Central Alberta is a beautiful region that offers a lot of breathtaking rural landscapes. It is known for its affordable but top-quality housing.  

Recently, many residents from bigger cities have been moved to the smaller and simpler towns within Central Alberta. With remote work becoming a trend, many are ditching their urban lifestyles for the livability factors Central Alberta offers.   

If you happen to be looking for great towns to move to within Central Alberta, keep reading. You might find your dream community in this blog.  

Here are the five best places to move to in Central Alberta with your family:  

Red Deer

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This city is the biggest urban center in Central Alberta with over 100,000 people. It is the fourth largest city in the whole province of Alberta.  

For a business hub, Red Deer has relatively more affordable housing compared to its neighboring cities like Edmonton or Calgary.  

Many nature lovers find Red Deer as the place to be. It is where urban living meets nature as it has plenty of nature parks, walking trails, river valley, ski resorts to offer. Since it is a smaller city compared to other Alberta cities, Red Deer is a quieter community but still offers resources bigger urban centers have.  

Red Deer is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada economy-wise. As an oil-producing locale, it continues to produce jobs no matter how the economy shifts.  

Olds

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Located in the middle of Red Deer and Calgary with a population of just about 10,000 people, Olds was voted as one of the best places to work from home.  

This peaceful community is also known for its country-wide recognized top-notch education from pre-school to college.  

Olds has a well-equipped hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and surgical services, obstetrics, long and short-term care, and a variety of health practitioners. Olds, albeit small, is a recognized as a diverse and inclusive community.  

Sylvan Lake

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If you are looking for lakeside living, look no further, Sylvan Lake is perfect for you. Just minutes west of Red Deer on Highway 11, this beautiful is popular among visitors from and outside the province for its scenic freshwater lake and beaches. Because of its popular bodies of water, the lake and the beach can get busy throughout the year even because of the activities it offers like skating, fishing and so much more.  

Many Sylvan Lake locals work in Red Deer as it is the business hub, but still prefer to reside in this small town due to its quiet living despite the lake being busy with its activities.  

Lacombe

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This small, peaceful community has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top places to live in Canada.  

It offers really affordable living with lovely green spaces wherever you go. Lacombe is a picturesque city where when you drive around, you feel like you are taken back to simpler times. Lacombe, while generally quiet and peaceful, still has plenty of activities to offer. It is also very conveniently located just a few minutes away from Red Deer.  

 

Penhold

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This lovely town is found just a few kilometers south of Red Deer, a mere 10-minute commute on Highway 2A in Central Alberta. This humble community is perfect for growing families. It is a vibrant and friendly community with a country-living vibe, which makes it a perfect place for those who are tired of the busy cities and are looking for quieter towns. It also offers plenty of green space and playgrounds.  

 

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