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2022 Blogs

Why You Should Spend the Holidays at Gleniffer Lake

Spend the Holidays at Gleniffer Lake

Gleniffer Lake Resort and Country Club is one of the best places to spend some time away from the bustle of the city during the warm, summer months. Offering an oasis so close to home, it’s almost impossible to resist. The lake’s crystal clear waters are a hit for all ages, the nearly 5,000 feet of shoreline perfect for family picnics, a quiet afternoon for snowbirds or a place to play all day with the kids. But what if we told you it’s just as unique and as relaxing of an experience during the winter as during the heat of July or August? Here’s why even in the snowy cold, Gleniffer Lake Resort is the place to be during the holidays!

 

Relax and Enjoy!

The holidays are the perfect time to sit back and relax. They are a chance to unwind from our otherwise incredibly busy lives full of running errands, getting the kids to sports, family commitments, and not to mention a full-time job. You deserve a break away from all of that hustle. Wouldn’t you know that we have beautiful properties for rent that you can cozy up in over those holidays with enough room for the whole family? We might not have the golf course this time of year, but The Landing, our delicious onsite restaurant, always has something special cooking. We’ve got a delightful off-season menu with some wonderful cocktails to choose from while you watch the snow fall from the wonderful view out the windows. We have a fully operational indoor pool and hot tub for you to warm up, especially terrific for when it’s snowing, and a stocked games room for an epic night of board games with the kids. The best part about vacationing with us is the uninterrupted time spent with loved ones!

 

Spend New Years With Us!

We’re delighted to share that we’re hosting a New Year’s Eve Bash at The Landing this year with some fantastic live music by Wytners Night and you can bring the kids too! Join us on December 31st for a glass of bubbly, an hors d’oeurves buffet and a live show for $35 a person and only $10 for kids. All the fun starts at 8:30 pm and don’t forget your dancing shoes. Secure your tickets by shooting us an email at [email protected]!

Not only will you be supporting the Albertan economy by staying somewhere local, but you’ll also be closer to home and spending a fraction on travel to arrive at your cozy oasis over at Gleniffer Lake Resort. Consider spending the holidays with us, we’d love to have you! Keep an eye on our events via our Facebook page to see what else we’ve got happening onsite, we can’t wait to celebrate with you at Gleniffer Lake Resort and Country Club this festive season! Contact us to learn more!

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Renovation Ideas For Your Vacation Property

Owning vacation property is a dream come true for many families and snowbirds, but do you know what’s the best part about owning your own piece of vacation paradise? You get to design it! If you’ve recently purchased property or you’re looking to spice up that lakefront cabin to feel new and fresh, we’ve got some renovation ideas for your vacation home!

 

Budgeting

Whether the property is just for you or you plan on renting it for a bit of extra income, always make sure you’re keeping your budget at top of your mind. Devising a strategy for renovations is a must if you’re working with limited funds, so make sure to prioritize the necessary furniture and appliances first before jumping into the decor and the world of accessories. It’s also a good idea to budget per room – ie, selecting the kitchen or the bathroom to renovate first rather than trying to tackle everything at once. Planning and budgeting will be your friend for your renovations!

 

Theme

Some folks love to stick to a theme when they spruce up their property. Many beachside homes have an ocean or nautical theme, which is a wonderful way to enhance that waterfront view. Themes can be very simple too, such as picking a colour and dressing your home in a monochrome palette. For example, forest green for an accent wall with various shades of green for furniture, pillows, artwork, placemats, linens, kitchenware and more creates that delightful unity throughout the home. Earth tones and warm woods are popular for many vacation properties and a theme as simple as “forest” can be used for a cohesive throughline. Your vacation home is a wonderful opportunity to express yourself while also creating a cozy, friendly vacation experience for you and your family. 

