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Lac la Nonne Cabins: Private Shoreline and Water Quality Questions
Lac la Nonne, roughly 85 to 90 km northwest of Edmonton east of Highway 33, is a lake of private cabins and old resorts. There is no provincial or municipal campground on it, so the shoreline belongs mostly to owners. That is the appeal, and it is also why water quality and development rules come up in nearly every conversation about buying here.
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Deep enough for walleye
The lake covers about 12 km², averages 7.8 m and reaches about 20 m, which supports walleye and pike. Barrhead is about 20 km north for groceries and the hospital. The shoreline is shared between the County of Barrhead and Lac Ste. Anne County, and Killdeer Beach, a resort since 1928, is one of the older names on the lake.
The development pause at Birch Cove
At Birch Cove, further shoreline development was halted over water quality, and the County of Barrhead has run public engagement about the lake's future. For a buyer, that means two things: existing cabins may hold their value because new supply is limited, and any plan to subdivide, add a second cabin or expand should be checked with the county before you buy.
Market context
Our MLS System counts Lac la Nonne sales inside rural Lac Ste. Anne County, the busiest rural market northwest of the city. County acreages sold at a median of $450,000 across 249 sales, and the recreational category, where many cabins land, had 15 sales at a median of $174,900 with a median of 18 days on market.
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
Getting there
Take the Henday north along the west side of the city and follow the highways northwest toward Highway 33. In winter, confirm whether the cabin road is maintained by the county or by an owners' group.
Questions to ask a seller
- When was the septic system installed, and is there a permit?
- Has the property been affected by any county development restrictions?
- Which summers had algae advisories, and how long did they last?
- Is the dock covered by a provincial approval?
Sources: Lac la Nonne, Wikipedia, Birch Cove, County of Barrhead engagement, AHS blue-green algae advisories, Alberta lakeshore rules, Alberta private sewage standards.
Lac la Nonne buyer questions
Is there a public campground on Lac la Nonne?
No provincial or municipal campground is listed, so access is mostly through private cabins and resorts.
Why was development halted at Birch Cove?
Shoreline development there was stopped over water quality concerns.
Can you catch walleye in Lac la Nonne?
Yes, along with pike, supported by an average depth of 7.8 m and about 20 m at the deepest.
How old is Killdeer Beach?
It has operated as a resort on the lake since 1928.
Which town is closest to Lac la Nonne?
Barrhead, about 20 km north.
Questions about Lac La Nonne cabins?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.