Sylvan Lake Community Reviews & Ratings

Sylvan Lake Local Info About Sylvan Lake, Alberta The lakeside town of Sylvan Lake is a popular tourist destination in Alberta, known throughout the province for its 15-kilometre-long freshwater lake, perfect for swimming, boating, and other water activities. While Sylvan Lake is a popular place to visit, the lake lifestyle has a year-round appeal to many people who have chosen to make the town their permanent home. There are over 16,000 people living in Sylvan Lake and over 6,000 homes in the Sylvan Lake real estate market. Located only a few minutes west of Red Deer on Highway 11, Sylvan Lake provides a pleasant, small-town atmosphere with convenient access to nearby amenities. Sylvan Lake is one of the fastest-growing communities in Alberta, and while residents are embracing success, they are also dedicated to preserving the small-town, friendly atmosphere that makes Sylvan Lake such an excellent place to live. The community is family-oriented, home to a large number of young, active families that appreciate everything the lake lifestyle has to offer all year round. As a result, Sylvan Lake has an excellent school system and an increasing number of local amenities, with more and more springing up every year. The lake is central to recreational life in Sylvan Lake. In the summer, residents and visitors enjoy sandy beaches and water activities including swimming, sailing, boating, fishing, waterskiing, and jet skiing, while during the winter the lake area is a popular place for skating and cross-country skiing. Surrounding the lake and the town of Sylvan Lake is the Provincial Parkland, and the community has paid special attention to ensure the landscape around them is protected. From rolling hills to vast prairie views, Sylvan Lake provides a varied outdoor environment unique to Central Alberta that can be enjoyed through an extensive system of natural park trails and lake waterways. Sylvan Lake is a particularly active community and provides plenty of outdoor and indoor amenities servicing the health and wellness industry, including spas and gyms. The Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre features a six-lane 25-metre pool, and the Medican Multiplex provides year-round skating facilities. The busy tourist season has created a diverse local café and restaurant scene, many of which are owned and operated by Sylvan Lake residents. Learn More About Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake Information Get more information about Sylvan Lake and what it's like to live, work, and play here. Learn more about our local government, emergency services, schools, local news media, and our history. Sylvan Lake Town Website Chamber of Commerce Local Farmers' Market Sylvan Lake News History of Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake Library Public School Board Sylvan Lake on Facebook Sylvan Lake Tourism Emergency Services Catholic School Board Sylvan Lake on Twitter Outdoor Parks & Facilities Sylvan Lake features some amazing protected parks and outdoor marina and recreation facilities. Sylvan Lake Provincial Park Sylvan Sailing Club Jarvis Bay Provincial Park Discovery Canyon Centennial Park Golf Sylvan Lake has some of Central Alberta's finest golf courses nearby, enjoyed by both residents and visitors. Sylvan Lake Country Club Lakewood Golf Resort Alberta Springs River Bend Golf Top of the Hill Meadowlands Golf Club Recreation There are some great indoor recreational facilities providing family fun in Sylvan Lake. Aquatic Centre Incline Indoor Skate Park Railside Bowling & Pool Landmark Cinemas Festivals & Events Every year, residents and visitors enjoy several popular festivals and big events thrown by the town. Winterfest Jazz at the Lake Festival 1913 Days Dragon Boat Festival Community Events Calendar