When: June of each year (keep checking back for our 2012 dates!)
Where: Railway Park Promenade (48th Street and 49th Avenue)

Have you ever wondered how you could make more sustainable choices in your daily activities or how environmentally friendly practices could save you money on your utility bills? If so, then you won’t want to miss the Sylvan Lake Enviro Expo. The Enviro Expo is a spring event designed to promote resource sustainability and encourage environmental stewardship. It is a great opportunity for families and school groups to learn about local ecological concerns and realistic solutions that can be implemented at the community level. The event will feature many activities including presentations, face painting, interactive booths and the oh-so-popular Joey’s Restaurants Fish Fry! So come down to Railway Park Promenade, grab a plate of fish and fries and learn about today’s environmental issues.

When: June of each year (keep checking back for our 2012 dates!)
Where: All around Town

1913 Days is an annual celebration of Sylvan Lake’s birthday. On December 30, 1912, Sylvan Lake was recognized as a municipality by the Province of Alberta. Becoming a municipality meant that Sylvan Lake could elect its own Mayor and Council and on January 29, 1913, Sylvan Lake held its first official village Council meeting. 1913 Days is a chance for Sylvan Lake residents to celebrate the Town’s rich history and enjoy a weekend of fun for the whole family. Grab a hot dog and ice cream as you cheer on the parade or tune-in to an old-fashioned drive-in movie. There are so many ways to enjoy 1913 Days!

When: March of each year (keep checking back for our 2012 dates!)
Where: On the lake! (Entrance at 50th Street and Lakeshore Drive)

Looking for some outdoor hockey fun? The Sylvan Lake Pond Hockey Tournament is a chance for families and friends to bundle up and experience hockey the way it was meant to be played with no boards, no refs and no goalies. Checkout the Sylvan Lake Pond Hockey website for more details: www.sylvanlakepondhockey.ca

When: August 12-14, 2011
Where: Railway Park Promenade (48th Street and 49th Avenue)

Shake the Lake is a three day summer action sports and music festival held at Railway Park Promenade in Sylvan Lake. Year after Year spectators flock from across Western Canada to be a part of the event. With talented musical acts on stage throughout the weekend, a full day dedicated to skateboarding and yet another to BMX competitions, a full feature family area with inflatable bouncers, face painting, games and more, Shake the Lake is widely known as the summer event ‘not to miss’. To learn more, join their fan page at www.facebook.com/shakethelake

Photo by Randy Fiedler

When: August 18-21, 2011
Where: Events will take place at various venues around Sylvan Lake

Jazz at the Lake is a four day, multi-venue jazz music festival held in the Town of Sylvan Lake. There will be something for everyone at the Jazz Festival which hosts everything from outdoor concerts to workshops to high-class performances at the Stevenson Performing Arts Centre. People travel from miles around to take advantage of a weekend of cool tunes, new friendships and a whole lot of fun! For more information and a line-up of the weekend’s events, please visit www.jazzatthelake.com.

When: February of each year (keep checking back for our 2012 dates!)
Where: Sylvan Lake Pier and lakeshore (50th Street and Lakeshore Drive)

Winterfest is a celebration of snow and ice and everything that makes us Canadian. Come down to the frozen lake and take part in human curling, skating, sleigh rides, snow painting, and more! Warm your fingers and toes in the warm-up tent while sipping on a steaming hot chocolate.

The highlight of the event each year is the Polar Bear Dip, where brave individuals jump into a freezing cold lake for a charity of their choice. Come take a gander at the silly costumes and funny expressions of the Sylvan Lake polar bear dippers. It’s an event that will make you appreciate the warm winter woolies your mom made you wear!