Characterized by many as "The Jewel of the North", Slave Lake lies at the eastern end of Alberta's largest recreational lake, just 2˝ hours northwest of Edmonton. It is a regional government, tourist and shopping hub and features full services for the traveler. Slave Lake has accommodation and restaurants to support the many vacationers that come seeking warm, sandy beaches. In the MD, you can discover Alberta's 6^th largest Provincial Park, Canada's northernmost bird observatory, Alberta's easternmost foothills and the most beautiful stretch of beaches in western Canada! Combine this with lots of campgrounds, hiking trails, abundant wildlife, boat launches plus incredible fishing, and you are guaranteed a holiday experience of a lifetime!

The community prides itself on "balancing a superior country lifestyle with a respect for our unique natural environment." Offering education for all grade levels (including post secondary at the modern Northern Lakes College) and places of worship for most faiths. Slave Lake is a progressive community that is based on natural resources such as oil and gas, forestry; while many make their living from hunting, fishing and tourism. Yet these industries all have a collective environmental consciousness that leave plenty of wildlife habitat and naturally clean rivers and lakes. There are ample recreational facilities for all sports, a vibrant arts and culture community and plenty of volunteers to share in all hobbies and pursuits.