Imagine waking up to serene waters and smooth, sandy beaches in the summer where all your favourite outdoor lake activities —- swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, boating and fishing —- are right on the other side of your door. In the winter Sylvan Lake residents enjoy all the classic winter activities lake living offers, from skating and cross-country skiing to skidooing and tobogganing.

A recreational and investment property real estate market, Sylvan Lake is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada and is experiencing unprecedented growth while still maintaining the friendly, small-town atmosphere residents love. The town of Sylvan Lake is a vibrant and lively community with a surprisingly young demographic: young, active families quickly fall in love with all that Sylvan Lake Real Estate has to offer. As the town grows an increasing number of "big city" amenities are appearing, making Sylvan Lake an even more attractive place to call home. Yet despite its growth, the community is committed to keeping Sylvan Lake a friendly, safe place to raise a family.

Quality of life is important to those who own Sylvan Lake Real Estate: from facilities like the Aquatic Centre, Youth Centre and Multi-Purpose Centre to its extensive system of natural park trails and walkways, the community of Sylvan Lake is passionate about preserving the natural beauty of their lake lifestyle. You will find no people more proud of their home and community than those in Sylvan Lake.

Amenities

As a premier tourist destination in Alberta Sylvan Lake has tons of amenities from neighbourhood shops and restaurants to big box shops. Located only 20 kilometres from Red Deer, and with easy access to Highway 2, Sylvan Lake balances the best of the small town atmosphere with advantages of steady growth and expansion.

Parks & Greenspaces

As a protected Provincial Park, the Sylvan Lake community works hard to ensure the natural areas of this unique landscape are allowed to flourish. From rolling foothills and vast lakes to spectacular prairie views, the Sylvan Lake area is rich in outdoor experiences. The great outdoors surround Sylvan Lake and permeate its culture, from blue sky and rolling hills to clear water and sandy beaches.

Notable parks in Sylvan Lake include:

• Centennial Park: Located on Lakeshore Drive directly across from the lake.
• Four Seasons Park: Regularly used to host ball tournaments, barbecues and family functions, this is a great picnic spot. Home to Sylvan Lake's youth and adult ball leagues.
• Pier at Sylvan Lake: Well known in Sylvan Lake for hosting Beach Volleyball Tournaments.

Camping is a favourite pastime for residents and tourists alike. Nearby campgrounds include Jarvis Bay Provincial Park, Lakeside Family RV Park, the Sylvan Lake RV Park, Sunny Siesta RV Park and Campground, and Lakewood RV Park and Campground.

Recreational Centres

• Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre: An indoor facility featuring a six lane, 25 metre main pool, children's pool, and a hot tub that seats 35.
• Medican Multi-Plex: Indoor skating arena open all year round.

Events

• Sylvan Lake Farmers Market: Runs every Friday evening from mid May to September in the Curling Club parking lot.
• Winterfest, the Family Day Winter Festival: Celebrate Family Day at Sylvan Lake with family-friendly winter activities from skating, sledding and the infamous Polar Dip.
• 1913 Days: A full weekend of events celebrating Sylvan Lake's birthday every year in June.
• Jazz at the Lake: An annual weekend-long jazz music festival held at the lake every August.
• Canada Day: If you've never seen Canada Day fireworks in Sylvan Lake then you're missing a great show. A day of family fun followed by a spectacular fireworks display over the lake.