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Town in Canada
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Sylvan Lake is a town of about 14,800 people (2016) in the Central Corridor region of Alberta. The lake is a popular destination for tourists from around Alberta, with over 1.5 million visitors each year. Popular tourist activities include sunbathing, swimming, water-skiing, and camping.
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In the heart of Sylvan Lake along Lakeshore Drive, a 5-acre day-use area along the waterfront. With direct access to the beach and lake, it’s the perfect spot for a picnic, watching the sailboats on the lake, building sandcastles, taking a leisurely stroll, and enjoying the sunset from one of the many Adirondack chairs that line the park.
Sylvan Lake Lighthouse
Modelled after Nova Scotia’s famous Peggy’s Cove lighthouse.
formerly Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
Alberta’s first floating water park.
Boating facilities, and the Sylvan Lake lighthouse.
Italian-Korean fusion. Korean barbecue, pasta, risotta, pizza, fried chicken, burgers, gyoza.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices available.
Diner at the Days Inn.
Microbrewery with tasting room and patio overlooking Sylvan Lake. Menu: locally inspired gourmet grilled cheese, tapas, small bites and desserts.
Chateau Inn Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake can be best accessed by car by taking Highway 11 or Highway 11A west from Red Deer, where one can travel Highway 2 (Queen Elizabeth II Highway) to either Calgary or Edmonton.
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