Start by checking in to an Airbnb or vacation rental, like The Sandy Shores Cottage. Complete with a fireplace for those cozy mornings or girls’ night in, and all the amenities a mermaid needs to get ready for a night on the town. Everything in Sylvan Lake is close, but staying steps from the frozen shoreline and Lakeshore Drive adds that small-town charm you’re swimming after.

Keep the first night easy, think festive drinks by the fireplace and a catered charcuterie board from Lakeshore Café as everyone dusts the snow off their fins. If you’re ready to explore, bundle up for a stroll downtown! Stop at Sweet Home on the Lake for boutique shopping, matching accessories, and locally made goodies! Grab a seasonal drink like their Christmas Grinch Matcha before walking the Winter Village! Under 300,000 sparkling lights, the pier becomes a fairytale. At 7:00pm, don’t miss the magical light show set to your favourite Christmas tunes, the perfect Instagram moment. End the night back at your rental with a movie marathon, yap session, and a good night's sleep!

Start the morning with a Saturday Sweat session at Trybe Fitness Bar or a slower Vinyasa Flow to stretch out your tail fins! Follow it with modern brunch classics at Sun of a Beach, or try something bougie like Crème Brulé French Toast!

The afternoon is all about pampering! At Sylvan Steam and Spa, private steam rooms, expert massages, facials, and more will have your floating out the door. Grab coffee and treats from White Frog Café on the way back to your mermaid cove cottage to keep the treat-yourself energy going.

Now is the time to get dressed in your best winter siren outfit for a night out with the girls!  Check out Peppertree and Company, Cobb’s Clothing or Once Again Consignment Boutique for unique and stylish last minute outfit touches.

Start your evening at The Lighthouse Community Eatery for handmade pastas, delicious seafood, and impressive cocktails in an intimate setting. A slice of carrot cake for dessert is highly recommended! Keep the Siren Energy strong and head to Bukwildz for cocktails, karaoke, or live music. Move between bars like Chief's Pub & Brewery, 2nd Wind Brewery, and The Driftwood to keep the night rolling right by the water!

Ease into the morning at Lodge 43, where the brunch is hearty, and coffee flows. Share your favourite moments, send photos to the group chat, and soak up the company served with small-town charm. Before you hit the road, take a final stroll by the water, snap your last group pictures, and swing by a few local shops like The B Nest or Party Chef Market & Kitchen for souvenirs. As everyone swims their own way home, you’ll be ready to plan next year’s mermaid reunion, a new tradition as steady as the tides!

Sylvan Lake’s marine culture isn’t just waves and sunshine, it’s a year-round identity. The mermaid icon reflects exploration, relaxation, and a feminine and whimsical twist on lakeside living. The perfect inspo for a winter girls’ trip, fins or no fins.