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Oldest Cities in Alberta

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

Oldest Cities — Alberta

4 Westlock 46.8
8 Innisfail 46.0
11 Didsbury 45.2
12 Parkland 45.2
13 Vegreville 45.2
14 High River 44.8
16 Drumheller 44.0
17 Olds 43.6
18 Beaver County 43.6
19 Brazeau County 43.6
20 Camrose 43.2
21 Stettler 43.2
22 Canmore 42.8
23 Athabasca 42.8
24 Strathcona 42.4
25 St. Albert 42.4
26 Medicine Hat 42.4
29 Wetaskiwin 42.4
30 Dunluce 41.8
31 Ogden 41.8
35 Rocky Ridge 41.8
36 Silver Berry 41.8
37 Wild Rose 41.8
38 Legacy 41.8
39 Summerside 41.8
40 Silverado 41.8
41 Scenic Acres 41.8
42 Harvest Hills 41.8
43 Walden 41.8
45 Ranchlands 41.8
46 Canyon Meadows 41.8
47 Brentwood 41.8
48 Queen Mary Park 41.8
49 Hamptons 41.8
50 Altadore 41.8
51 Grand Centre 41.8
52 Glenbrook 41.8
53 Forest Lawn 41.8
54 Cougar Ridge 41.8
55 Kincora 41.8
56 Haysboro 41.8
57 Boyle Street 41.8
58 Allard 41.8
59 Applewood Park 41.8
60 Erin Woods 41.8
62 Millrise 41.8
63 Kiniski Gardens 41.8
64 West Hillhurst 41.8
66 Braeside 41.8
67 Belvedere 41.8
68 Willow Park 41.8
69 La Perle 41.8
70 Bankview 41.8
71 Tuxedo Park 41.8
72 Empire Park 41.8
73 Brintnell 41.8
74 Hollick-Kenyon 41.8
75 Belmont 41.8
76 Richmond 41.8
77 Baturyn 41.8
78 Aldergrove 41.8
79 Ormsby Place 41.8
80 Valley Ridge 41.8
81 Hillhurst 41.8
82 Ellerslie 41.8
83 Bearspaw 41.8
85 Coral Springs 41.8
86 MacEwan 41.8
87 Oakridge 41.8
88 Evansdale 41.8
89 Kilkenny 41.8
90 Cumberland 41.8
91 Ambleside 41.8
93 Inglewood 41.8
94 Mount Pleasant 41.8
95 Somerset 41.8
96 Sherwood 41.8
97 Renfrew 41.8
98 Glamorgan 41.8
99 Castleridge 41.8
100 Midnapore 41.8

Cities with the oldest median ages in Alberta often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Crowsnest Pass has a median age of 52.8 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Crowsnest Pass's residents are over 52.8 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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