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Devon

Devon is a river town of about 7,000 people on the North Saskatchewan River, about 26 km southwest of Edmonton. Imperial Oil built it in the late 1940s after the Leduc No. 1 oil strike.

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About Devon

The Leduc No. 1 well struck oil on February 13, 1947, and Imperial Oil built Devon to house its workers. It became a village on December 31, 1949 and a town on February 24, 1950.

The name comes from the Devonian rock formation the well tapped. Devon sits on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, served by Highways 19 and 60.

Once centred on oil, the local economy now includes tourism, manufacturing and research.

Where people live.

  • River town

    Voyageur Park and a riverfront trail loop sit right along the river.

  • Close to nature

    The University of Alberta Botanic Garden is just north of town, and there's a bird sanctuary nearby.

  • Small and steady

    Devon's population has stayed close to 6,500 to 7,000 for years (6,545 in the 2021 census).

Things to do.

  • Voyageur Park and riverfront trail

    River valley park with a trail loop built as part of the River Valley Alliance program.

  • University of Alberta Botanic Garden

    Just north of Devon.

  • Cycling

    Paved country roads and mountain bike trails. Devon hosted Canada's 2010 National Road Championships.

Getting around.

  • Highway 60 runs north to Highway 16 and west Edmonton, and Highway 19 runs east toward Highway 2, Nisku and Edmonton International Airport.
  • Most people drive.

Owning a home in Devon.

2026 property tax

9.44 per $1,000 of assessed value

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$4,718 a year, about $393 a month

Municipal 6.731 + school 2.5977 + seniors housing 0.1069. Town of Devon Bylaw 1030/2026. An estimate only: your bill uses your own assessment.

  • Garbage

    Garbage is picked up weekly all year; only what fits in the black cart with the lid closed. Take extra to the Devon Recycling Depot (small fee). Report issues in the Our Devon app.

    devon.ca ↗

  • Fire pits

    Backyard fire pits need no permit if they meet the Town's safety standards; other open burning needs a permit. Devon Fire Rescue 780-987-3718.

    devon.ca ↗

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Leduc County (acreages around Leduc, Beaumont and Devon): good to know

  • Snow

    Leduc County plows private driveways FREE up to three times a season once you sign a private driveway snowplow agreement (more visits are billed). Leave gates open; crews won't clear the windrow at your driveway end. Request at snow@leduc-county.com.

    leduc-county.com ↗

  • Garbage

    Eight free transfer stations (Looma, Mission Beach, New Sarepta, Rolly View, Sunnybrook, Thorsby, Warburg, Wizard Lake) with no limit or charge for household waste. You need a free access card. Door-to-door pickup only in Nisku, New Sarepta and a few subdivisions (Churchill Meadow, Irvine Creek, Diamond Estates, Lukas Estates, Royal Oaks).

    leduc-county.com ↗

  • Burning

    A free permit is needed for every open burn from March 1 to Oct 31 (online or from a local fire guardian). No open burning in hamlets or subdivisions. Fire pits and burn barrels need no permit.

    leduc-county.com ↗

Rules change. Check with your city, town or county before you count on any of this.

Schools in Devon.

  • Robina Baker Elementary SchoolBlack Gold School Division · Pre-K-4
  • Riverview Middle SchoolBlack Gold School Division
  • John Maland High SchoolBlack Gold School Division · 10-12
  • Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolEvergreen Catholic Schools

School list from Alberta Education's school capacity list (2023/24) and each board's 2026 school list. Grades are null where the board doesn't publish them in a form we could check; families should confirm designated schools with each board.

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What do homes cost in Devon?

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What are property taxes like in Devon?

The 2026 residential rate is about 9.44 per $1,000 of assessed value, including the provincial school tax. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $4,718 a year. Check your own assessment with the Town.

What school boards serve Devon?

Black Gold School Division (Robina Baker Elementary, Riverview Middle, John Maland High) and Evergreen Catholic Schools (Holy Spirit Catholic School).

How far is Devon from Edmonton?

About 26 km southwest of Edmonton.

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