Canterbury Foundation

Canterbury Foundation Welcome to Canterbury Foundation, where community is at home and life is well lived.
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Canterbury Foundation is a private not-for-profit charitable organization in Edmonton that operates four seniors retirement home options on one site:

Canterbury Heights: a 50-suite supportive living complex. Canterbury Manor: a 127-suite independent living seniors’ apartment complex. Canterbury Court: a 145-bachelor and double suite supportive living facility. Canterbury Lane: a 20-bachelor suite

secure and supportive setting for seniors with cognitive impairment who require dementia care in Edmonton. The Canterbury Foundation is located in a quiet community surrounded by mature trees in the desirable Laurier Heights area of west Edmonton. The Foundation has provided quality seniors housing, supportive & healthcare services, recreational programming and community for more than 40 years. For more information please contact: Sacha Cooper, Business Development and Licensing Manager, sachac@canterburyfoundation.com

Each month, we proudly recognize three outstanding team members who go above and beyond in their roles — living, working...
04/21/2026

Each month, we proudly recognize three outstanding team members who go above and beyond in their roles — living, working, and leading with heart. These individuals embody the values of Canterbury Foundation through their dedication, positivity, and exceptional contributions to our community.

🌟 Please join us in congratulating our March Heart of Canterbury recipients! Thank you for the incredible impact you make each and every day. 💐

Only 2 days to go 🌷Experience Independent Living Without Compromise at our Spring Open House at Canterbury Manor on Apri...
04/16/2026

Only 2 days to go 🌷

Experience Independent Living Without Compromise at our Spring Open House at Canterbury Manor on April 18. Step inside our beautiful community, tour our suites and amenities, and connect with our welcoming team. Discover how we support an active, worry-free lifestyle while still providing the care and services you may need.

Whether you're exploring options for yourself or a loved one, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, meet residents, and truly get a feel for life at Canterbury. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Some people just have a way of making every day brighter ☀️You’ll always find him at the front, greeting everyone who wa...
04/14/2026

Some people just have a way of making every day brighter ☀️

You’ll always find him at the front, greeting everyone who walks through our doors with a smile, a song, and a heart full of joy. Whether he’s chatting with reception or singing “You Are My Sunshine,” he brings meaning to the moments we might otherwise miss.

Thank you for being a light in our community, Frank!

Independent Living Without Compromise 🌷Join us for our Spring Open House at Canterbury Manor on April 18. We can’t wait ...
04/07/2026

Independent Living Without Compromise 🌷

Join us for our Spring Open House at Canterbury Manor on April 18. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Happy Easter from all of us at Canterbury 🐣Wishing you a day filled with bright moments, a few sweet treats, and time we...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Canterbury 🐣

Wishing you a day filled with bright moments, a few sweet treats, and time well spent with the people who matter most. 💛

Attention Canterbury community!Our beloved therapy bunny Thelma has made a very bold move this morning… she’s escaped!La...
04/01/2026

Attention Canterbury community!
Our beloved therapy bunny Thelma has made a very bold move this morning… she’s escaped!

Last seen hopping confidently down the hallway, she may be attempting to:
🥕 Raid the kitchen for extra carrots
🌷 Start her own spring garden club
🛋️ Sneak into cozy laps for unauthorized cuddle time

If you spot a fluffy, fast-moving suspect with excellent ears and zero regard for the rules… please report immediately (or offer a gentle snuggle 🐇💛).

Let the great bunny hunt begin… 👀

…

APRIL FOOLS! 😄

It starts with care… and becomes so much more. 🤍In moments like these, you see it, the quiet trust, the steady support, ...
03/31/2026

It starts with care… and becomes so much more. 🤍

In moments like these, you see it, the quiet trust, the steady support, the unspoken bond. What begins as caregiving grows into something deeper. Laughter shared, stories exchanged, and hands held along the way… this is how we become family.

At Canterbury, it’s never just care, it’s connection. 💫

We are honoured to be one of the recipients of this generous gesture. Thank you to everyone involved for your kindness, ...
03/26/2026

We are honoured to be one of the recipients of this generous gesture. Thank you to everyone involved for your kindness, support, and commitment to making a difference in our community.

Each month, we proudly recognize three outstanding team members who go above and beyond in their roles — living, working...
03/24/2026

Each month, we proudly recognize three outstanding team members who go above and beyond in their roles — living, working, and leading with heart. These individuals embody the values of Canterbury Foundation through their dedication, positivity, and exceptional contributions to our community.

🌟 Please join us in congratulating our February Heart of Canterbury recipients! Thank you for the incredible impact you make each and every day. 💐

From behind the reception desk…She’s going to visit her mom today. She comes every Tuesday.“What time is supper?”“I’m so...
03/19/2026

From behind the reception desk…

She’s going to visit her mom today. She comes every Tuesday.

“What time is supper?”

“I’m sorry… I lose things a lot. They told me I have Alzheimer’s.”

“Am I okay?”

I greet a son who has come to visit.

“What time is supper?”

“Do I live here?”

“What time is it?”

“I just live down the block. I’ll walk home from here.”

“My kids need to get ready for school. I need to get home and help them.”

I help paramedics find the right suite.

I call a nurse to let them know a resident has returned from the hospital.

“What time is supper?”

I answer the phone that never seems to stop ringing.

I reassure a resident who is feeling lost.

“I want to go home.”

I give directions to the dining room.

I sit with someone who isn’t quite sure where they are today.

“My mom is coming to pick me up.”
I say, “Okay, we’ll wait for her.”

I accept a delivery for the kitchen.

I pause to listen to a story I’ve heard before… and will gladly hear again.

“What time is supper?”

From where I sit, I see it all.
The routines.
The questions.
The confusion.
The reunions.

The small moments that matter more than most people realize.

And every day, it reminds me that sometimes the most important thing I can do…is simply be here.

This is the heart of a senior living community. And it often begins at the front desk.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Wishing you a day filled with a little luck, a lot of laughter, and plenty of green! 💚✨

Keeping our hands and minds active is important at every stage of life. 🧩Our Life Enrichment team recently set up a Fine...
03/12/2026

Keeping our hands and minds active is important at every stage of life. 🧩

Our Life Enrichment team recently set up a Fine Motor Skills Table for residents to explore throughout the day. Activities like sorting, stacking, pinching, and manipulating small objects help support hand strength, coordination, and dexterity skills that play an important role in everyday tasks like buttoning clothing, writing, and using utensils.

In later years, exercises that support fine motor skills can also help stimulate the brain, encourage focus, and promote a sense of independence and confidence. Most importantly, they offer a simple and engaging way for residents to stay active while enjoying meaningful moments of connection and accomplishment.

It’s just one of the many ways our team supports wellness, engagement, and quality of life each day at Canterbury. 💙

Address

8403 142 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5R4L3

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17804835361

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