Bon Accord | Visitor Information

Like many other communities in the province, the area now known as Bon Accord, was first settled in the late 1800s by British, Scottish and American settlers. In 1964, it was incorporated as a Village and by 1979 had achieved Town status.

Bon Accord is a rural community located in the centre of Sturgeon County, and is only minutes away from the capital of the province, Edmonton, Alberta. Our location allows residents to have the best of both worlds ... a rural environment with immediate access to all the amenities and services of a large urban centre.

Today Bon Accord is a thriving community, and is home to 1,534 people who enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living at its best.  Throughout the year, Bon Accord has many special events organized by local committees, organizations and volunteers. There are many opportunities for residents to make a major impact through community involvement - get involved!

Bon Accord offers a strong sense of community for both residents and businesses, and presents a number of advantages for current and potential businesses. With a young and highly educated labour force, access to urban amenities and transportation infrastructure, coupled with the Alberta Advantages for business, Bon Accord is an attractive place with opportunities for business expansion and new investment.

With a high quality of life, Bon Accord offers a number of recreational and cultural activities as well as myriad community services that provide support and opportunities for the enjoyment of all its residents.

 

We're here thanks to those that were before...

The United States of America, Great Britain, and Scotland settled here as early as 1892. Our Scottish ancestry is reflected in the name 'Bon Accord' which is the motto of the City of Aberdeen meaning 'Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.'

Bon Accord is rich inheritage, cultural,recreational and entertainment activities. Facilities include a community hall, drop-in centre for seniors, a library, a number of active and passive recreation parks, including a sports field and an arena with a developed mezzanine for community activities.

Bon Accord houses a fully equipped volunteer fire department, has an active Citizens on Patrol program, and is policed by the RCMP and Sturgeon County Bylaw Enforcement. Bon Accord has a Wetland Conservation Area supported by Ducks Unlimited with a bird watching area.

Bon Accord has two schools: Bon Accord Community School offers kindergarten to Grade 4; Lilian Schick School having Grades 5 to 9. All staff and students enjoy learning in modern, well equipped schools. Core curriculum and complementary courses are offered at the relevant levels. There are two high schools in Sturgeon that our Bon Accord students are bused to: Sturgeon Composite High School at Namao and Redwater School at Redwater. The high schools offer a full complement of programs that include advanced academic placement through to vocational courses. The achievement of our students has been outstanding as the students have consistently scored at/or above the provincial average.

Bon Accord has an active Community Services program. Out of School Care (before and after school), support groups, information and referral, youth development, Welcome Program, Victim Services, Life Skills, Moms & Tots, Individual & Family Education, Parent/Child Communication, Preschool, Meals on Wheels, and Family Violence Prevention are just a few of the programs provided in the community.