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One of the fastest growing towns in Canada and a favourite destination
point in Alberta
Sylvan Lake is known as a
recreational community with a year round population over 10,000
and over a million visitors a year. The town has developed a year round
residential, commercial and light industrial base with outstanding
facilities and events.
 Population
11,115 (2008)
(municipal
census)
10,208 (2006)
eligible for city status
7,493 (2001)
5 year increase 36.1%
Average 540 new residents per year
Ave. Annual
Growth 2001-2006 - 7.2%
Ave. Annual Growth 1996-2001 - 7.5%
One of the fastest growing towns
in Canada
16 km west of Red Deer,
161 km north of Calgary, and
161 km
south of Edmonton
 Contact
Info:
4926 - 50 Ave.,
Sylvan
Lake, Alberta T4S 1A1
403-887-2141
email:
tsl@sylvanlake.ca
web:
www.town.sylvan-lake.ab.ca
Transportation
Highways 11, 11A, 20; CN Railway
Business, commercial and industrial areas
include Beju Light
Industrial Park, Hewlett
Park Commercial
Major attractions
include the Beach & Pier (Sylvan Lake
Provincial Park),
Wild Rapids Water Slide, Aquatic Park
Annual attractions include 1913 days
Education: Chinook's Edge
School Division
Healthcare:
David Thompson Health Region
 History:
Originally called Snake
Lake,
present name adopted 1903,
village 1913, town 1946
Governance:
Mayor
Susan Samson; CAO
Helen Dietz
Councillors
(elected 2007-2010): Joan Barnes, Richard Backs,
Ken MacVicar, Judy Payne, Frank Peck, Lynda Sills Fiedler
website:
http://www.sylvanlake.ca/
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SYLVAN LAKE
A Town for All Seasons
Population 11,115 (2008)
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