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Table of Contents
History 3
Activities 4
Outdoor Activities
Indoor Activities
Water Sports
Golf
Hunting
Fishing 4
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Accommodations 13
Camping 14
Dining 16
Pets 18
Arts and Culture 19
Lake & River Access 20
Local Wildlife 21
Map 23
Birding 24
The Beach 26
Trails 28
Shopping 30
Directory 31
© Slave Lake Region 2018
Fast Facts
POPULATION
The population of Slave Lake & Surrounding Area
10,000 (est.)
LOCATION
The Town of Slave Lake is located at the south
east corner of Lesser Slave Lake at the junction of
Highway 2 and Highway 88.
• 257 km northwest of Edmonton (2.75 hour drive)
• 317 km east of Grande Prairie (3.5 hour drive)
• 552 km northwest of Calgary (5.5 hour drive)
ELEVATION 590 meters
ECONOMY
Oil and Gas, Forestry, Government Services, Service
Industry and Tourism
CLIMATE
July average: high 23 C/ low 10 C
January average: high -7 C/ low -18 C
Annual average rainfall or snowfall:
412 mm or 16.2 inches