 

Comfort First

Your vacation home is a place for you to escape the realities of work and sometimes even life as a whole, so shouldn’t your paradise property be cozy and comfortable? Bed linens, pillows and blankets are a perfect way to bring comfort to your home away from home. Crawling into bed at your lakeside or mountain cabin should be a luxurious experience, one you look forward to! Extend this to your towels and bathroom linens, opting for plush overall. Sometimes the best way to update a vacation home is to make it so comfortable, that you have a hard time leaving!

 

DIY Strategies

Another easy way to renovate is to throw a coat of paint on some walls or experiment with that gorgeous wallpaper you bought on a whim. Adding wallpaper to the bathroom can immediately make it more expressive and exciting and you’re able to play with colour combos to match the paper. Decorative moulding is another way to add character to any room and brings depth and interest to an accent wall. 

Having a vacation home is the dream, but dreaming bigger once you have the home is even better. Don’t be afraid to bring a bit of flair, a bit of you, to your vacation property. If you’re in the market for a lakeside home, have you thought about checking out our available properties? Give us a call and we’ll book you in for a tour!

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July 2019

What Gleniffer Lake Events Can You Look Forward To?

During the warm, wonderful summers in the beautiful community of Gleniffer Lake, it’s easy to find something to do any day of the week. Whether you’re settling in to your home away from home for the weekend or you’re putting your feet up at your brand new lake home, Gleniffer Lake Resort and Country Club will help you fill your calendar on your much needed time away from the hustle of the big city. Here are some of the events you can expect to see happening in the community this summer!
 
Do you love tennis but never got around to learning how to play? Well, the 10th annual Family Tennis Camp is for you! The camp kicks off at 9:00am on July 22nd and runs until the 26th, and is suitable for beginners and intermediate players alike. Get ready to serve alongside the pros with ex-pro tennis player Ian Paxton and coaches Pat Fehr, Dan Piercy, and Len Roche. If you’re looking for a fun way to learn a new skill with your family, this is it! The camp is open to both adults and children 7 and up.
 
If you need something to keep you and the kids occupied on Family Day, why not participate in our annual family day parade? On August 4th at 10:00am, dress up your golf carts, bikes, wagons, pets, and even yourselves and join in the fun as we cruise around the community to show off our spiffy rides. Following the parade, the GLR Social Committee is waiting with hotdogs and juice for you and your family. Did we mention we end the day with fireworks?
 
One of our most anticipated events during the summer is Halloween in August and this year it can’t come fast enough! Don your best spooky costumes and take the kids trick or treating from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and then get ready to dance the night away at the Adult Halloween Dance with DJ Chris. With prizes for best costumes, drink and appetizer specials and a 50/50, you’ll be dancing the night away to Monster Mash in style.
 
With these just being a few of the exciting events planned this summer, you’re guaranteed to find something to do with your friends and family. Fill your calendar with weekly yoga and aquasize classes, line dancing lessons, or join the walking club to get a good start to your mornings. Make the most of this summer and join us at Gleniffer Lake Resort!

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June 2019

Try Renting One of Our Properties Before You Purchase a Lot!

You’ve been dreaming about owning your own lakeside property for a while now, but you’re not sure you’re ready to make the leap into investment just yet. Shopping around takes a lot of research and this can seem overwhelming if you’re not quite sure what it is you’re looking for. Instead of jumping in headfirst, why not try before you buy? Here at Paradise Realty, we encourage a thorough test drive before you shake any hands!
 
The rental properties at Gleniffer Lake are picturesque. There are so many different options, just like our real estate properties! Whether you’re looking for something more inland or right on the water, there’s definitely something here with your name on it. One of the biggest attractions to Gleniffer Lake is its resort feel all year round. You’ll never find yourself without something to do in the community and the amenities speak for themselves out here.
 
Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, you have access to an indoor and outdoor pool, including a hot tub, and many other recreational opportunities. A baseball diamond, tennis courts, a 9 hole golf course, a fully equipped restaurant and all the lake activities you can imagine are available to you and your family. The beach stretches for nearly 5000 feet and the water is clear, blue and beautiful. And did we mention that Gleniffer Lake is pet friendly?

