BEST Lakes & Beaches Near Edmonton

Where are the best lakes & beaches near Edmonton?

Don’t look any further! We have something for you in every direction from the city. We are making it easy to pack a cooler and hit the road for a day of fun in the sun with the family. Nothing beats a day at the beach in the summer.

Unfortunately, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are common in our lakes during the summer, so always check the Alberta Health advisories before you go.

Best Lakes & Beaches Near Edmonton:

NORTH

Long Lake Provincial Park Beach

Long Lake Provincial Park (20 km south of Boyle on Hwy. 831 & 2 km northeast)

The trip from Edmonton takes about one and a half hours.

Price: Free

Features of the day-use beach include a playground, cooking shelters, restrooms and changing areas, a roped-off swimming area, and a concession stand. Additionally, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes can be rented.

SOUTH

Wizard Lake | Jubilee Park Day-Use Area

Where: Jubilee Park Campground (Hwy 39 W to Calmar, then Hwy 795 S for 19 km)
The distance from Edmonton is about forty-five minutes.
Cost: $8 per day for day parking
Features include a playground, a boat launch, a sandy beach, and fire pit-equipped picnic areas.

Where: Pigeon Lake Ma-Me-O Beach

The distance from Edmonton is about an hour.
Price: Free
Features: Take advantage of the beach and day-use area in the summer village of Ma-Me-O, which has white sand beaches, shallow water, and playgrounds and picnic areas close by.

Gull Lake | Aspen Beach/Eberling Beach

Location: Aspen Beach Provincial Park (17 km on Hwy west of Lacombe). 12) The distance from Edmonton is about 1.25 hours.
Price: Free
Features: Young families will love the sandy beach and warm, shallow water. A playground and a cash-only ice cream and snack concession are also close by.

Lake Sylvan

Where: Lake Sylvan
The trip from Edmonton takes about one and a half hours.
Price: Free
Features: Located in the town of Sylvan Lake, this beach is one of the most visited lake destinations in Alberta. It offers a great range of local dining and entertainment options, including an inflatable wibit obstacle course on the lake. Bring patience and anticipate having to walk a considerable distance from your parking spot because this location is busy.

WEST

Wabamun Lake Provincial Park | Wabamun Lake

Wabamun Lake Provincial Park is 3 km east and 1 km south of Wabamun off Hwy.

Distance: About an hour from Edmonton
Price: FREE
Wabamun Lake has a sandy beach, a boat launch, a big playground, bathrooms, and grassy areas for picnics. Because it is so close to the city, it is usually busy in the summer. You should plan to leave early to find a parking spot. Also, don’t miss the spray park at Wabamun Waterfront Park for another great way to cool off!

Alberta Beach | Lac Ste. Anne

Alberta Beach | Lac Ste. Anne

Where: Lac Ste. Anne
About an hour’s drive from Edmonton
Price: FREE
This place has warm, shallow water and a picnic area with sand and grass. You can walk to restaurants and other town amenities from Alberta Beach, where you will be staying.

EAST

Hastings Lake

Where: Lac Ste. Anne: About an hour’s drive from Edmonton
Price: FREE
This place has warm, shallow water and a picnic area with sand and grass. You can walk to restaurants and other town amenities from Alberta Beach, where you will be staying.