556
Strongest: walkability A+, schools A·lowest: hazard risk D−
Garrison Woods
Alberta · 3,138 peopleOverall A+·#52 of 2,556
Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: safety B−
All 474, ranked in Alberta
Best first in Alberta; beside each place, its rank on the same list for all of Canada.
474 places
#TownEnglish and FrenchCanada rankWhat drives it
1Bonnie Doon6,697 people20.6%#659 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
3Garrison Woods3,138 people19.5%#671 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: safety B−
4Canmore17,341 people18.3%#700 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
6St. Paul County No. 196,462 people17.6%#716 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety D−
7Upper Mount Royal2,758 people15.6%#766 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, walkability A+·lowest: safety B−
9Altadore7,675 people14.7%#789 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C+
12Laurier Heights3,048 people13.8%#809 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: safety C−
13Ritchie5,215 people13.7%#813 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living C−
14Banff11,402 people13.5%#820 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
15Charleswood5,642 people13.1%#842 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
16Richmond4,811 people13.0%#845 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living C−
17West Hillhurst10,319 people12.9%#850 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
18South Calgary4,412 people12.9%#851 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
20Strathcona8,283 people12.8%#862 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D−
23Hillhurst8,435 people12.5%#874 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
24Riverdale5,490 people12.5%#877 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
26Mission6,329 people12.1%#892 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
27Sunnyside2,976 people12.1%#894 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
28Rosedale2,507 people12.0%#898 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
29Cold Lake17,798 people12.0%#900 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A, hazard risk A·lowest: safety D
30Bonnyville No. 8713,265 people12.0%#901 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, cost of living B+·lowest: safety D
31Erlton3,221 people11.8%#905 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
32Forest Heights4,118 people11.8%#908 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D
33Peace River7,220 people11.7%#911 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, hazard risk A−·lowest: safety D
34Lac la Biche County8,580 people11.7%#913 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety D−
36Lower Mount Royal3,136 people11.6%#915 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
37Inglewood4,380 people11.4%#921 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
38Allendale2,951 people11.4%#922 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
39Mount Pleasant9,224 people11.3%#925 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
40Patricia Heights4,355 people10.9%#945 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: safety C−
41Windsor Park7,863 people10.9%#946 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
42Capitol Hill6,135 people10.8%#952 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
43Lakeview12,799 people10.7%#956 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living C−
44St. Albert74,621 people10.6%#959 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living B−
46Crescent Heights6,411 people10.5%#968 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
47Sunalta4,151 people10.5%#969 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
48Bankview5,610 people10.4%#974 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
49Parkview5,729 people10.3%#982 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: safety C−
50Currie Barracks7,342 people10.3%#984 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
51Malmo Plains4,150 people10.3%#985 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: safety C−
52Discovery Ridge4,256 people10.2%#989 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, health A·lowest: cost of living C+
53Bonnyville7,366 people10.2%#993 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability A−·lowest: safety D
54Morinville10,763 people10.1%#1,001 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability B·lowest: schools D
55Ramsay Heights3,434 people10.0%#1,004 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: safety C−
56Hazeldean3,247 people10.0%#1,005 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living C−
57Beltline26,171 people9.9%#1,011 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
58Varsity12,605 people9.9%#1,012 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
59Sweet Grass2,616 people9.9%#1,015 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
60Silver Springs9,042 people9.8%#1,020 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
61Renfrew6,685 people9.8%#1,021 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
62Westmount4,961 people9.8%#1,023 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D
63Wîhkwêntôwin19,050 people9.8%#1,025 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
64Queen Alexandra5,106 people9.8%#1,026 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D−
65Montgomery4,456 people9.7%#1,027 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
66Downtown12,880 people9.7%#1,032 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
67Glenora6,197 people9.6%#1,035 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: safety C−
68King Edward Park8,399 people9.6%#1,039 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
69Lake Bonavista11,154 people9.5%#1,042 of 2,589Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living C+
71University Heights4,031 people9.4%#1,051 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
72Ramsay3,601 people9.4%#1,052 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
74Brentwood7,369 people9.2%#1,061 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
