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Bon Accord: Canada's First Dark Sky Community
In 2015 Bon Accord became Canada's first International Dark Sky Community, so outdoor lighting is designed to keep the night sky visible. The Sturgeon County town of 1,461 (2021 Census) sits on Highway 28 north of Edmonton, and stargazing from your own yard is part of ordinary life.
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Homes sell quickly
33 homes sold in the 12 months to October 31 at a median of $325,000, in a median of 17 days. Detached homes closed at a median 99.37% of list. Good listings here do not wait, so we get southwest clients pre-approved and their own home priced before touring.
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Our comparison point in the southwest is Haddow, where detached homes sold at a median of $690,000 over the same 12 months.
Scottish beginnings
Scottish settlers founded Bon Accord in the late 1800s. It became a village in 1964 and a town in 1979.
Schools
Bon Accord Community School and Lilian Schick School are in town. Grades 10 to 12 are bused to Sturgeon Composite or Redwater School, and the Town points francophone families to École Citadelle in Legal.
Through the year
- Harvest Days in August, with a parade and slo-pitch.
- Winter Wonderland in December and a Family Day skate.
- Music in the Park, the arena and the library.
Dark sky rules for homeowners
If you plan exterior lighting changes, a garage light or a shop, ask the Town what fixtures are allowed. Shielded, downward lighting is the norm here.
Route
Highway 28 runs south into north Edmonton. From the southwest, it is a cross-city trip, so this suits households whose work is north or who work from home.
Sources: Bon Accord, Wikipedia, Dark Sky press release, Town of Bon Accord schools.
Bon Accord questions
When did Bon Accord become a Dark Sky Community?
In 2015, the first in Canada.
How fast do Bon Accord homes sell?
The median was 17 days on market over the last 12 months.
Where do Bon Accord high school students go?
Grades 10 to 12 are bused to Sturgeon Composite or Redwater School.
Are there lighting rules in Bon Accord?
Outdoor lighting is designed to protect the night sky; ask the Town before installing fixtures.
Who founded Bon Accord?
Scottish settlers in the late 1800s.
Questions about moving to Bon Accord?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
North of Edmonton
- For full listings and market stats, see Bon Accord homes for sale on HauptRealty.com.
- Southwest Edmonton homes and neighbourhood guides
- Haddow neighbourhood guide
- Sturgeon County acreages
- Morinville from the southwest