Birchcliff Alberta: Exploring the Summer Village

Spending a Relaxing Summer at Birchcliff

Discover Birchcliff

Now that it is officially fall season, it is a great time to go outside and enjoy the perfect season till it last. The weather is getting breezy; green leaves turn to golden yellow; everywhere you go is just perfectly scenic. Birchcliff is known to be one of the summer villages in Alberta, Canada. It is located in the eastern part of Sylvan Lake and has less than 200 population. Not only is Birchcliff great for visiting in summer because you can swim by the Sylvian lake, But it is lovely to walk and bike around the shore in fall.

Not many knows this location, but those who came to visit birchcliff know that this town is like discovering a treasure chest in the sea. It’s a quiet village yet, there’s so much ot see the longer you stay in the area. The community are friendly, good farmer’s market, and amazing cafes for those who are coffee lovers out there.

In this article, you will know what more it is to discover in the summer village of Alberta.

Bike and stroll around Birchcliff

Enjoy the scenic view of the lake with friends as you bike around Sylvan Lake. Birchcliff is located east of the lake, so it's perfect to go biking there as you wait for the sun to rise. Don’t forget to bring packed lunch and water with you and have picnic at the end of your ride as you enjoy the view. It is truly a scenic location that everyone would enjoy even the kids!

Bike and Escooter rentals: If you don’t have a bicycle to stroll around the village, E-scooters and bike rentals are available almost anywhere in the area. Lime is now available in birchcliff, making it easier for tourists to get around. All you need to do is download the lime app from your apple store or google play store and create an account. To learn more about Lime, click here

Farmer's Market down by Sylvan Lake

Just a 13-minute car ride from Birchcliff, you can drop by the Farmers Market at Sylvan Lake, where you can shop and support local products. The Sylvan Lake Farmers Market is open on Fridays from 4 PM-7:30 PM

The market features over 50 vendors, that sells high quality products that they made, grew, baked by themselves. It is perfect to go here by yourself or with your friends and loved ones on a weekend, as it will give you that relaxing vibe and homemade products with an affordable price. If you ever stopped by the market, make sure to try their homemade pastries and jam. The farmer’s market is open during Summer until early of Fall.

What’s new and exciting!

Turning the summer village into a winter wonderland!

Winter in Alberta is one of the reasons why tourists would come by and do different winter activities. Banff is one the popular tourist destination during the winter. However, It could get really crowded during peak hours, and this could make the experience less enjoyable. So you may ask, where can we go with less crowd, yet still enjoy the Albertan winter?

Just a 14-minute drive from birch cliff, Sylvan lake has a four-season playground to be enjoyed not just for the kids but the adults as well! There are a lot of community parks and open spaces where locals and some tourists could gather and have fun.

It's no surprise more people are discovering this area and actually investing in living on some towns around it, including birch cliff. During December, there is a place called winter village walk along the pier where over 300,000 lights sparkle. It is truly an underrated winter wonderland that everyone must experience.

If you have no gears or equipment, worry no more! You can rent things like snowshoes, cross-country skis, electric snow bikes, snowmobile and many more in this small town. After enjoying relishing the snow, get warm and relax in a barrel sauna on the lake, or try ice fishing! Sylvan lake is a home for everyone; even beginners can leave this place 100% satisfied. If you wish to make a road trip the day after you visited the small town, you can always do so and view the beauty of Banff and Canmore.

Come by this year and experience the winter wonderland in this underrated town!

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Now and then, it is good to leave the busy city for a day or two and go somewhere peaceful.

Birchcliff is just one of thee many summer village located by the sylvan lake. It is truly a must go if you have time. Creating beautiful memories in such a village like Birchcliff, would be truly worth it. This village may still be lacking commercial buildings such as shopping centres and fast-food chain, but it is truly beautiful just the way it is right now.

“Birchcliff is a quiet place with many things to offer if you explore it the right way. I will for sure come back.” - Jaime, 30

“It is my home away from home. This village is astonishing” - Kendall, 28

“My kids loved it here. We will surely come back and swim by the lake until the sun sets.” - Megan, 40