Time is affordable in Sylvan Lake
Explore how lakeside living is right for you.
Close to everything you need – and more.
Only 15 minutes from Red Deer and 90 minutes away from two international airports, more than five post-secondary institutions and the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.
The town of Sylvan Lake boasts 500 + businesses including 2 major grocery stores, Walmart Superstore, and Canadian Tire.
SPEND LESS TIME IN GRIDLOCK AND MORE TIME IN NATURE.
Enjoy the tranquility of Sylvan Lake, with expansive hiking trails surrounded by lush birch forests and some of Alberta's most pristine waters. A serene retreat, it offers an unrivalled opportunity for outdoor exploration and relaxation.
Homeownership is within reach.
From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Sylvan Lake delivers a gateway into the property market. The median list price for single-family homes sits 51% below the national average, offering a remarkably affordable entry point.
Make Sylvan Lake Your Home
Enjoy more time with family, with friends, in the mountains and on the water.QUICK FACTS
- Sylvan Lake surrounds a beautiful 18-kilometre spring-fed lake.
- Home to more than 16,000 people, Sylvan Lake is a small-town community with big city amenities and opportunities.
- Sylvan Lake has year-round activities. In the spring and summer, swim in and sail on the lake, enjoy family fun at the water park, have a BBQ on the beach, golf at the town’s country clubs.
- In the fall, enjoy delicious local eats and journey on nature walks and tranquil hikes.
- In the winter, go ice fishing or ice skating, refuel through Sylvan Lake’s coffee trail and peruse the festive markets in the winter.
- The median list price for a single-family home is $402,000.
Find your dream home
What To Expect From Light Up the Lake
Light Up the Lake is back from December 6th-8th!Light Up the Lake is a beloved annual event that brings the magic of the holiday season to Sylvan Lake. From Breakfast with Santa to a spectacular fireworks display over the lake, there’s s...
Get running in Sylvan Lake
Get Running at the LakeBest places to run in the Sylvan Lake areaThere is nothing quite like an early morning run along the shores of Sylvan Lake and if silence is golden than runners in Sylvan Lake are rich! Sylvan Lake is highly walkab...
New Sidewalk Mural in Sylvan Lake!
Check it out across from the NexSource CentreArtist: Clare ButterflyThere is a new sidewalk mural located in town on 49th Avenue just across from the NexSource Centre. The artist, Clare Butterfly, used traditional colours from the Medici...
Top 5 of Sylvan Lake’s Most Instagrammable Spots
Sylvan Lake's Top 5 Most Instagrammable SpotsPicturesque places for your photo opsPondering a trip to Alberta? Then you gotta make Sylvan Lake part of your itinerary! It’s one of the most instagrammable and photogenic spots in Central Al...
Explore Sylvan Lake’s Wild Side
Explore Sylvan's Wild SideNature tourism, an opportunity to explore Sylvan Lake's biodiversitySylvan Lake’s unique aspen parkland means that the region is home to a diverse array of wildlife. From songbirds to red foxes there’s so much t...
Business Spotlight: Snake Lake Brewing Co.
Work hard, Drink Easy at Snake Lake Brewing Co.Small town feels and big city brewsTucked in the heart of beautiful Sylvan Lake, you will find a unique industry brewing. Snake Lake Brewing is an award-winning staple of the local craft bee...