75Ottewell8,040 people9.2%#1,064 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
76Killarney/Glengarry7,935 people9.1%#1,071 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
78Greenview2,822 people9.0%#1,084 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
80Pleasantview3,746 people8.9%#1,104 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
81Downtown East Village3,524 people8.8%#1,106 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
82Coach Hill3,383 people8.7%#1,114 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
83Royal Gardens3,392 people8.7%#1,125 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D
85Bridgeland/Riverside6,860 people8.6%#1,135 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
86Aspen Woods9,606 people8.5%#1,147 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, health A·lowest: jobs & income B−
88Winston Heights/Mountview4,361 people8.5%#1,149 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
90Springbank Hill9,913 people8.4%#1,159 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, health A·lowest: cost of living B−
91Eau Claire3,733 people8.4%#1,160 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
92Tuxedo Park4,082 people8.3%#1,171 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
93Scenic Acres8,026 people8.2%#1,182 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living B−
94Spruce Cliff6,691 people8.2%#1,185 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
95South Terwillegar8,183 people8.2%#1,186 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety C−
96Boyle Street5,862 people8.2%#1,192 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
98Westbrook Estates2,838 people8.1%#1,196 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
99Trumpeter Area5,220 people8.1%#1,200 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: walkability D
100Magrath Heights3,728 people8.0%#1,205 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
101Terwillegar Towne6,478 people8.0%#1,206 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
102River Valley Oleskiw9,922 people7.9%#1,217 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety C−
103Glenbrook10,185 people7.9%#1,218 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
105Capilano5,046 people7.9%#1,221 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: safety C−
106Virginia Park3,431 people7.9%#1,229 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
107Signal Hill13,293 people7.8%#1,232 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
108Ranchlands7,376 people7.8%#1,234 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
109Highlands2,677 people7.7%#1,256 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
111Glamorgan6,479 people7.6%#1,266 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D
112Bowness11,548 people7.6%#1,270 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
113Grande Prairie71,160 people7.6%#1,275 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A, hazard risk B+·lowest: safety D
114Sturgeon County21,144 people7.5%#1,288 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools B+·lowest: safety C
116Hidden Valley10,614 people7.4%#1,303 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C+
117Midnapore7,022 people7.4%#1,305 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
118Queen Mary Park7,958 people7.4%#1,313 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D
119Inglewood7,167 people7.4%#1,316 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D−
120Downtown West End2,796 people7.3%#1,319 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
121Rocky Ridge8,419 people7.3%#1,320 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C
122Dalhousie8,617 people7.3%#1,325 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
123Duggan6,247 people7.3%#1,332 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
124Griesbach6,640 people7.3%#1,336 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
125Alberta Avenue6,097 people7.3%#1,341 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D
126Rhatigan Ridge7,066 people7.2%#1,344 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
127Woodlands5,391 people7.2%#1,349 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
128Palliser4,987 people7.2%#1,352 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
129Haysboro7,222 people7.2%#1,355 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
131Willow Park6,891 people7.1%#1,364 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
132Windermere14,922 people7.1%#1,366 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
134Rocky View County50,260 people7.0%#1,390 of 2,589Strongest: health A, hazard risk B+·lowest: safety D
135Ermineskin7,483 people7.0%#1,391 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
136Richfield3,456 people7.0%#1,396 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
137Royal Oak12,343 people6.9%#1,405 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
139North Glenora3,693 people6.9%#1,412 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: safety C−
142Ogilvie Ridge5,218 people6.8%#1,422 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
143Highland Park4,908 people6.8%#1,429 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
144Blue Quill4,567 people6.8%#1,435 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
145Kameyosek2,761 people6.8%#1,440 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
147Canyon Meadows6,751 people6.7%#1,444 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
151Strathcona County107,345 people6.6%#1,465 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety B−
152Fish Creek Park9,045 people6.6%#1,468 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
153Fairview3,909 people6.6%#1,469 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
154Acadia9,950 people6.6%#1,470 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
155Thorncliffe15,570 people6.6%#1,472 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
156Meyonohk2,822 people6.6%#1,477 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
157Parkdale4,029 people6.6%#1,484 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D
