Slave Lake, located in Alberta, Canada, offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for families. With access to both public and private schools within walking distance, it's a great place to raise children. The town also has a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, apartments, and townhouses. For those who prefer driving, parking is convenient and there is easy access to supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes. Although walking may not be as practical for everyday errands, the town's calm streets make it a desirable place to call home. With a mix of older and newer homes, Slave Lake has plenty of housing options to suit different preferences.

Slave Lake is a reasonably good town to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. Slave Lake is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to the railway line or the airport (Slave Lake Airport).

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about half of dwellings in Slave Lake, but small apartment buildings and mobile homes are also present in the housing stock. This part of Division No. 17 is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the population of this town own their home while renters make up the remainder. About 40% of properties in this town were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

A grocery store is ordinarily accessible within a short trip from anywhere in Slave Lake. There are also a few choices for those who value restaurants and cafes in close proximity. With regards to education, schools and daycares are convenient to get to as a pedestrian from any location in this town.

Cars are a very good transportation option in Slave Lake. Parking is generally easy. The bicycle is a sometimes poor means of transportation in Slave Lake because there are few bike lanes. Thankfully, cyclists do not face serious slopes. It is also challenging for people travelling by foot to move around in Slave Lake as most day-to-day needs are occasionally difficult to meet without a car.