Edmonton Area: Lake Summerside

One of Edmonton’s most desirable lakeside communities is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Lake Summerside, by Brookfield Residential, is a unique and expertly developed neighbourhood that is situated south of Ellerslie Road in Edmonton’s sought-after southeast.

Located on 91 Street and Parsons Road, residents of Lake Summerside are only minutes away from Anthony Henday Drive and just 15 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport. Now in its final stages of development, Lake Summerside boasts a coveted lakeside lifestyle, which showcases captivating surroundings and outstanding home options.

Voted Best Community of the Year in 2014 and 2015 at the Awards of Excellence in Housing by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Edmonton Region, Lake Summerside is the only community of its kind in the city with exclusive lakeside living on a large freshwater lake.

Developed with an outdoor lifestyle in mind, the community is focused on residents enjoying life within their neighbourhood. The community features eight beautiful parks, three storm water ponds and plenty of greenspace that are all connected by nine km of walking paths. The scenic environment encourages active lifestyles and outdoor living to be enjoyed with family and friends.

A 32-acre man-made fresh water lake is the highlight of Lake Summerside – an amenity that can be used year round. The community’s Residents’ Association features year round activities, such as swimming, fishing and even sailing on the lake. There are tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a fishing dock and marina, picnic areas and playgrounds that can are all exclusively for the residents of the community. A generously size two-story Lake Summerside Beach Club overlooks the lake and is available for Lake Summerside resident access. At 3,600 sq. ft., the multi-purpose clubhouse offers meeting rooms, fantastic fitness classes and recreational programs throughout the year.

Architectural guidelines within Lake Summerside are complementary to its stunning environment. The development is “inspired by private seaside hideaways with dramatic streetscapes, sweeping rooflines, strong wood accents, raw timbers and articulate facades.” Homebuyers will enjoy a variety of home styles, by an assortment of builders, to choose from.

Duplex home options are available from Brookfield Residential, with rear-laned homes offered from Jayman Built and Homes by Avi. For those looking for front garage and move-up style homes, Homes by Avi and Pacesetter Homes showcase beautiful styles to explore. There are even gorgeous estate homes to choose from by Aacropolis Homes; Canyon Spring Master Builder; Infiniti Master Builder, and Five Star Homes Price Point. Home prices range from the $300’s to more than the $700’s. With such an exciting combination of builders and home options to choose from, Lake Summerside is sure to provide all new-home buyers with the perfect home that meets their personal tastes and lifestyle needs.

The amenities near Lake Summerside do not run short. Residents will enjoy the convenience of a wide variety of amenities all within minutes of their home, including Michael Strembitsky school (K-9) as well as a new Catholic school, Father Michael Mireau, that is set to open within the community in 2017. A quick seven-minute drive to South Edmonton Common places residents within Edmonton’s largest commercial centre that is filled with numerous first-rate national retailers. Plus, the downtown core and West Edmonton Mall are only a 20-minute drive away.

On Sept. 10, Lake Summerside will be celebrating its 15th anniversary!The community will be hosting a beach bash for its residents, and the event will also be open to the public. Be sure to explore the community and join in on the festivities from5 to 10 p.m. A variety of exciting activities will be taking place, including a food truck rally, beer tasting gardens, games for family, birthday cake and a cover band. Plus, the evening is set to conclude with a spectacular fireworks display – you won’t want to miss out on this exciting event!

Over the past several decades, Brookfield Residential has been in the pursuit of building strong communities that focus on quality and ingenuity. Their company’s core values, which focus on passion, integrity and community, has lead to exceptional developments that continue to grow and flourish along with the families that reside within them. Through thoughtful design and strategy, Brookfield Residential has been able to create desirable living environments that offer “comfort, sustainability and a sense of place.” The company’s mission is to build lasting communities that offer “security, quality of life and well-being” to both the current and future residents of their developments.