Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Sylvan Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sylvan Lake

With a population of 10,518, Sylvan Lake is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sylvan Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sylvan Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sylvan Lake

Plane

When flying to Sylvan Lake, you’ll arrive at Red Deer (YQF), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sylvan Lake from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Sylvan Lake is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 88 miles from Sylvan Lake. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

When flying to Sylvan Lake, you’ll arrive at Red Deer (YQF), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sylvan Lake from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Sylvan Lake is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 88 miles from Sylvan Lake. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Sylvan Lake

YYCCalgary
YQFRed Deer

Airlines serving Sylvan Lake

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sylvan Lake

Most booked hotels in Sylvan Lake

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Best Western Plus Chateau Inn Sylvan Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 476 reviews)
$93+
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Prairie Moon Inn Sylvan Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 114 reviews)
$101+
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Raccoon Lodge Motel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 124 reviews)
$92+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sylvan Lake
3 stars
Good (7.3, 274 reviews)
$55+
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Edgewater Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 266 reviews)
$71+
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Beach Front Resort
2 stars
Good (6, 68 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Sylvan Lake

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Sylvan Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Sylvan Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.