Sylvan Lake (Alberta) Lake
Recreational lake and town in central Alberta
A recreational lake near Red Deer offering beaches, boating and year-round activities: summer swimming and camping, winter skating and nearby provincial-park trails.
Sylvan Lake (Alberta) at a Glance#
Address: Sylvan Lake, Alberta - adjacent to the town of Sylvan Lake, AB T4S
Website: https://www.sylvanlake.ca/
Hours: Daily access; park facilities seasonal
How to Get to Sylvan Lake (Alberta)#
Sylvan Lake is about 25-30 minutes west of Red Deer by the QEII/Highway 2 and Highway 11. The town is accessed via Highway 11A. Calgary is roughly a 1.5-2 hour drive to the south; Edmonton about two hours to the north.
Tips for Visiting Sylvan Lake (Alberta)#
- Early morning is the best time to see reflections on the lake and avoid weekend crowds.
- Park fees apply in peak season-check municipal website for day rates.
- Walk the lakeside promenade and don't miss the sculpted beach and the Crescent Park area.
Best Time to Visit Sylvan Lake (Alberta)#
Summer for water activities and festivals; late spring and early autumn for quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Sylvan Lake (Alberta)#
Sylvan Lake (Alberta)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -18° - -7° | -19° | 20 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -15° - -4° | -15° | 14 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -10° - 1° | -9° | 18 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -3° - 9° | -1° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 15° | 6° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 71 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 16° | 11° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 12° | 3° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -8° - 2° | -7° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -15° - -4° | -15° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |