Enjoy unforgettable days on the lake this summer!
Sylvan Lake is a quintessential spot for sunshine and good times on and off the water. The freshwater lake is large and deep and perfect for stand up paddleboards, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, power boats, tours and more. There’s water recreation of every kind to enjoy! Welcome to Lake Life!
HOT SUMMER DAYS + REFRESHING WATER = ENDLESS FUN
Sylvan Lake’s public beach is hard to miss, stretching down Lakeshore Drive from 52 Street to 34 Street. On the west half of the beach, you will find paved trails, sidewalks, and the iconic boardwalk. With sandy areas and shallow waters for wading, it's perfect for families. Water depth at the public beach is about 2-3 feet in depth, increasing to about 8 feet near the swim line.
Water levels for this natural water body fluctuate year to year. Lifeguards are not on duty so swim and splash at your own risk.
Families and beginners will enjoy knee-boarding and tubing while more advanced watersport enthusiast can jump into waterskiing, wakeboarding, and even wake surfing. Or zoom across the lake via jet-ski.
The inland version of regular surfing, wake surfing is more popular than ever. Boats weighed down with onboard ballast system produce surfable waves behind the boat. Surfing isn’t just for coastal beaches - you can surf at the lake too!
If you are looking for a calmer experience, pontoon boats, sail boats, and houseboats can be seen slipping through the waterways. Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are great ways to see the shoreline and
Sylvan Lake’s Aqua Splash is one of the most unique on-water experiences in Central Alberta. The inflatable floating waterpark is the perfect spot to bounce and splash your way to an afternoon of fun.
Alberta’s first-ever inflatable water park features about 130 exciting elements including a climbing tower, monkey swing bars, a 15-foot tower, wiggle bridge, swings, a trampoline, huge launch bag and more. It’s a gigantic floating fortress big enough for the whole family to enjoy.