Whatever it is you’re searching for in a lakeside vacation home, the team at Paradise Reality has something that will fit your budget and your dream perfectly. We know how big of an investment it is to purchase a new property, but we also know how incredible it is to own a beautiful vacation home. We’d be happy to help you find the perfect property for you and your family! Contact one of our representatives today to inquire about renting and we’d be happy to answer all your questions about taking the next step to purchasing a piece of heaven all your own. Paradise doesn’t have to be miles away – it can be in your backyard!

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May 2019

What Puts Our Lake Above All Others?

Families and snowbirds alike flock to the shores of Gleniffer Lake during the hot and sunny months to enjoy as many lake related activities as they can pack into a summer get-away! It’s no secret that lakes are a prime vacation spot among Albertans and that the province has quite a few bodies of water frequented by vacationers. But we’re here to tell you why Gleniffer Lake is the perfect place for you and your family this summer!
With nearly 5000 feet of beautiful shoreline, Gleniffer Lake boasts some of the best sandcastle-building sand in Central Alberta! The lake itself is massive, spanning nearly seven kilometers in length and two kilometers wide, and the deep waters are crystal clear. We are proud to say that the river-fed lake is completely blue-green algae-free, and we work hard to keep it that way. The lake resort is also a gated community, meaning the amount of traffic is significantly less compared to other lakes. This makes it that much easier to enjoy a peaceful afternoon of sailing!
Perhaps you’d like to try your hand at fishing—the lake is home to many trout, walleye, and pike, and just five minutes up the road is the Dickson trout pond, fully stocked with as many rainbow trout as you can catch. However you like to spend your time on the water, Gleniffer Lake has something to keep you occupied!
If lakeside vacationing is calling your name this summer, take a peek at the available properties we have to rent for your family and pets. That’s right, Gleniffer Lake is pet friendly! If you’re more of a camping expert, we have a wonderful campground with full hookups and so many amenities, you might be asking yourself why you don’t own a property here!

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Why Should Your Family Choose Gleniffer Lake?

Cooking Salmon on the cedar plank in the barbecue at the outdoor kitchen

The sun is setting later, the days are growing warmer and the promise of summer is on the breeze. This means family BBQs, patio season and beach days are nearly upon us! And with those sunny months fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about that impeccable summer trip. Whether you’re in the market for an escape from city life for a few weeks or considering purchasing a family vacation home to take advantage of those beautiful midsummer evenings, Gleniffer Lake might just have the perfect opportunity for you!
 
Nestled next to the clear, clean shores of Gleniffer Lake is a gorgeous gated community that has everything you could imagine from a pristine waterside resort. If beaches are your idea of escapism, wouldn’t you know that Gleniffer Lake is known for it’s 5,000 feet of beautiful shoreline and immaculate waters. Whether you prefer swimming, boating or sailing, the resort has you covered. We even have a boat slip with your name on it! Perhaps you’re the type that would rather admire the lake than swim in it, but you’d still don’t want to give up the opportunity for a dip. We’re happy to be able to offer year round indoor pool options, including a hot tub, as well as outdoor pools for your summer fun!
 
The fun doesn’t stop there. With playgrounds, baseball diamonds, beach volleyball, a games room, and fitness facilities, there’s plenty of options to keep you and the kids busy. We offer a variety of summer programs, including yoga and golfing tournaments. Yes, we have a beautiful and challenging 9 hole golf course just for you! Both on and off the course, we encourage you to scoot around in a golf cart to get you from one exciting summer activity to the next. After a long day of fun, you’ll need a delicious meal to wind down. Our restaurant, The Landing, backs onto the lake and offers you gorgeous views for every season. Join us for dinner, as every Friday is Steak Night and every Sunday is Prime Rib Night!
 
If you aren’t convinced yet, take a look at some of the lovely rental properties that you can call your home away from home this summer. Whether you’re interested in something right on the water or slightly inland, the friendly community of Gleniffer Lake definitely has a cozy place for you. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

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August 2018

Get to the Beach Before School Starts!

