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Consider yourself invited to make Sylvan Lake your home. We have several local organizations that can help you get settled:

The Community Resource Directory is the best resource for accessing schools, health services, places of worship, and support services. 

Seasonal temperatures

  • Winter: -15.5 C
  • Spring: 3.1 C
  • Summer: 22.9 C
  • Fall: 4.6 C

Average hours of sunshine

2,125 hours

Sylvan Lake Information and Referral Services

The Town's Wellness and Community Connections (WCC) Department offers information and referral services to help connect you with housing, employment, volunteer, and support services.

Contact 403 887 1137, or visit our WCC webpage.

Healthcare

Sylvan Lake is serviced by Alberta Health Services- Central Zone.

Red Deer Regional Hospital provides emergency medical service to our area.

To locate hospitals, facilities, programs, and services, visit the Alberta Health Services- Central Alberta webpage.

For healthcare information on moving to or within Alberta please visit the Government of Alberta's new residence webpage.

Schools

Two key school divisions provide grade school options in Sylvan Lake:

The Sylvan Lake Community Resource Directory connects Sylvan Lakers to all regional educational agencies and services available, including:

  • Adult learning
  • Christian learning
  • Early learning
  • Post-secondary education

Transportation

The Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) serves Central Alberta commuters with scheduled service; however, both the Edmonton and Calgary International Airports are within a 1.5 hour's drive.

Sylvan Lake is well connected both east-west, and north-south through highways 11, 11A, and 20.

Local service providers

For local taxi services, banks, insurance providers, movers, car dealerships, and more, please visit: