If asked to describe Beaumont in one word, it would be to no one’s surprise that the word most everyone would pick is “charming.” This vibrant, growing city just south of Edmonton is as picturesque as they come, and its wealth of new home opportunities makes it even more attractive.

Beyond its idyllic nature is its reputation as the fastest growing municipality in the Edmonton metropolitan region with a population of over 21,000 as of 2022. It also shows a nearly 20 per cent jump between 2016 and 2021, making Beaumont the third-fastest growing municipality in all of Alberta, below only Cochrane and Airdrie.

Despite its explosive growth, Beaumont retains an undeniable charm that is enriched by its unique history as a French-Canadian colonial town.

Beaumont began in the 1890s as a tiny, 10-acre French colony. It still embraces this unique heritage, with the downtown area reminiscent of a postcard-perfect French village with brick pathways and historic buildings.

Today, Beaumont is one of Alberta’s four official bilingual municipalities. Some locals speak French as their first language, local schools offer bilingual education, and even the street signs are in French.

Beaumont oozes with small-town charm. There’s an abundance of walking trails, playgrounds, local restaurants, schools, and new construction and well-established homes.

A good place to call home

Beaumont, Alberta, is an enticing place to call home. Straddling small-town charm and big city convenience, it’s a close-knit community that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes newcomers feel like they belong. Furthermore, the city is known for its friendly residents, who value community spirit and create a hospitable environment for both families and individuals.

Besides its small-town spirit, there’s also its awesome amenities. The city government says it is committed to providing a high standard of living, and this is evident in its wide array of facilities and services in town.

The local shops and restaurants enhance the quality of life with their unique offerings and personalized service, making every visit a delightful experience. There are plenty of outdoor opportunities to live an active, healthy lifestyle in the city’s numerous parks and open spaces.

Also of note is the city’s robust infrastructure, including reliable public transportation and well-maintained roads.

Those looking to start a new life here will be encouraged by the varied housing options offered, as well as the growing number of new communities that all offer a good quality of life that only Beaumont can offer.

Growing city

Beaumont, which was designated a city in January 2019, is the third fastest growing city in the province and number one in the Edmonton Metro region with annualized five-year growth rate of 4.1 per cent. Located in Leduc County within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, it sits at the vital intersection of Highway 625 and Highway 814 and is just a kilometre outside of the southern boundary of Edmonton.

It is close to a multitude of employment hubs like the Edmonton International Airport, which is just nine kilometres east, as well as the Nisku Industrial Park, one of the largest business parks in western Canada.

Beaumont boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a variety of galleries, museums, and performing arts venues. Its downtown core still resembles a French village with unique architecture and red brick walkways. Its name is derived from the “beautiful hill” on which the historic landmark of St. Vital Church is located within the centre of the city.

Beaumont remains determined to maintain and reviving its Francophone heritage with its efforts to preserve a few buildings from its founding. It has also implemented design guidelines to emphasize its Francophone heritage, including abundant French place names and buildings constructed with steep gable roofs, considered to be in the French style.

Beaumont today

Today, new residents have fallen in love with the city because its outdoor lifestyle is as alluring as the scenery. The town has over 250 acres of parklands, a dozen baseball diamonds, over a dozen soccer fields, outdoor rinks, inline rinks volleyball courts outdoor basketball courts and winding paths between most of them, finding these active areas is as much fun as playing in them.

Growing its recreational amenities is something the City has focused on. At the heart of those efforts is the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (BSRC). It is a multi-use facility located in the heart of Beaumont. Featuring a NHL sized arena, hard court gymnasium, turf field house, aquatics centre, two-lane walking track, various multi-purpose spaces, The Arch Climbing Centre and a fitness centre expansion.

There are also a number of shopping opportunities in and around town too, including the Montalet Shopping Centre. If you’re looking for something more unique, the Southwest Edmonton area is just 10 minutes away, as is the massive Southgate Centre.

One of the city’s best-known restaurants in town is Chartier, a Quebec French style restaurant in the centre of downtown Beaumont. Check out its very own Beaumont Smoked Meat Sandwich with its smoked and slow-cooked brisket on a soft white roll (gluten-free options available) with house-made pickled cucumbers.

New communities

New residential opportunities are coming up as well, all offering easy-living amenities and homes suited for today’s lifestyles. These include Dansereau Meadows by Anthem in the northwest; Le Reve by Redco Developments to the north; Ruisseau by Qualico Communities in the southwest, Élan by Dream to the west; and Azur Beaumont by Avillia Developments.

Le Reve is one of these. Developed by Redco Developments, Le Reve is part of the 21 quarter sections of land annexed by Beaumont in 2017.
Of these lands, Le Reve consists of four quarter sections and is planned to accommodate almost 75 acres of commercial land along 50 Street. This is supplemented by residential development planned for the remainder of the plan area, consisting of a population of about 12,000 people residing minutes away.

Dansereau Meadows from Anthem is also popular. The appealing 157-acre community is on the northwest edge of Beaumont, with quick access to South Edmonton, Nisku and Leduc for work and play.

Élan by Dream recently won the 2024 CHBA National Awards for Best New Community.

“Élan is the culmination of over half a decade of active engagement with the local community,” says Jonathan Chan, general manager of Dream’s Edmonton Land division, the developers behind Élan.

“Beaumont has such a strong identity, and it was important to us to live up to the potential of that and not just bring more Edmonton to communities outside its borders,” says Chan. “Everything from the emphasis on inviting porches to the quality of the public spaces is purpose-built for bringing residents together. We wanted to get it right.”