# Timberlea Maps Four Schools and One Grocery Store Amidst 26 Park Locations

Timberlea features four named schools and one grocery store. The area includes 26 mapped park locations.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Sales Volume: 26 count. Property type: All. Scope: Fort McMurray, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-05. [Source](https://albertarealtor.ca/hubfs/Fort%20McMurray%20-%200116%20-%20Public-Oct-05-2026-04-56-29-3812-PM.pdf?hsLang=en)
- Months of Inventory: 3.1 months. Property type: All. Scope: Fort McMurray, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-05. [Source](https://albertarealtor.ca/hubfs/Fort%20McMurray%20-%200116%20-%20Public-Oct-05-2026-04-56-29-3812-PM.pdf?hsLang=en)
- Average Sale Price: 399590 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Fort McMurray, AB. Reporting date: 2026-09-14. [Source](https://wowa.ca/alberta-housing-market)

## Market summary

Timberlea features four named schools and one grocery store. The area includes 26 mapped park locations.

## Central finding

Timberlea's mapped amenities include four named schools and one independent grocer within the neighbourhood boundary. Sources:
[Holy Trinity Catholic High School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1422352061)

## Educational Infrastructure

Four schools are mapped within Timberlea, including Holy Trinity Catholic High School and École McTavish Public High School. These institutions provide secondary education options for residents in the neighbourhood. The presence of both public and Catholic systems offers diverse educational pathways for families considering relocation to this area.

Primary education is supported by Christina Gordon Public School and St. Martha School. This combination of primary and secondary institutions suggests a complete local schooling structure. Residents may find convenience in having multiple school levels accessible within the same neighbourhood boundaries without requiring significant travel. Sources:
[Holy Trinity Catholic High School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1422352061)

## Recreation and Daily Needs

Twenty-six park locations are mapped throughout Timberlea, though most appear as generic entries in the dataset. One grocery point, Michelle's: Your Independent Grocer, serves daily shopping needs for residents. The high count of park points indicates substantial green space availability within the neighbourhood limits for outdoor activities and community gathering.

Two additional recreation points are identified in the mapping data. While specific program details are not provided for these locations, their presence complements the park network. The single grocery store represents the primary mapped retail option for food purchases within the immediate Timberlea boundary according to current records. Sources:
[Holy Trinity Catholic High School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1422352061)

## The strongest counter-case

The 26 park points lack specific names in the source data, limiting detailed characterization of recreation infrastructure. Sources:
[Holy Trinity Catholic High School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1422352061)

## City market context

From the Fort McMurray market article, 21 September 2026:

Fort McMurray's housing market entered late 2026 with a marked reduction in available homes, as active listings dropped by nearly one-third compared to the previous year. This supply contraction supports price stability but leaves buyers facing a competitive environment with limited choices. Fort McMurray's residential market in August 2026 shows a significant contraction in available housing stock, with active listings falling from 421 to 278 year-over-year and new listings declining 14.29%. This supply-side tightening coexists with a median sold price of $388,000 and an average of 55 days on market, creating a seller's market dynamic where limited inventory meets steady demand.

## Sources

- [Holy Trinity Catholic High School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1422352061): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.