Pine Lake, Alberta


Pine Lake is an unincorporated community in Red Deer County in the province of Alberta.

Name

Pine Lake got its name from the adjacent lake, the lake used to be known as Ghost Pine Lake from a native legend.

History

The Pine Lake post office opened in 1895. Telephone lines arrived in 1912. On July 14, 2000, it was hit by a deadly F3 rated tornado, which 12 people were killed, and more than 100 people have been injured.

Attractions

Pine Lake is home to a number of campgrounds and cottages, including Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp Whispering Pines G&CC, Leisure Campground and Pelican Bay.