TOWN OF LEGAL

OUR COMMUNITY OUR PASSION

First and foremost, Legal is famous for being a friendly welcoming community. With a
population of 1,232 Legal is located 20 minutes north of St. Albert on Highway 2. Legal is
committed to preserving its French culture which dates back to 1894, when the first settlers
from France and then Quebec came to the area. Legal prides itself on being a safe, active, and
bilingual community.

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French Mural Capital of Canada

The Town of Legal is known as the French Mural Capital of Canada. On November 21, 2011, the Town of Legal was also recognized as the French Mural Capital of the World per capita. There are over 35 murals proudly displayed around Legal, welcoming visitors to this bilingual community.

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legal Town Office

Address: 5021 50 Street, Legal, AB

Phone: 780-961-3773

Attractions & Events

Admire over 35 Legal murals which are painted on the walls of buildings on almost every corner
in town. The murals portray the history, events and challenges of the francophone families, the
organizations, and the religious communities. Legal is the “French Mural Capital of Canada”,
and in fact it has the highest concentration of murals per capita in the world. The first mural
was painted in 1998. There is a printable map of the murals on www.legal.ca, or download the
Balado Discovery app and explore the murals on a self-guided tour, so bring your friends and
family, you will not be disappointed. Remember to tag Town of Legal in your photos when you
share your experience in the French Mural Capital of Canada. Legal residents are passionate
about their community. If you love Legal as much as they do, venture over to Pepins Point to
find your new home. Experience the French culture firsthand at the Fête au Village, and enjoy
the many other events, tournaments and ceremonies held during the year for residents and
visitors alike.

Outdoors

Smell the flowers while you browse the shops on Main Street, enjoy the local cuisine, or take in
the wonders of the mural walk. You can breathe the fresh air when you visit Citadel Park, a 12-
acre indoor/outdoor recreation area, complete with an arena, curling complex, ball diamonds,
soccer fields, skateboard park, and barrier free walking trails. Stop by for a picnic or bring your
RV for an overnight stay at Centennial Park. Drop a fishing line in the stocked trout pond while
the children climb on the nearby play structures or watch the sunset while you enjoy the
company of your friends and family around a campfire. Legal is here for you to explore!