158Braeside5,706 people6.5%#1,488 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
161Twin Brooks5,102 people6.4%#1,503 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
164Southwood6,092 people6.4%#1,509 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
165McConachie10,450 people6.4%#1,514 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
166Lynnwood3,452 people6.4%#1,516 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
167Skyrattler2,956 people6.4%#1,521 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D
168Athlone3,242 people6.4%#1,525 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
169McCauley4,060 people6.4%#1,527 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
170Overlanders2,879 people6.4%#1,530 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
171Auburn Bay18,296 people6.3%#1,533 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C+
176Kingsland4,700 people6.3%#1,541 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
178Athabasca County7,280 people6.3%#1,551 of 2,589Strongest: schools A, hazard risk A−·lowest: health D
179West Jasper Place3,427 people6.3%#1,552 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D−
180Crystallina Nera West3,150 people6.3%#1,560 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, health B·lowest: safety C−
181Kirkness5,279 people6.3%#1,561 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
182Silverado9,663 people6.2%#1,566 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C+
184Arbour Lake10,454 people6.2%#1,568 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
186Deer Ridge4,454 people6.2%#1,571 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
188Brintnell6,658 people6.2%#1,577 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
189Gold Bar2,685 people6.2%#1,578 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C−
191Hillview5,473 people6.2%#1,583 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
192Sylvan Lake17,897 people6.2%#1,585 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability B·lowest: cost of living C
193Sherbrooke7,131 people6.2%#1,586 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
196Cameron Heights3,710 people6.1%#1,598 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
198Bulyea Heights3,264 people6.0%#1,618 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A+·lowest: safety C−
199McKenzie Lake11,966 people6.0%#1,619 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C+
201Rosscarrock3,862 people6.0%#1,624 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
202Cumberland6,493 people6.0%#1,629 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B+·lowest: safety C−
203Callingwood South7,844 people6.0%#1,632 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
204Sakaw3,453 people6.0%#1,636 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D
205Britannia Youngstown4,616 people6.0%#1,637 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
207Fort McMurray81,611 people6.0%#1,642 of 2,589Strongest: cost of living A, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
208Montrose3,378 people6.0%#1,647 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
209Westwood3,279 people6.0%#1,649 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
210Foothills County25,789 people5.9%#1,651 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: walkability C
211McKenzie Towne17,757 people5.9%#1,652 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living C
212Douglasdale/Glen13,333 people5.9%#1,653 of 2,589Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living C+
214Spruce Grove44,575 people5.9%#1,655 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A−·lowest: safety C
217Downtown Commercial Core9,286 people5.9%#1,660 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: jobs & income D
219Tipaskan2,875 people5.9%#1,673 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
220Leduc County16,400 people5.9%#1,674 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools B+·lowest: safety D
221Clareview Town Centre3,800 people5.9%#1,675 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: safety C−
222Kiniski Gardens6,864 people5.8%#1,682 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
223Cy Becker2,683 people5.8%#1,683 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: safety C−
224Glenridding Heights4,388 people5.8%#1,685 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety C−
225Macewan Glen4,718 people5.8%#1,686 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
227La Perle7,889 people5.8%#1,692 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
228Canora4,799 people5.8%#1,697 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
230Jamieson Place3,813 people5.7%#1,711 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C−
231Fort Saskatchewan30,575 people5.7%#1,712 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C+
232The Hamptons12,008 people5.7%#1,714 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety C−
233Charlesworth8,135 people5.7%#1,715 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety C−
235Stony Plain19,662 people5.7%#1,720 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A−·lowest: cost of living C−
236Mayland Heights5,937 people5.7%#1,727 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
237Lee Ridge2,722 people5.7%#1,729 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living C−
238Central McDougall4,802 people5.7%#1,733 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
239Nolan Hill8,581 people5.6%#1,737 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
240Shawnessy9,696 people5.6%#1,739 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living C−
243Minchau2,576 people5.6%#1,750 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
244Hollick-Kenyon6,451 people5.6%#1,751 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
245Tweddle Place5,211 people5.6%#1,753 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
246Carlisle4,609 people5.6%#1,757 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
247Eastwood4,681 people5.6%#1,760 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
248Kildare2,833 people5.6%#1,763 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
