53°24′N 114°00′W · Sylvan Lake, Pigeon Lake, Wabamun Lake
Alberta · Launch May, haul-out September–October
Boat storage in Edmonton and Central Alberta lakes
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Sylvan Lake, Pigeon Lake, Wabamun Lake. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Edmonton and Central Alberta lakes at a glance
- Waters
- Sylvan Lake, Pigeon Lake, Wabamun Lake and North Saskatchewan River
- Towns and harbours
- Edmonton, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Leduc, Wetaskiwin, Wabamun, Stony Plain and Spruce Grove
- Season
- Launch May · haul-out September–October
- Typical boats
- Trailered powerboats, pontoon boats, wake boats, fishing boats, sailboats on Sylvan Lake and personal watercraft.
- Storage from
- from $30/ft per winter outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
Wabamun Lake had low-water warnings at its provincial park boat launches in 2026.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Edmonton owners who can't leave a trailer on the street or in a front yard in winter need storage on the way to Wabamun, Pigeon and Sylvan lakes.
Edmonton owners mostly store trailer boats, using yard lots, indoor cold and heated buildings, and driveway space when the city allows it. Demand is driven by the number of lake cottages and trailer boats, long winters and limited front-driveway time.
Edmonton and Central Alberta lakes storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $30/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $55/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $16/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $8/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $60/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Keeping the boat at home
Edmonton says that from April 1 to October 31 an RV may be parked at the front of a residence without a back lane, 0.6 m back from the sidewalk or curb. On the street, an RV may stay 72 hours, then must be off for 48 hours. Unattached trailers, including boat trailers, are never allowed on city streets.
Rules change, so confirm with the city before you park for the winter. Read the city page.
Local knowledge
- Sylvan Lake covers 42.8 km2 and has a maximum depth of 18.3 m. source
- Pigeon Lake covers 96.7 km2 and has a maximum depth of 9.1 m. source
- Wabamun Lake lies 65 km west of Edmonton, is 19.2 km by 6.6 km, covers 82 km2 and has a depth of 11 m. source
- Alberta Parks warned of low water at the Wabamun Lake boat launches in 2026: the north launch is hand-launch only and the south launch needs caution when backing trailers. source
- Alberta requires boaters to stop at open watercraft inspection stations. source
- Boats entering Alberta by the east or south borders need inspection from May 1 to September 30. source
- Sylvan Lake covers 42.8 km2 with a maximum depth of 18.3 m. source
- Pigeon Lake is large and shallow compared to Sylvan Lake: 96.7 km2 with a maximum depth of 9.1 m. source
Edmonton and Central Alberta lakes boat storage questions
Can I park my boat trailer on the street in Edmonton?
No. The City of Edmonton says unattached trailers, including boat trailers, are never allowed on city streets. An attached RV on the street may stay 72 hours, then must be off for 48 hours. Conditions change with weather and yearly schedules, so treat this as a guide and verify with the responsible authority.
Can I park a boat at the front of my house in Edmonton?
From April 1 to October 31, an RV may be parked at the front of a residence without a back lane, 0.6 m back from the sidewalk or curb. Check the city's page for details that apply to your lot.
How low is Wabamun Lake?
Alberta Parks posted a low-water caution at Wabamun Lake in 2026. The north launch is for hand launching only, and the south launch needs caution when backing trailers. Check the park page for current conditions. Rules, dates and fees can change from year to year, so check the official source before you plan your season.
Elsewhere in Alberta
- Calgary and area Glenmore Reservoir, Ghost Lake
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