About Red Deer

Get to know Red Deer. Learn about our history as well as what it's like to live, work or visit the city of Red Deer.

Ortho 2013 view of Red Deer in Web Map

City Maps

View maps of Red Deer and access our interactive online mapping tool, Web Map.

Ghost Statue outside of City Hall

History

Did you know Red Deer, Alberta was incorporated as a city in 1913? Read more about Red Deer's history.

Single Family Home

Living in Red Deer

All the city amenities you need for your life in Red Deer: schools, libraries, hospitals, and health facilities.

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Tourism Red Deer

We invite you to discover and experience all the amenities and hospitality that our community has to offer.

Ross and Gaetz signs Downtown tile

Downtown Red Deer

Greater Downtown is made up of four neighbourhoods: Historic Downtown, Capstone, Railyards and Parkvale. Learn more about what this area has to offer.

Water Tower

We are Red Deer

It's said that people make a place, a community, a home. We are Red Deer is where you can read and share stories that make Red Deer who we are.

News & Notices

Development Permit Approved for Emer ...

April 14, 2026

Red Deer City Council has approved a temporary Development Permit allowing the emergency shelter at 5239 – 53 Avenue (Cannery Row) to continue operating.