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Living in Slave Lake

Slave Lake is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 6,377 at the end of 2022. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Slave Lake reached 9.57%. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Slave Lake numbered 960.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Slave Lake?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Slave Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 2,681.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Slave Lake yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,681 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,405 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

15.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 960 people of 6,377 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

At the end of 2021, the employment rate stood at 68.2%. Labour force participation in Slave Lake stood at 75.3% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Slave Lake is 9.6%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Slave Lake 9.6%75 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate68.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,574 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate9.57 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Slave Lake. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Slave Lake. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km143 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports1Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYZU3 Aug 2026OurAirports1Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Slave Lake. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Slave Lake.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −13.2°C in January and 16.5°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Slave Lake average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-18°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -8.3 · Feb -4.7 · Mar 0 · Apr 8.1 · May 15.7 · Jun 19.6 · Jul 21.9 · Aug 20.8 · Sep 15.8 · Oct 8.1 · Nov -1.1 · Dec -7.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -18.2 · Feb -16.2 · Mar -11.2 · Apr -3.3 · May 2.8 · Jun 8.3 · Jul 11 · Aug 9.5 · Sep 4.5 · Oct -1.3 · Nov -9.3 · Dec -16.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -13.2 · Feb -10.5 · Mar -5.6 · Apr 2.4 · May 9.3 · Jun 13.9 · Jul 16.5 · Aug 15.2 · Sep 10.2 · Oct 3.4 · Nov -5.2 · Dec -12 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Mont-Joli6,378 residentsPointe-Calumet6,378 residentsCharlemagne6,357 residentsBeauceville6,354 residentsSainte-Anne-des-Monts6,330 residentsAgassiz6,300 residents

Population and city profile

Slave Lake's total area was 14.3 km² at the end of 2021. Slave Lake counted 2,405 households at the end of 2021. Population density was 477.7 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Slave Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.9%Foreign residents15.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area14.31 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
City area14.31 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign-resident share14.41 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada2Official
Foreign residents960 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada2Official
Population density477.7 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population6,377 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada4Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Slave Lake by year, residents6,3146,6176,9217,224200120052009201520226,377residents

Population fell 6.2% between 2001 and 2022, from 6,797 to 6,377.

Is Slave Lake a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–64%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents960 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,377 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,681 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate68.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,574 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.57 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,405 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Labour force participation rate75.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Slave Lake when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Slave Lake?

The median gross salary is 2,574 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Slave Lake?

The unemployment rate is 9.57 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Slave Lake?

The published population is 6,377 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Slave Lake?

960 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Slave Lake a good place to live?

Slave Lake may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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