249Edgemont15,359 people5.5%#1,769 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
250Larkspur5,472 people5.5%#1,772 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
251Meadowlark Park2,671 people5.5%#1,778 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
252Aldergrove5,311 people5.5%#1,780 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
253Queensland4,452 people5.4%#1,792 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
255Pincher Creek3,890 people5.4%#1,806 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living C
256Wellington3,314 people5.4%#1,812 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
257Delwood3,491 people5.4%#1,814 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: schools C−
258Kilkenny5,481 people5.4%#1,815 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living C−
259Cranston20,055 people5.3%#1,817 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, schools A−·lowest: cost of living C
261Webber Greens5,035 people5.3%#1,820 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
262Beddington Heights11,333 people5.3%#1,824 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
263Elmwood2,522 people5.3%#1,827 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: safety C−
265Elsinore5,796 people5.3%#1,834 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income B·lowest: safety C−
266Pollard Meadows4,361 people5.3%#1,837 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: jobs & income C−
267Red Deer115,409 people5.3%#1,838 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability A−·lowest: safety D
268Kernohan3,020 people5.3%#1,839 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: schools D
269Caernarvon5,972 people5.3%#1,841 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
270Copperfield13,952 people5.2%#1,844 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
271Coventry Hills17,391 people5.2%#1,845 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C+
273Lacombe14,733 people5.2%#1,855 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living C
274Klarvatten6,773 people5.2%#1,856 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B+·lowest: safety C−
275Wainwright6,996 people5.2%#1,857 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
276Lago Lindo2,963 people5.2%#1,859 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability B+·lowest: safety C−
277Lethbridge113,671 people5.2%#1,860 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, walkability B+·lowest: safety D
278Woodcroft2,770 people5.2%#1,865 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
279Homesteader6,059 people5.2%#1,866 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: schools C−
280Beaumaris4,125 people5.2%#1,869 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D
281Belvedere5,337 people5.2%#1,870 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
282Grande Prairie County No. 125,883 people5.2%#1,871 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income B+, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D
283Rapperswill3,639 people5.1%#1,880 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B+·lowest: safety C−
284Suder Greens2,928 people5.1%#1,882 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C−
285Ormsby Place4,412 people5.1%#1,884 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
286Huntington Hills13,184 people5.1%#1,886 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
287Lloydminster (Part)21,267 people5.1%#1,888 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: safety D
288Jasper Park3,219 people5.1%#1,890 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
290Casselman5,795 people5.1%#1,903 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
291Rundle Heights5,175 people5.1%#1,905 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: jobs & income D−
292Westlock County7,556 people5.1%#1,906 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income C+·lowest: health D
293Riverbend9,193 people5.0%#1,907 of 2,589Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living C
295Somerset8,416 people5.0%#1,910 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
297Westview Village6,590 people5.0%#1,928 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools B+·lowest: cost of living C−
298Edmonton Energy And Technology Park5,225 people5.0%#1,929 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, health B·lowest: safety C−
299New Brighton13,048 people4.9%#1,938 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
300Evergreen19,988 people4.9%#1,940 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C
302Country Hills3,702 people4.9%#1,944 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living C−
303Crawford Plains3,075 people4.9%#1,950 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools B+·lowest: safety C−
304Wainwright No. 614,576 people4.9%#1,952 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
305West Meadowlark Park5,386 people4.9%#1,953 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
306Crystallina Nera East5,566 people4.9%#1,957 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, health B·lowest: safety C−
307Parkland County34,286 people4.9%#1,958 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety D
308Calder4,221 people4.9%#1,974 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
309Pincher Creek No. 93,176 people4.9%#1,976 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income B, hazard risk C+·lowest: schools C−
312Jackson Heights4,195 people4.8%#1,982 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
314Belmead3,970 people4.8%#1,990 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
315Whitecourt10,708 people4.8%#1,994 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: safety D
318Bannerman5,187 people4.8%#2,002 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: schools C−
319Lauderdale2,954 people4.8%#2,003 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
320Beverly Heights3,252 people4.8%#2,004 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D
321Balwin4,092 people4.8%#2,005 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
