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Living in Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is one of the cities recorded in Canada. The population of Sylvan Lake totalled 16,802 at the end of 2022. Sylvan Lake had an unemployment rate of 14.72% at the end of 2021. Sylvan Lake had a foreign population of 1,045 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Sylvan 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 Sylvan Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

For Sylvan Lake, 23.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent23.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings7,141 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,396 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Sylvan Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 14.7 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 14.72 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Sylvan Lake is 14.7%. 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%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–16Sylvan Lake 14.7%8 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 rate60.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,296 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate14.72 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sylvan 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 Sylvan Lake. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Sylvan Lake's nearest airport was YEG, 116 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count38 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km116 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sylvan 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 Sylvan Lake.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Sylvan Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 10.09 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Sylvan Lake annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Sylvan Lake is 10.1 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–11Sylvan Lake 10.11 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.09 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 6.95 · Feb 11.26 · Mar 22.55 · Apr 25.4 · May 29.51 · Jun 33.24 · Jul 34.5 · Aug 34.44 · Sep 32.46 · Oct 25.63 · Nov 16.52 · Dec 7.71 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -39.16 · Feb -33.35 · Mar -34.99 · Apr -16.12 · May -7.07 · Jun -0.4 · Jul 2.34 · Aug 1.42 · Sep -5.75 · Oct -17.76 · Nov -33.76 · Dec -34.8 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -8.8 · Feb -8.08 · Mar -3.04 · Apr 3.35 · May 9.59 · Jun 13.88 · Jul 17.18 · Aug 16.02 · Sep 10.66 · Oct 3.43 · Nov -3.47 · Dec -8.61 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Yorkton16,728 residentsL'Ancienne-Lorette16,879 residentsNapanee16,879 residentsGreater Napanee16,926 residentsEdmundston17,026 residentsNorth Perth16,380 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 23.1 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Sylvan Lake had 6,395 households. The population's median age was 36 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Sylvan Lake?

The published population was 16,802 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sylvan Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.8%Foreign residents 6.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area23.09 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area23.09 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share6.55 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents1,045 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density692.8 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population16,802 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Sylvan Lake by year, residents7,12710,59114,05517,5192001200520092015202216,802residents

Population rose 114.2% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,844 to 16,802.

Is Sylvan 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 worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 34–54%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family40%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 29–51%
Retirement51%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents1,045 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population16,802 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent23.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings7,141 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate60.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,296 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad6.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households6,395 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate70.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age36 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sylvan 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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Common questions

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

How many people live in Sylvan Lake?

The published population was 16,802 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Sylvan Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Sylvan Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 14.7 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Sylvan Lake?

The median gross salary is 2,296 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Sylvan Lake?

1,045 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Sylvan Lake a good place to live?

Sylvan 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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