The Village of Thorsby, with a population of 988, is located 30 minutes west of Leduc and 45 minutes southwest of Edmonton.

Thorsby boasts of three new projects, construction of a new water treatment plant, a new elementary school and the redevelopment of the Recreation Complex.

As the Village continues to grow, the peaceful, secure and friendly atmosphere of a small rural community remains. Thorsby offers an enviable quality of life for people of all ages. The residential lots are larger than average in size, allowing residents to build a home, garage, plant a garden, while still having a yard for children to play in.

Located close to Pigeon Lake and Wizard Lake the summer recreation possibilities are endless. The Lion’s Campground located within the Village is used frequently and remains a peaceful, clean and family friendly place for camping or day use. For indoor activities, the Recreation Complex is a great place for anyone of any age to spend time; hosting a public library, skating rink, weight room, bowling alleys, and racket ball courts. The Recreation Complex is currently under redevelopment with additional change rooms, a basketball court, a larger weight room and a dance/yoga studio being constructed.    

Thorsby has a large number of Community Organizations which proudly portray the avid involvement of Thorsby and area residents. Thorsby is proud to have very active 4-H, Scouts, Hockey, Soccer, Communities in Bloom and Chamber of Commerce groups. There are activities available for all ages.

Families with school aged children boast about the quality of the schools in Thorsby. The two schools in Thorsby provide education from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. Currently the construction of the new Elementary school is one of the exciting new projects underway in the Village.

The seniors in the community remain very active. The Village of Thorsby has a Senior Citizens Club that provides countless outings, activities, and social events that keeps the members busy throughout the year. The Village also has a Senior Citizen Lodge that homes many of the pioneers that put Thorsby on the map.

Thorsby is located in the heart of an active agricultural area with much of the surrounding land used for crop and livestock production. The oil, natural gas and coal industry are also a major role player in providing residents with employment. Within the Village itself, the business sector is continually growing, especially new industrial park lots up for sale. Many of the residents have the luxury of being employed by many of the local businesses, allowing people to spend more time with family than commuting.

Come experience why Thorsby is “The Best of Both Worlds”