322The Orchards At Ellerslie6,267 people4.7%#2,009 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: safety C−
323Millrise6,754 people4.7%#2,010 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
324Sandstone Valley5,816 people4.7%#2,011 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living C−
325Anthony Henday South East4,960 people4.7%#2,013 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A−·lowest: safety C−
327Meyokumin4,069 people4.7%#2,028 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
329Silver Berry9,439 people4.6%#2,043 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
330Turner Valley2,784 people4.6%#2,046 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, safety A−·lowest: cost of living D
333Daly Grove3,486 people4.6%#2,054 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability B+·lowest: safety C−
334Albert Park/Radisson Heights8,433 people4.6%#2,059 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
335Lorelei4,380 people4.6%#2,060 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
336Grimshaw2,799 people4.6%#2,064 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: schools D−
337Delton2,657 people4.6%#2,065 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
339Skyview Ranch14,061 people4.5%#2,078 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
340Baturyn4,796 people4.5%#2,084 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
341Belmont5,299 people4.5%#2,093 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: safety C−
342Country Hills Village2,731 people4.4%#2,105 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
344Belle Rive3,946 people4.4%#2,116 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
345High Prairie2,607 people4.4%#2,129 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income A·lowest: schools D−
346Beacon Heights4,389 people4.4%#2,133 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: schools C−
348High River15,508 people4.3%#2,138 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, safety B+·lowest: cost of living C
350Glenwood4,842 people4.3%#2,155 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living D
352Livingston3,929 people4.2%#2,165 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
353Thorncliff3,564 people4.2%#2,174 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C−
356Rosslyn3,242 people4.2%#2,188 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: cost of living C−
358Yellowhead County10,966 people4.2%#2,193 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living B−·lowest: health D−
359Wild Rose8,534 people4.1%#2,196 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
361Tamarack6,860 people4.0%#2,220 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
362Canossa3,246 people4.0%#2,228 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B+·lowest: safety C−
363Kensington3,697 people4.0%#2,238 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
364Rocky Mountain House8,144 people4.0%#2,242 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability B·lowest: safety D
365Northern Lights County4,115 people4.0%#2,244 of 2,589Strongest: cost of living A−, schools B−·lowest: health D−
366Evansdale5,602 people4.0%#2,245 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
367Killarney4,165 people4.0%#2,246 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: jobs & income D
368Bridlewood12,547 people3.9%#2,250 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living C
370Falconridge10,218 people3.9%#2,262 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: jobs & income D
371Forest Heights6,120 people3.9%#2,263 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: schools D
372Northmount3,349 people3.9%#2,270 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A·lowest: safety C−
373Camrose20,800 people3.9%#2,272 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living C−
374Panorama Hills25,494 people3.8%#2,278 of 2,589Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
376Harvest Hills7,930 people3.8%#2,282 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living C−
377Coalhurst3,244 people3.8%#2,283 of 2,589Strongest: safety A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living C+
379Eaux Claires3,334 people3.8%#2,299 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: safety C−
380Woodlands County4,778 people3.8%#2,301 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D
382Strathmore16,416 people3.7%#2,314 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, hazard risk B+·lowest: schools C−
383Medicine Hat68,714 people3.7%#2,315 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability B+·lowest: safety C
384Slave Lake7,334 people3.7%#2,316 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D−
385Barrhead4,768 people3.7%#2,317 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk B+·lowest: health C−
386Pineridge10,062 people3.7%#2,318 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
388Red Deer County22,076 people3.6%#2,334 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D
389Forest Lawn7,513 people3.6%#2,336 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: jobs & income D−
390Glengarry3,087 people3.6%#2,338 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
392Big Lakes County5,106 people3.6%#2,342 of 2,589Strongest: cost of living B+, walkability C·lowest: schools D−
394Penbrooke Meadows10,001 people3.5%#2,347 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
396Redstone13,230 people3.4%#2,357 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living C−
397Crowsnest Pass6,011 people3.4%#2,360 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: safety C
398Applewood Park6,835 people3.4%#2,364 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: schools D
401Marlborough Park8,378 people3.3%#2,383 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: schools D
402Sexsmith2,561 people3.3%#2,384 of 2,589Strongest: cost of living A, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D
403Grande Cache8,984 people3.3%#2,387 of 2,589Strongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D−
404Lac Ste. Anne County12,639 people3.3%#2,390 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living B−·lowest: health D−
