Lac Ste. Anne is a large lake northwest of Edmonton, ringed by summer villages, the village of Alberta Beach and rural lots. For southwest Edmonton buyers, the attraction is choice: several lakeside communities, each with its own feel and its own bylaws. Our job is to help you sort through them.
From southwest Edmonton to the lake
From the southwest, go north on Anthony Henday Drive, west on Highway 16, then northwest on Highway 43. The Government of Alberta places the summer village of Sunset Point about 75 km northwest of Edmonton and notes that Yellowstone, on the north shore, lies south of Highway 43. West Cove, on the south shore, is listed at about 100 km northwest of Edmonton.
Lac Ste. Anne at a glance
Lac Ste. Anne communities (Government of Alberta descriptions)| Community | Where on the lake | Distance noted |
|---|
| Sunset Point (summer village) | Southeast shore | About 75 km northwest of Edmonton |
| Val Quentin (summer village) | Southeast shore, beside Alberta Beach | About 75 km northwest of Edmonton |
| Yellowstone (summer village) | North shore, south of Highway 43 | Not used here |
| West Cove (summer village) | South shore | About 100 km northwest of Edmonton |
| Alberta Beach (village) | Southeast shore | 2025 population estimate 815 |
Sources: Government of Alberta Regional Dashboard pages for Sunset Point, Val Quentin, Yellowstone, West Cove and Alberta Beach.
What southwest buyers ask
- Which shore suits us? North and south shore communities differ in access, sun and services. Spend a day driving the loop.
- Do the bylaws differ? Yes. Each summer village sets its own rules on building, docks and rentals. We pull them for the lot you like.
- What is the water quality like? Check current Alberta Health Services advisories for the lake before and after you buy.
- How do we price a cabin? We compare recent sales of similar lots on the same lake, adjusting for frontage and winterization.
How the team helps
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team plans a showing day around the lake, collect bylaws and property details, and help you write a sound offer. If you are selling in the southwest to buy at the lake, we coordinate both.
Common questions
How far is Lac Ste. Anne from Edmonton?
It depends on the community. The Government of Alberta lists Sunset Point and Val Quentin at about 75 km northwest of Edmonton and West Cove at about 100 km.
Which communities are on Lac Ste. Anne?
They include the village of Alberta Beach and summer villages such as Sunset Point, Val Quentin, Yellowstone and West Cove, plus rural lots in Lac Ste. Anne County.
Are the rules the same around the lake?
No. Each village and summer village sets its own bylaws, so check the rules for the specific property.
Where can I search Lac Ste. Anne properties?
Use the full search on HauptRealty.com and call the team at (780) 993-8574.
About the team
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team is brokered by eXp Realty. Mathew Haupt and Dane Phaneuf lead the team's work in southwest Edmonton, and the team hub, HauptRealty.com, serves the rest of the city. When you call about Lac Ste. Anne, you speak with someone who lives and works in the southwest, knows its streets and schools, and can fold your current home and your next one into a single plan. The team also includes Mathew Haupt, who is licensed in residential, commercial and agricultural real estate and builds homes.
Contact
Questions about Lac Ste. Anne? Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
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