Moving to Beaumont: Alberta's Largest Bilingual Municipality

Key Takeaways:

• Alberta's largest officially bilingual (English/French) municipality
• Population 20,888 (2024 municipal census) and growing fast, one of the province's fastest-growing cities
• French Immersion K-12 at every Black Gold public school in town
• 8 km to Edmonton International Airport, 4 km to Nisku Industrial Park
• The live market snapshot below reflects current MLS data

Population 20,888. Bilingual. Fast-Growing.

Beaumont is Alberta's largest officially bilingual municipality, a city of 20,888 residents (2024 municipal census) that has grown faster than almost any other community in the province. The bilingual designation is not a marketing line; the city delivers services in both English and French, street signs carry French names like Rue Bouchard and Pointe Masson, and every public school offers a French Immersion stream from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

The town was founded in 1895 as a French colony. The historic St. Vital church on the hill above the town centre has stood since that era and remains one of the most photographed landmarks in Leduc County. That founding character still shapes daily life here.

The Market Right Now

The live snapshot above shows current active listings, median list price, and recent sold data. Beaumont consistently carries more inventory relative to its size than faster-moving suburbs like Sherwood Park or St. Albert, which means buyers have more room to negotiate and keep conditions in their offers.

Greater Edmonton detached homes averaged $589,384 in April 2026 (RAE/CREA). Beaumont detached homes have historically traded at a discount to that figure while offering more square footage per dollar and newer construction — use our affordability calculator to see how much home your income qualifies for. The live block above is the most current read; check it before drawing conclusions from any static price.

The Neighbourhoods

Triomphe Estates (southeast): Premium builds, mix of two-storey and bungalow styles.

Elan (west): Beaumont's newest community. Modern architecture, natural surroundings, greenspace at Parc Reunis.

Citadel Ridge: Planned community with parks, pathway connections, and a mix of detached homes and townhouses.

Montalet: Recent development with contemporary builds along French-named streets.

Schools: French Immersion K-12

All public schools operate under Black Gold School Division with dual-track French Immersion and English programs:

• Ecole Beau Meadow School
• Ecole Bellevue School
• Ecole Champs Vallee School (K-9)
• Ecole Coloniale Estates School
• Ecole Dansereau Meadows School (K-9)
• Ecole J.E. Lapointe School (7-9)
• Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School (Gr. 10-12): 1,260 students, dual-track

A new K-12 French-language school (Ecole Quatre-Saisons) is under construction adjacent to Four Seasons Park, with 427-student capacity, under the Greater North Central Francophone Education Region.

Catholic schooling: Academie Saint-Andre Academy (K-4) and Ecole Mother d'Youville School (5-9).

Recreation

The Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (116,835 sq ft) includes an NHL-sized ice surface, indoor turf fieldhouse, two-lane jogging track, gymnasium, climbing wall, and aquatic facilities. Outdoors: disc golf, off-leash dog parks, skatepark, spray park, seasonal rinks, sports fields, and 28+ km of trails.

The Commute

27 minutes to downtown Edmonton. 4 km to the Nisku Industrial Park. 8 km to Edmonton International Airport (about 14 minutes by car). If you work at the airport, in Nisku, or anywhere in south Edmonton, Beaumont removes the commute most Edmontonians spend an hour on each day. Edmonton Transit commuter bus connects to Mill Woods Transit Centre.

Rates and Context

The Bank of Canada is holding its policy rate at 2.25% (unchanged since October 2025; next decision July 15, 2026). Greater Edmonton inventory sat 31.4% above year-ago levels in April 2026, which is the same buyer-friendly dynamic at work in Beaumont. More choice, more time, conditions back on the table. Run the numbers with our mortgage calculator to see what today's rates mean for a Beaumont purchase.

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The Bottom Line: Beaumont is purpose-built for families who want bilingual education, airport proximity, and a newer home. Current inventory is healthy, buyer conditions are being accepted, and the Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% on June 10, 2026, with the next decision July 15. The live market block above gives you today's actual numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaumont part of Edmonton? No. Beaumont is an independent city south of Edmonton in Leduc County, with its own municipal government and services.

Do all schools really offer French Immersion? Yes. Every Black Gold public school in Beaumont offers dual-track French Immersion starting in Kindergarten, continuing through Grade 12 at Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School.

How does the commute compare to other Edmonton suburbs? About 27 minutes to downtown Edmonton by car. Shorter than Spruce Grove (35 min) or Stony Plain (40 min). Longer than Sherwood Park (20 min) or St. Albert (25 min). Nisku Industrial Park is just 4 km away.

Why is Beaumont considered bilingual? Beaumont holds an official bilingual designation under Alberta law and is the province's largest bilingual municipality. City services, signage, and municipal communications are delivered in both English and French.

What does the Beaumont housing market look like right now? See the live snapshot at the top of this article. It pulls current MLS data and updates automatically, so it reflects today's active listings and recent sold prices, not a figure from three months ago.

Bilingual designation and population data: City of Beaumont (beaumont.ab.ca); 2024 Alberta Municipal Census. School data: Black Gold School Division. Greater Edmonton market data: CREA/RAE April 2026. MLS listing data live via Repliers.