A Sylvan Lake summer is filled with endless possibilities. Our resort town offers interesting and unique opportunities to create wonderful memories to last a lifetime, whether the sun is shining brightly or the rain is falling.

Following are some ideas for enjoying a Sylvan Lake summer to the fullest.

1. Sit on the lakeshore and watch the colourful sailboats on the blue waters of the lake.
   
2. Sit on the lakeshore and watch the sun slowly sink beneath the horizon.
   
3. Build a sandcastle.
   
4. Make footprints in the sand.
   
5. Write a love letter in the sand.
   
6. Watch a child at play on the beach.
   
7. Bring your camera and get some wonderful shots of the beach and the lake.
   
8. Enjoy a picnic on the beach.
   
9. Try waterskiing or wakeboarding.
   
10. Go fishing and enjoy the solitude.
    
11. Try sailing.
    
12. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake and its shoreline, courtesy of the two tour boats available — Miss Mermaid and The Zoo Cruise.
    
13. Get some exercise. Head out to the deeper waters and enjoy a swim. You will feel refreshed and exhilarated.
    
14. Take your special someone and enjoy the pleasant feel of cool water as you wade along the Sylvan Lake shore.
    
15. Become part of Sylvan Lake summer by enjoying one (or more) of the delicious flavours of delectable ice cream available.
    
16. Check out Wild Rapids Waterslides. You will find out the waterslide does live up to its name as you experience a wild and crazy ride.
    
17. Take a fast spin on a go-kart or try mini golf at Lakeside Go-Karts.
    
18. Go for a moonlight walk on the beach.
    
19. Take your binoculars and drive out to Sunbreaker Cove to enjoy the beauty of the stars without interfering back light.
    
20. Check out Sylvan Lake’s archives, located east of the library.
    
21. Coming to Sylvan Lake for a short visit? Be sure to stay in one of its charming bed and breakfasts. A great alternative to hotel accommodations.
    
22. Check the Farmer’s Market, Friday afternoons, in Sylvan Lake. A great place to stock up on bake goods, vegetables and fruit, as well as other unique items.
    
23. Make plans to come back in the winter and experience a different kind of Sylvan Lake, complete with skating on the lake.
    
24. Sylvan Lake offers the best pizza, a sure hit for the whole family. Order one.
    
25. Renting a cabin for a day, a week or longer in Sylvan Lake is one of the best ways to truly experience a Sylvan Lake summer.
    
26. Sit on a roof top patio and soak up some sun. What better place to take part in the fun and excitement.
    
27. Sylvan Lake has a variety of eateries offering quality food and first class service. Enjoy the delicious cuisine.
    
28. Go golfing. Sylvan Lake is surrounded by beautiful golf courses, each with its own challenges and attractions. There are par 3, nine and 18 hole courses close by.
    
29. Delve into Sylvan Lake’s rich and colourful past by taking a historical biking or walking tour throughout town. Markers have been placed where historical buildings once stood.
    
30. Go shopping. Sylvan Lake has an interesting variety of shops and stores with something for everyone.
    
31. Go garage saling.
    
32. Watch a ball game. Four Seasons Park with its five fenced shale ball diamonds is a busy place in the summer.
    
33. On a rainy day the aquatic centre offers a great alternative to being outside. Public swimming, lane swimming, aquafit classes and swimming lessons are available.
    
34. Artistry in Sylvan Lake is very evident around town with paintings and sculptures on display, many of them the work of local artists commissioned by Sylvan Lake Heart of Town Association.
    
35. Visit the library. It offers an excellent collection of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and videos.
    
36. Go to the dog races. Greyhound racing is held at the Calida Greyhound race track every Saturday night from June until September (weather permitting).
    
