Located at the Sunset Legion Campground, this photo point overlooking Gull Lake serves as an important tool for monitoring the water quality and quantity of the lake. Between the 1920s and 1970s, nearly a three-metre decline was recorded. To stabilize the lake, the Government of Alberta constructed the Gull Lake Stabilization Project in 1976. The project diverts water from the Blindman River through the former channel of Outlet Creek, reversing its natural flow. Gull Lake’s story is one of continual change, shaped by climate, water availability, and human intervention. By providing a consistent visual record over time, this station contributes valuable information that supports watershed stewardship, environmental management, and conservation planning. Through this initiative, Lacombe County remains committed to protecting the health and resilience of its lakes while preserving the ecological and recreational value of these natural landscapes for future generations.

Gull Lake - Sunset Legion Campground

Lacombe County contains vast, beautiful farm lands, with several 100-year-old farms still operating, as well as friendly hamlets, rural acreage communities, and a mixture of new and established lake communities. We take great pride in honouring our historic rural roots, while supporting new development opportunities. Lacombe County is 2,964 square kilometres and contains six hamlets ecompassing 41 townships (including partial townships). Recreational lakes, such as Gull Lake, Sylvan Lake, Buffalo Lake, and Lacombe Lake, are subject to a high-frequency of vistors making the management of these waterbodies and the preservation of their value for generations to come a top priority.