The Summer Village of Island Lake

This friendly community is nestled on the western shore of picturesque Island Lake, approximately twenty kilometres northwest of the town of Athabasca.

Island Lake is a named after the many small islands within its area of just under 8.00 km². Its bays and islands provide an ideal setting for swimming, power boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are enjoyed during the winter months. The area around Island Lake is a nature lover's paradise, with rolling hills and forests filled with wildlife including deer, moose, and countless other birds and animals.

The Summer Village of Island Lake is a unique blend of full time residents and week-end enthusiasts who share their love for the lake. The residents are proud of the cleanliness and serenity of the lake, and encourage all residents and visitors to take care of the lake they love.

Next Council Meeting

  • Date: June 17, 2025
  • Time: 5:00 PM
  • Location: Teleconference/Zoom
  • The agenda and Zoom link will be posted closer to the meeting date.

Upcoming Events

Pancake Breakfast

  Jun 7 2025

Where: Island Lake South Community Hall
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

$10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under.

Sharon Livingstone Memorial Ball Tournament

  Jun 27 2025 - Jun 29 2025

When: Various

To register a team or ask questions, please DM Bob or Shelby on Facebook.

Island Lake Days

  Jul 11 2025 - Jul 13 2025

Where: Various
When: Various

Annual Information Meeting

  Jul 26 2025

Where: Island Lake South Hall
When: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Community News

Posted Jun 5, 2025

Annual Information Meeting

The Summer Village of Island Lake Annual Information Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Island Lake South Hall. There will be a BBQ to follow at the hall.


Posted May 20, 2025

Summer 2025 Events

Hello, Island Lake! The Island Lake Historical and Improvement Society have the dates set for the first couple of events for Summer 2025 at Island Lake.

The Sharon Livingstone Memorial Ball Tournament will be held on June 27-29. Bob Taylor and Shelby Pierce will be organizing the tournament this year. More details will be shared in the coming weeks, but to register a team or ask questions, please DM Bob or Shelby on Facebook.

Island Lake Days 2025 will be held on the July 11-13 weekend. Details about specific activities will be shared closer to the event.

We have a few other events in the planning stages and will let everyone know once plans are finalized. We are looking forward to a fantastic Summer 2025 at Island Lake!


Posted May 15, 2025

Golf Carts in Island Lake

Pilot Project (Golf Cart) Bylaw 05-2024

The Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors signed a Ministerial Order on June 14, 2024, creating the Pilot Project (Golf Cart) Regulation under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. As such, the Pilot Project (Golf Cart) Regulation authorizes participating municipalities, like the Summer Village of Island Lake, to pass bylaws that permit registered users to legally operate golf carts on designated public roads. 

The Summer Village Council and Administration has been working with Traffic Safety Services of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors to meet the approval requirements and, at the April 15, 2025 Council meeting, the Pilot Project (Golf Cart) Bylaw 05-2024, passed second and third readings and was brought into force. 

Highlights of the new Pilot Project (Golf Cart) Bylaw 05-2024:

  • Operators must be a minimum of 14 years of age and must possess, at minimum, an Alberta Learners Driving Permit.
  • All golf carts must be registered with the Summer Village of Island Lake. There will be a $50.00 annual registration fee. Once fees, proof of insurance and other registration requirements are met, you will be issued a ‘cart speci?c’ registration card that must be carried on the golf cart whenever it is being driven.
  • Operators must carry and produce Municipal registration upon request of any Bylaw, Peace or Police Officer.
  • Operators must immediately report to the Summer Village Administration, any collision resulting in injury, death or property damage of any amount or severity.
  • Operation of golf carts is only permitted on roads identi?ed in Bylaw 05-2024.
  • Towing of vehicles or other equipment is not allowed.
  • The number of passengers is limited to the number of seats provided by the manufacturer.
  • Golf carts may NOT be operated at night.
  • Unless speci?ed in the regulation or Bylaw 05-2024, golf carts are subject to all other rules, terms and conditions as if they were a motor vehicle – and they must be operated as such.

How To Register Your Golf Cart

Step 1: Fill out and submit the online Golf Cart Registration Form 
Step 2: Complete your payment (pay by cheque or e-transfer). 
Step 3: Email any supporting documents to info@islandlake.ca 
Step 4: Once you receive your registration card, ensure it is place with your golf cart.

 


Our Thanks

The Summer Village of Island Lake would like to thank the following for their contribution to the new playground: Island Lake Historical Society / Government of Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP).