Outdoor & Adventure
Adventure is never far away in Sylvan Lake, whether you're chasing the adrenaline or enjoying the fresh air. With scenic trails, year-round recreation areas, and wide open green spaces, it’s easy to get outside and explore.
Trails
Sylvan Lake is easy to explore on foot, bike, and even snowshoes! With flat, accessible trails that connect neighbourhoods, parks, and natural spaces. Whether you’re strolling the lakefront or wandering wooded paths, there’s always something beautiful to see, and plenty of spots to pause and enjoy the view!
Trails Map
Fishing
Sylvan Lake is a year-round fishing spot, offering calm summer days on the water and cozy winter moments on the ice. Cast for perch, pike, or walleye from a boat or the shoreline in warmer months, then return in winter to drill a hole, set up a shelter, and enjoy classic Alberta ice fishing. Whether you're here for open water or frozen lakescapes, Sylvan Lake delivers a simple, memorable fishing experience in every season.
Marine Based Businesses
Fishing Regulations & Licenses
Golf
Tee off in Sylvan Lake’s stunning landscapes, where rolling fairways, mature trees, and wide-open greens create the perfect mix of challenge and relaxation. With multiple courses tucked around town, each offering beautiful views, fresh air, and places to unwind after your round. It’s easy to plan a day on the links. Grab your clubs and enjoy a lakeside golfing escape that suits every skill level!
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Action Sports Park
Sylvan Lake’s Action Sports Park is a go-to spot for skateboards, scooters, and BMX riders of all levels. With ramps, rails, and open lines in Four Seasons Park, it’s a favourite place for anyone looking to roll into some fun. Nearby green space and washrooms make it easy to stay and play!
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Aurora Quest Outdoor Sports Gear
When the great outdoors calls, Aurora Quest answers with gear designed for explorers who crave performance and durability. From rugged backpacks and weatherproof apparel to precision-crafted equipment for hiking, camping, and water sports, Aurora Quest combines cutting-edge technology with a ..
Adventure Ice Fishing
Half-day and Full-day Fishing Charters and Recreational Chartered Cruises at Sylvan Lake on our NEW 20′ Pontoon Boat! Our Captain, who has years of experience on the water operating boats and finding fish for people, welcomes you aboard! Our boat ..
Icewater Adventures
Icewater Adventures invites you to experience Sylvan Lake like never before! Whether you’re craving the thrill of a guided fishing charter, the serenity of a sunset pleasure cruise, or the magic of watching fireworks from the water, Icewater Adventures delivers ..
Sylvan Lake Sailing Club
The Sylvan Lake Sailing Club’s current focus is to help members enjoy the sport of sailing through racing. Sail Races provide a wonderful opportunity to learn how to sail well at all points of wind. To do this, SLSC offers ..
Wood Shed Axe Throwing
Feel the unique rush of axe throwing as you connect with this raw, yet sophisticated sport. A new way to look at a night on the town – aim for their traditional lumberjack end grain targets, Canada’s first digital lanes ..
Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club
Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club is more than a golf course—it’s a complete destination for recreation and relaxation. Set against the backdrop of Alberta’s stunning lake country, the 18-hole championship course offers lush fairways, pristine greens, and a layout ..
Meadowlands Golf Club
An 18-hole golf course situated between Calgary and Edmonton that also offers a seasonal RV park offering daily camping and stay and play packages. Visit Meadowlands for your next outing to the links, golf lessons, tournament facility, restaurant, and camping! ..
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash
Make a splash at the Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash! The ultimate on-water aquatic playground sports park, perfect for an hour or two or a whole day of fun at the lake. Featuring monkey bars, trampoline, 15 ft tower, wiggle bridge, ..
Lakeside Go-Karts and Mini Golf
Lakeside Gokarts and minigolf is a must-visit spot on your visit to Sylvan Lake! Go-karts, bumper cars, and 18-hole mini-golf are sure to deliver fun for the whole family. ..
Sylvan Lake Sailing Excursions
Sylvan Lake Sailing Excursions is here to provide an inspiring environment for you to experience and check off your bucket list of adventures! A daily sailing excursion, provided by an experienced sailing guide. Someone to manage the sailboat preparation before, ..
Sun Sport Recreation
Sun Sport offers a wide selection of rentals on Sylvan Lake for both summer and winter seasons. Check out snowshoes, ice fishing shacks, boats, sea-doos, and paddle equipment. ..
Sylvan Lake Gulls
Sylvan Lake is home to Gulls Stadium, a state-of-the-art baseball facility and proud home of the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Sylvan Lake Gulls. Just minutes from the beach, the stadium seats 1,200+ fans and welcomed nearly 50,000 spectators in 2022. ..
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