The hamlet of Saprae Creek is within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and located very close to the primary urban area of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Established in 1987, Saprae Creek is a popular residential acreage area completely surrounded by the beauty of Fort McMurray's natural forested landscape. Saprae Creek Real Estate is highly valued and new Saprae Creek developments are continuing to appear, with land parcels selling quickly.

According to the 2012 census, just over 900 residents call Saprae Creek home. There is a volunteer fire department, Block Parent program, and a Neighbourhood Watch program. Residents here look out for each other, and it is a very safe and family-friendly environment, especially for those who love the great outdoors that Fort McMurray has to offer.

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Approximately 10 minutes south from the Fort McMurray city centre, Saprae Creek is the third largest bedroom community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Saprae Creek real estate is primely located close to many recreational attractions and amenities, including the popular winter facility of Vista Ridge which offers tubing, snowboarding and skiing.

Saprae Creek has outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. Next to Vista Ridge, Saprae Creek boasts having one of the most extensive trail systems in the Fort McMurray region. Points West has trails for both motorized and non-motorized activities, making Saprae Creek real estate a haven for ATV enthusiasts, snowmobilers, cyclists, hikers, walkers and cross-country skiers.

The Saprae Creek Fire Hall and grounds are located between Freestone Way and Saprae Crescent. Along with the Olympic-sized outdoor rink with lights and a warm-up shack (known as the best outdoor rink in the entire region), there is a baseball diamond with bleachers, a beach volleyball court, basketball nets, playground, expansive lawn, and playing field. The facility has hosted a variety of events including the Mayor and Council Picnic, a Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque, Santa Skates, Summer Camps, and Canada Day Parades. Most areas of the facility are available for rent. The hall and grounds provide an ideal setting for birthday parties, meetings, courses and sports events.

One of the highlights of owning a Saprae Creek Acreage is how close you are to the amazing boreal forests around Fort McMurray. Along Highway 69, you will be presented with a glimpse of all the forest offers including jackpine stands, wetland marshes, matchstick spruce trees and top heavy aspens.

Our wildlife neighbours include a long list from little birds to a big white wolf. Bears, lynx, moose, wolves, foxes, coyotes, deer and fishers are just some of the wildlife you might see in the Saprae Creek area. Birds of all kinds make their homes along with ours in the forest: whiskey jacks, red polls, grouse, hummingbirds, owls, hawks and even a well known family of sandhill cranes.