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Lamont: A Hospital Town Beside Elk Island
Lamont, with 1,744 residents in 2021, lies roughly 60 km east of the city where Highways 15 and 831 cross. Its hospital, opened in 1912, drew patients from across the district and the town grew around it. It is the seat of Lamont County, and Elk Island National Park is close enough for after-work walks with the bison.
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Named for a politician, built on health care
J.H. Lamont, a federal politician and later judge, gave the town its name; mail service began in 1906 and village status followed in 1910. The modern health centre still anchors the town, with acute and continuing care, assisted living at Morley Young Manor, and an emergency room staffed from morning to evening (8 to 8) every day.
The market
37 homes sold in the 12 months to October 31 at a median of $295,000, at a median 94.4% of list. 10 were listed on Nov 8.
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 Duggan, where detached homes sold at a median of $460,000 over the same 12 months.
Kindergarten to Grade 12 in town
Both an elementary and a high school operate in town under Elk Island Public Schools, so no child needs a long bus ride to another community.
A note on emergency hours
Because the emergency room closes at 8 pm, overnight emergencies mean a drive to Fort Saskatchewan or the city. For families with young children or a member who needs urgent care often, weigh that against the lower prices.
Weekends
- Elk Island, a national park and the country's first wildlife sanctuary, for bison and lakeside trails.
- The open-air Ukrainian village museum on the Yellowhead.
- Self-guided church tours (the county counts over 40 historic churches) and the August pilgrimage at Skaro.
The drive
From Terwillegar Drive, follow the Henday east across the south of the city, then use the Yellowhead or Highway 15 depending on time of day. Highway 29 also serves the town.
Sources: Lamont, Wikipedia, Lamont County visitors, Lamont Health Care Centre, Statistics Canada 2021 Census.
Lamont questions
When did the Lamont hospital open?
In 1912. The town grew around it.
Is the Lamont emergency room open overnight?
No. It runs from 8 am to 8 pm daily.
Can students finish high school in Lamont?
Yes. Lamont High covers the upper grades.
Where does the town's name come from?
From J.H. Lamont, a Canadian politician.
How close is Elk Island National Park?
It borders Lamont County, a short drive from town.
Questions about moving to Lamont?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
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- For full listings and market stats, see Lamont homes for sale on HauptRealty.com.
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