Slave Lake Travel Guide

Welcome to Slave Lake, Alberta

Outdoor adventure awaits at Slave Lake, located two-and-a-half hours north of Edmonton in Big Lake Country. Find one of Alberta's largest recreational lakes, Lesser Slave Lake and white sandy beaches at Devonshire Beach, situated within the Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. Visitors are drawn to the beach every year to watch the Alberta Open Sand Sculpture Championship and partake in summer fun such as swimming and a variety of water-sports. Other summer attractions include festivals—namely Riverboat Daze and the Songbird Festival—and golf at the Gilwood Golf and Country Club, located within the provincial park. Or, for those interested in nature, visit the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory and see rare bird species. Several routes including the Frontier Trail, now part of the Trans-Canada Trail, provide hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities through boreal forest and along lakes. Slave Lake offers a variety of accommodations including hotels and campgrounds, as well as shops and restaurants to enjoy during a family vacation.

Upcoming Events in Slave Lake

Looking for something to do in Slave Lake, Alberta? Check out these featured events. If you know of an event that is not listed in our Slave Lake event guide, please feel free to add an event listing [it's FREE].

• 13th Annual Songbird Festival
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• Riverboat Daze
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• Alberta Open Sand Sculpture Championship
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