6 Things To Do This Summer in Fort Saskatchewan

Want the small town atmosphere without sacrificing proximity to city amenities?

Fort Saskatchewan has it all! 

Nestled northeast of Edmonton, the bustling community features local businesses, year-round city festivals and communities with brand new homes from Edmonton’s best home builders.

SouthPointe in Fort Saskatchewan is a top choice for families. This affordable, safe, and quiet community features parks and green spaces, a K-9 School, and homes with modern amenities. When you live in SouthPointe, you’re just a short walk or drive away from all that Fort Saskatchewan has to offer. 

Get a taste for Fort Saskatchewan living with our top 6 things to do this summer in Fort Saskatchewan! 

Get your food fresh from the Farmers’ Market every Thursday until September 14th. Enjoy shopping handcrafted arts, jewelry, home decor, live plants, and more from local artisans, as well as fresh produce, meat and baked goods. Listen to live music from buskers and take advantage of the variety of food trucks on-site!

The Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday at the CN Station Parking Lot.

Part of Fort Saskatchewan’s charm is the variety of local businesses. Spend your weekends browsing local clothing and home decor boutiques, or take the whole family for a bite to eat at a local restaurant. 

Shop bath and body products, clothing, accessories and more at Country Chic, a local shop located near Fort Saskatchewan’s downtown. Don’t forget to go next door to Caught in the Cookie Jar for freshly made cookies and cake parfaits. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll also love A Hint of Sweet, The Cotton Candy Shoppe, and The Bread Haus.

Don’t feel like cooking dinner? Fort Saskatchewan’s restaurant scene is full of gems that are waiting to be discovered. The Atlantic Kitchen is known for its thoughtfully crafted menu of traditional east coast cuisine. Want brunch? Eggcellent P’eats offers an extensive brunch menu featuring omelettes, egg benedicts, and more. 

Grocery shopping is more than just a mundane weekly activity when you go to Freson Bros. Shop from a wide selection of unique, locally-sourced products including produce, baked goods, bath and body products and more! 

Get premium cut Alberta beef, pork, chicken, and Ivan’s Sausage at The Butcher Shop, and don’t forget to leave without the infamous Alberta-made sourdough from Mother Dough Bread Co. 

Looking for a quick bite to eat on your lunch break or don’t feel like cooking dinner? Order a freshly made sourdough pizza from Father Dough Pizza, or visit the Butcher’s Cookhouse buffet. 

Have you ever seen a shepherd and sheepdogs herding a flock of 50 fuzzy sheep in a city? Now you can! Fort Saskatchewan uses sheep and goats for grazing and weed management, and has been doing so for 30 years. You can visit the sheep from June 3 until September 4 from Thursday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fort Saskatchewan also uses goats as a safe environmentally friendly alternative to weed management. You may see goats at West River’s Edge (WRE), where they’ll cover up to 96 hectares and will treat affected areas up to three times over the summer and fall.

Someone else’s trash is another’s treasure, and you never know what you might find during the City Wide Garage Sale! Every August, the city hosts a city-wide garage sale where participants can rent space downtown or add themselves to a garage sale map. Spend the day driving around the city hunting for the best finds, or host your own garage sale! 

Fort Saskatchewan has no shortage of festivals year-round, especially during the summer. Bring the whole family together for the Family Festival in June, and don’t miss out on the annual CO-OP Movie Under the Stars in August. The city also has its own Canada Day event with a Car Show and Shine, farmers’ market, live entertainment, parade, food and drinks, and, of course, fireworks. 

At the end of the season, you won’t want to miss the annual Sheep Leaving Parade, where residents gather to say goodbye to the beloved grazing sheep. Arrive early for the chance to feed the sheep some carrots!

Fort Saskatchewan is a highly sought after location, and it’s not difficult to understand why. The growing city attracts plenty of young families looking for close proximity to nature, as well as city conveniences. 

SouthPointe is ideal for buyers looking to live in a community that is both modern and affordable. Explore homes built by some of Edmonton’s top builders such as Pacesetter Homes, Coventry Homes, Akash Homes, Amrik, Impact Homes, and Sehra Homes. 
From quick possessions to new builds, your ideal home is in SouthPointe. Find lot availability, school information, and more at ​​south-pointe.ca, or follow us on Instagram at @fortsask.homes!