Cold Lake is a community filled with warm smiles, crystal clear water, and an abundance of natural beauty. Surrounded by Provincial parks and beautiful Alberta landscape.  Cold Lake is a haven for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

The City of Cold Lake offers plenty of exciting summer and wintertime outdoor activities. You can try water sports including boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Also you can enjoy hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. You can check out the Iron Horse, Millennium, and African Lake trails.

A number of fun events occur in Cold Lake throughout the year. Favourites include the annual Community Fish Fry, Aqua Days, and the Maple Flag which is perhaps the biggest occasion that occurs in the city.

The City of Cold Lake provides access to almost 400 square kilometres of open water with lots of sandy beaches. Fishing is a favourite pastime here, which is not surprising since the lake supports a very diverse fish population.