Summertime is when kids get to expend all that excess energy they’ve built up over the school year. This means running around in the sunshine for hours on end, water fights in the heat, and generally just being kids in the outdoors. But sometimes it’s hard to be outside when living in the busy and crowded city. If you and the kids have been cooped up this summer and need an excuse to get outside, a summer beach vacation might be just what the family needs. This doesn’t mean you need to fly out to the tropics or the Caribbean to find a good beachfront resort. Gleniffer Lake Resort might just be the perfect “staycation” spot for you and the kids before school starts!
The nice thing about Gleniffer Lake is it’s a beachfront resort that you can get to without breaking the bank. The resort is a short commute from most of Alberta’s central cities and shorter travel time means less activities you need to plan to keep the kids occupied. Situated 2 hours south of Edmonton, 75 minutes north of Calgary and a short 35 minutes southwest of Red Deer, Gleniffer Lake is so easily accessible it’s almost laughable. The gated community is safe, family friendly and boasts summer activities for everyone.
With an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, two playgrounds and an off-leash field for the dog, you’ll be sure to find something to keep you busy. But the real draw is the Gleniffer Lake beach. With over a kilometer and a half of gorgeous sand, the beach is the highlight for many families that visit the resort. Sandcastle building competitions with the kids and water fights in the clean, clear waters of Gleniffer Lake is a favourite of both adult and kid vacationers. After those long days of play at the beach, you can find Foothills Creamery Ice Cream at the general store along with DVD rentals for a family movie night.

Spending quality time with kids on a summer staycation is still possible before summer wraps up. Whether you choose to spend a week or every weekend at Gleniffer Lake this August, you deserve that beach vacation without the stress of travelling or the hefty expenses. Not only does Gleniffer Lake have all the amenities you could want, but the community holds Monday to Thursday yoga practices and a walking club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The events calendar helps you plan your week if you’d like to do more than just be a beach bum, though beach bumming is encouraged. However you decide to spend your staycation with the family at Gleniffer Lake, it will be a summer vacation the kids will be talking about well into the school year!

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Gleniffer Lake: A History

With a gorgeous beach and so much to do during the summer months, Gleniffer Lake is a hot spot for summer vacations, family get togethers, or just an escape from the hubbub of the city. Whether you’re an avid golfer or someone who just likes to drive the golf cart, someone who loves water activities like sailing, or you’re a sand castle artist, the lake community has something for everybody. It may be beautiful now, but did you know that Gleniffer Lake didn’t exist before 1983?
Gleniffer Lake, or the Gleniffer Reservoir, is a manmade lake situated in the heart of central Alberta. It was originally formed in 1983 because of the Dickson Dam construction happening at the same time. The dam impounded the Red Deer River, an affluent of the Saskatchewan River, and was built primarily to enhance the the condition of the river, but also to manage flood water and winter runoff. It’s construction prompted the formation of the reservoir, for the purpose of providing recreational capabilities and forming a water supply for prospective municipal and industrial expansions.
The lake stretches 7 kilometers by 2 kilometers with a surface area of about 17 square kilometers. It’s depth ranges around 38 feet with the deepest point in the lake extending down 108 feet. This makes Gleniffer Lake an impeccable place to bring out your Cadence CS5 Spinning Reel and test out your fishing skills. Several species of fish call the deep waters of the lake home, including pike, trout, and walleye. The lake also provides local and nearby residences with fresh drinking water!
Gleniffer Lake may be manmade, but the memories made here are natural and treasured. If you’ve ever wondered what Gleniffer Lake is all about, why not come take a look for yourself? At just 75 minutes north of Calgary, a mere 45 minutes southwest of Red Deer or a 2 hour road trip from Edmonton, Gleniffer Lake is easily accessible for those who live in the city. Come see why we have loved Gleniffer Lake and all it has to offer since 1983!

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