National parks near Sylvan Lake, Alberta
The closest national park to Sylvan Lake, Alberta is Banff National Park — about 159 km (99.1 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Banff and Elk Island.
National parks near Sylvan Lake
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park | 159 km (99.1 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Elk Island National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 193 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 363 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 395 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 546 km (339 mi) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sylvan Lake
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sylvan Lake?
Banff National Park, about 159 km (99.1 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sylvan Lake in a day?
Banff National Park and Elk Island National Park — all within about three hours' drive.