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Camrose: A University and Hospital City East of the QE II
Camrose, about 90 km from Edmonton on Highway 13, is a city of 18,772 (2021 Census) with services most towns on this list cannot match: a university campus, a full hospital and a performing arts centre. Southwest families usually consider it for retirement, a job at the hospital or university, or to be near grandchildren.
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Founded by Scandinavian settlers
Scandinavian families settled the area around 1900 as the hamlet of Stoney Creek. Camrose grew as a railway hub, became a town in 1906 and a city in 1955. The Stoney Creek valley still runs through it, with about 10 km of urban trails, and Mirror Lake, a former power plant reservoir, sits at the centre of the park system.
A partial picture from our board
Only 21 Camrose sales appear on our MLS System for the 12 months to October 31, at a median of $375,000. A city this size trades far more homes than that; most go through the central Alberta board. For a serious buyer, the team pulls the wider picture.
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 Terwillegar, where detached homes sold at a median of $547,750 over the same 12 months.
Services that matter at every age
- St. Mary's Hospital (Covenant Health): 24-hour emergency, surgery, obstetrics, a cancer clinic, and heart and stroke care.
- University of Alberta Augustana Faculty, with the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
- Battle River School Division, plus St. Patrick and Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic schools.
Summer in Camrose
The Big Valley Jamboree country music festival takes over each summer. If you buy near the grounds, ask neighbours about that week.
Getting there
Highway 13 runs through the middle of the city, with Highways 26 and 833 also serving it. From the southwest, the QE II south and Highway 13 east is the usual route.
Sources: Camrose, Wikipedia, St. Mary's Hospital, City of Camrose planning, Statistics Canada 2021 Census.
Camrose questions
Why does the Edmonton MLS System show few Camrose sales?
Most Camrose homes trade on the central Alberta board. Only 21 appeared on the Edmonton system in the year.
Does Camrose have a full hospital?
Yes. St. Mary's Hospital has 24-hour emergency, surgery and obstetrics.
What is Augustana?
The University of Alberta's campus in Camrose.
What was Camrose originally called?
Stoney Creek, a hamlet settled by Scandinavian families around 1900.
Which festival is held in Camrose?
The Big Valley Jamboree country music festival.
Questions about moving to Camrose?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
East of the QE II
- For full listings and market stats, see Camrose homes for sale on HauptRealty.com.
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