Pembina Country · North of Edmonton
Westlock Real Estate
Westlock sits in the Pembina River country about 80 km north of Edmonton, the county seat of Westlock County and the primary service hub for a wide stretch of north-central Alberta agriculture. The town has a complete service infrastructure — hospital, schools, recreation facilities — and a well-maintained downtown that serves the surrounding grain and mixed farming region with genuine pride in its role as a community anchor.
Living in Westlock
The Pembina River valley south of Westlock offers fishing, camping, and the kind of natural beauty that the open parkland prairie transitions into as you move north toward the boreal. Westlock has attracted a steady stream of Edmonton commuters and retirees who discover that 80 km north on Highway 2 buys a great deal more home and land for the money.
Town Homes
Westlock has comfortable homes on generous lots — practical, well-maintained residential streets serving agricultural and service families.
From $215K
Character Properties
Established neighbourhoods have mature trees and solid homes that reflect generations of agricultural prosperity in Westlock County.
From $275K
Westlock County Acreages
Pembina River valley and upland acreages in productive grain and mixed farming country north of Edmonton.
From $420K
What drives the Westlock economy?
Westlock Real Estate — FAQ
How far is Westlock from Edmonton?
About 80 km north — roughly 55 minutes on Highway 2. Westlock is genuinely commutable to Edmonton, and many residents make the drive periodically for specialist services or shopping, handling daily needs locally.
What is the Pembina River like near Westlock?
The Pembina River valley south of Westlock offers fishing for northern pike and walleye, camping in the Pembina River Provincial Park, and wildlife viewing in the mixed boreal-parkland transition habitat. It is a genuine natural asset for the community.
What healthcare does Westlock have?
The Westlock Healthcare Centre is a full-service acute care facility serving Westlock County and the surrounding region. Specialist services are accessible in Edmonton within the hour.
Is Westlock a good place to raise a family?
Yes — solid schools, a complete recreation infrastructure including arena and pool, a hospital, and a cost of living that allows families to own homes and save money simultaneously. The rural agricultural setting and proximity to Edmonton give families the best of both environments.
Is there land transfer tax in Alberta?
Alberta has no provincial land transfer tax. Buyers pay only the Land Title Transfer fee — approximately $50 base plus $1 per $5,000 of property value. On a $275K home that amounts to roughly $105 in title transfer fees.