37. Visit one of the many churches in Sylvan Lake.
    
38. Scuba diving and snorkeling are two of the lesser known activities which can be practised in Sylvan Lake.
    
39. Rent a ski boat, sea doo or paddle boat.
    
40. Build a campfire and roast marshmallows.
    
41. Build a campfire and gather round and enjoy a sing-a-long.
    
42. Go bowling.
    
43. Check out one of Sylvan Lake’s fitness centres.
    
44. Drive down a country road near the town and gather wild roses. They grow in abundance here.
    
45. Look for other wild flowers on roadsides near the town.
    
46. Enjoy a camping experience by visiting one of the campgrounds.
    
47. Take your ball glove to the beach and enjoy a game of catch.
    
48. Visit a greenhouse and purchase a lovely flowering annual or perennial.
    
49. Rent a canoe and enjoy a leisurely boat ride.
    
50. Sip a delicious specialty coffee or cappuccino at one of the town’s cozy cafés or coffee bars.
    
51. Have a back yard barbecue and enjoy a delightful summer night.
    
52. Bring your creativity out of hiding and bring Sylvan Lake to life on canvas with your paintbrush.
    
53. Walk in the rain and later fall asleep listening to rain drops on the roof.
    
54. Listen to the waves lapping the beach.
    
55. Find your frisbee or toss a ball on the beach.
    
56. Experience some night life by visiting one of the clubs.
    
57. Try the climbing wall at the aquatic centre.
    
58. Take a drive out to Markerville and visit the creamery.
    
59. Take a tour of the five quaint and picturesque summer villages nestled along the shores of the lake.
    
60. Crawl out of bed early to watch the sunrise over the eastern shores.
    
61. Go for a massage.
    
62. Enjoy the natural beauty of Sylvan Lake’s pier.
    
63. Have a picnic in the park.
    
64. Strum your guitar down at the beach.
    
65. Go to a movie. Sylvan Lake has a new state-of-the art movie theatre.
    
66. Visit the Legion Friday nights and take part in the weekly meat draw.
    
67. Try a game of beach volleyball.
    
68. Watch a game of beach volleyball.
    
69. Go to a garage sale
    
70. Linger among the strains of jazz music during the annual festival in August.
    
71. Go for a spa treatment.
    
72. Strike up a conversation with a local and learn more about the town and its history.
    
73. Drop by the Sylvan Lake News for a copy of the latest edition of the newspaper and find out what’s happening in and about town.
    
74. Begin a journal and write about a Sylvan Lake summer.
    
75. Take a drive around the residential areas and see how the community has grown.
    
76. Take a drive to Sylvan Cheese Farm and sample some delicious cheeses.
    
77. Visit the tourist information booth which provides a wealth of information about Sylvan Lake and the surrounding area.
    
78. Go for a bike ride on the trails.
    
79. Listen to the birds and try to identify them by their calls.
    
80. Go to Marina Bay on a Wednesday night and hitch a ride on a sail boat during one of the sailing club’s weekly events.
    
81. Feed the birds on the beach and/or in the parks.
    
82. Go to the driving range and release some tension by hitting a few golf balls.
    
83. Drop by the arena and learn about the hockey school.
    
84. Fly a kite.
    
85. Spend a day doing nothing.
    
86. Lie in a hammock and watch the clouds drift by.
    
87. Take some pictures of Sylvan Lake’s lighthouse, a unique feature of the town.
    
88. Try windsurfing.
    
89. Buy a cool pair of shades and a new bathing suit so you can hang out on the beach for an afternoon.
    
90. Cruise down Lakeshore.
    
91. Watch the guys and girls hanging out on the beach.
    
92. Start up a conversation with a stranger and make a friend.
    
93. Buy a souvenir to remind yourself of your Sylvan Lake summer.
    
94. Play bingo at the Legion, Lions Hall or Seniors Friendship Centre.
    
95. Drop by the Friendship Centre for a visit and a cup of coffee.
    
96. Make a collage of pictures of the lake when its calm and when its covered with whitecaps.
    
97. Sleep under the stars.
    
98. Volunteer for one of the many summer activities.
    
99. Go fishing.
100. Rest, relax and have a great holiday and remember to come back next year.
101. Looking to rent a summer cabin or cottage? visit  www.greatcottages.com