Whether you drift in for a day or settle in for a decade, the lake invites you to experience it in a whole new season!
Winter transforms the shoreline into a frosted escape, where cozy eats, seasonal events, and familiar favourites shimmer in an entirely new way.

Winter Magic Lives in Sylvan Lake
Mermaids might be legends, but the magic of Sylvan Lake is delightfully real.
Wander, explore, and stay the night to see how winter truly comes alive here!
Explore Winter Itineraries, Activities and Events
Dive Into the Mermaid Legacy
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More Than a Myth: Sylvan Lake’s Mermaid Legacy
A Story Shaped by the Shore If you’ve ever wandered through downtown Sylvan Lake and stopped at the mermaid and baby fountain on 50th Avenue, you’re not alone. It’s eye-catching, a little unexpected, and guaranteed...

Sylvan Lake’s Indoor Activities
With 2,125 hours of sunshine a year, Sylvan Lake is known for its blue skies, but sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate! When the day calls for controlled climate fun, skip the Google search. Here are...

A Solo Adventurer’s Winter Weekend
For the Lakeborn: A Winter Weekend Gone Rugged For the solo traveller who loves to move, explore, and chase winter energy, Sylvan Lake is the perfect cold-weather basecamp. With frozen lake rinks, miles of snowshoe...
