Wabamun Lake is the big lake west of Edmonton, and for a lot of southwest families it is the first cabin they look at. It is close enough for a Friday evening drive, and the shoreline mixes year-round homes with seasonal cabins. Our team hears about it every spring.
This page covers Wabamun from the point of view of someone who lives in southwest Edmonton and wants a lake place, or who already has one and is thinking of selling.
Driving out from the southwest
Alberta Parks places Wabamun Lake Provincial Park about 60 km west of Edmonton, off Highway 16A. From the southwest, head north on Anthony Henday Drive and then west on Highway 16A or Highway 16. Where on the lake you are going matters, so check the route to the exact property before you book a showing.
Wabamun Lake at a glance
Wabamun Lake key facts| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|
| Provincial park | About 60 km west of Edmonton, off Highway 16A | Alberta Parks |
| Park campsites | 276 | Alberta Parks |
| North shore summer village | Lakeview, about 65 km west of Edmonton | Government of Alberta Regional Dashboard |
| Wabamun Waterfront Park | Reopened September 20, 2025, with splash park, beach and pier upgrades | Parkland County |
| Rural Parkland County acreage homes, 12 months | 350 sales, median $737,500 | MLS System |
Sources: Alberta Parks, Wabamun Lake, Regional Dashboard, Lakeview, Parkland County. Rural sales figures are from the team's Paragon MLS pull (REALTORS® Association of Edmonton), 12 months to October 26, 2026. The MLS System has no clean lake-level area, so county figures are shown for context only.
What southwest buyers ask about Wabamun
- Is the cabin usable in winter? Ask whether it is winterized, how it is heated and how water is supplied in January. We put these questions to the listing agent for you.
- Which summer village or county rules apply? Each summer village and Parkland County set their own bylaws. We check the rules for the exact lot.
- How do I finance a second property? Lenders treat seasonal cabins differently from year-round homes. Talk to your lender early; we can introduce you to mortgage people we work with.
- What about the shoreline history? The lake has a long industrial history. Ask questions about the specific stretch of shore and get an inspection that covers well and septic.
How the team helps
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team can preview lake properties with you on a weekend, run the numbers on a second home, and, if you are selling a southwest house to fund a full-time lake move, plan both sales on one timeline.
Common questions
How far is Wabamun Lake from Edmonton?
Alberta Parks puts Wabamun Lake Provincial Park about 60 km west of Edmonton, off Highway 16A. The Government of Alberta lists the summer village of Lakeview at about 65 km west.
Are Wabamun cabins year-round homes?
Some are and some are seasonal. Confirm the heat source, insulation, water supply and septic system before you offer.
What do acreage homes sell for in Parkland County?
In the 12 months to October 26, 2026, the MLS System showed 350 acreage home sales in rural Parkland County with a median of $737,500. Lake prices vary widely by frontage.
Where can I see Wabamun listings?
Browse Wabamun Lake listings on HauptRealty.com, then 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 Wabamun Lake, 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 Wabamun Lake? Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
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