405Castleridge6,127 people3.2%#2,398 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
406Nanton2,522 people3.1%#2,409 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
407Mountain View County14,802 people3.1%#2,410 of 2,589Strongest: health A, hazard risk A−·lowest: walkability C−
408Devon6,965 people3.1%#2,413 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
411Brooks17,537 people3.0%#2,420 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C
413Penhold3,812 people3.0%#2,424 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: health C
414Cypress County7,855 people3.0%#2,426 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: schools C−
415Innisfail8,736 people3.0%#2,428 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living C−
416Clearwater County11,856 people3.0%#2,438 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living B·lowest: safety D
417Lacombe County11,072 people2.9%#2,445 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income B·lowest: safety C−
418Wetaskiwin13,703 people2.9%#2,452 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability B+·lowest: safety D
420Cityscape11,782 people2.8%#2,456 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D
422Cardston3,863 people2.8%#2,458 of 2,589Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety C−
423Monterey Park10,363 people2.8%#2,459 of 2,589Strongest: health A+, walkability B+·lowest: schools D
425Lesser Slave River No. 1242,980 people2.8%#2,462 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, cost of living B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
427Thorhild County3,147 people2.7%#2,469 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living A−·lowest: health D−
428Beaver County6,245 people2.7%#2,470 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, cost of living C+·lowest: walkability D
429Vermilion4,192 people2.6%#2,476 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: safety D
430High Level4,390 people2.6%#2,479 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A+, cost of living A·lowest: hazard risk D−
431Barrhead County No. 116,186 people2.6%#2,482 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk B+, schools B·lowest: health D
433Drumheller8,439 people2.5%#2,488 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability B+·lowest: safety C−
434Camrose County8,951 people2.5%#2,489 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D
435Wheatland County10,150 people2.5%#2,491 of 2,589Strongest: health A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: safety D−
436Wetaskiwin County No. 1012,117 people2.5%#2,493 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, schools C+·lowest: walkability D
437Fairview2,918 people2.4%#2,496 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, walkability A−·lowest: safety C−
438Redcliff5,916 people2.4%#2,497 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income B−·lowest: schools C−
440Lamont County3,918 people2.4%#2,503 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income B−·lowest: walkability C−
441Coaldale9,644 people2.3%#2,505 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living C
442Vermilion River County8,282 people2.3%#2,506 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: health C−
444Coral Springs5,542 people2.2%#2,512 of 2,589Strongest: health A, walkability B+·lowest: schools D
447Drayton Valley8,047 people2.1%#2,521 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety D
448Vegreville6,153 people2.0%#2,527 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability A·lowest: safety D
449Minburn County No. 273,142 people2.0%#2,528 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A−·lowest: walkability D
450Cardston County4,938 people2.0%#2,530 of 2,589Strongest: schools A−, cost of living B+·lowest: walkability D−
451Ponoka County10,670 people2.0%#2,532 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D
452Saddle Ridge21,479 people1.9%#2,536 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living C−
453Smoky Lake County4,043 people1.9%#2,537 of 2,589Strongest: schools A, hazard risk A−·lowest: safety D
454Willow Creek No. 266,225 people1.9%#2,538 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income B, walkability B−·lowest: safety C
456Stettler6,035 people1.8%#2,541 of 2,589Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C−
457Lethbridge County10,988 people1.8%#2,544 of 2,589Strongest: jobs & income A−, hazard risk B·lowest: cost of living C−
458Brazeau County7,685 people1.8%#2,545 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D
459Two Hills County No. 213,626 people1.8%#2,546 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B−·lowest: schools D−
462Kneehill County5,129 people1.5%#2,560 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income B·lowest: safety C−
463Newell County7,846 people1.4%#2,563 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, safety A−·lowest: walkability C+
464Stettler County No. 65,966 people1.4%#2,565 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A−, schools A−·lowest: walkability C−
466Warner County No. 54,533 people1.3%#2,569 of 2,589Strongest: schools A+, safety A·lowest: walkability D
467Vulcan County4,465 people1.3%#2,570 of 2,589Strongest: health A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: jobs & income C
468Opportunity No. 173,592 people1.3%#2,574 of 2,589Strongest: cost of living A, jobs & income B−·lowest: schools D−
469Flagstaff County3,724 people1.2%#2,575 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income A−·lowest: safety C−
471Clear Hills3,110 people0.8%#2,583 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living C−·lowest: health D−
472Forty Mile County No. 83,927 people0.6%#2,586 of 2,589Strongest: safety A, hazard risk A·lowest: jobs & income C−
474La Crète14,488 people0.5%#2,588 of 2,589Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income B·lowest: schools D
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Sources: TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranking Canadian towns against each other only, run #73 of 10 November 2026. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).