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
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Get on the water with the Launch at Sylvan Lake
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Sylvan Lake’s Theatre Scene is Thriving
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