Less than 3 km from Gull Lake & Parkland Beach, this 159.5± acre fully treed parcel offers exceptional privacy, recreation & long-term investment potential. Mature spruce, cottonwood & poplar, rolling terrain, a natural ravine & an old homestead clearing create an outstanding setting for a private retreat.
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A rare opportunity less than 3 km from Gull Lake and Parkland Beach. This remarkable 159.5± acre, fully treed quarter section combines exceptional recreational appeal, privacy, mature timber, wildlife habitat and intriguing long-term investment potential in one of Ponoka County’s most desirable lake-country locations.
The property is a true blank canvas. Mature stands of spruce, cottonwood and poplar create a beautiful and established forest setting, while gently undulating terrain, a natural ravine and a cleared former homestead site add character and provide numerous possibilities for future building sites, trails and recreational use. The diverse landscape provides excellent habitat for white-tailed deer, moose and other wildlife, making this an outstanding private retreat for hunting, hiking, ATVing, camping or simply enjoying your own secluded piece of Central Alberta.
Its location is difficult to duplicate. Gull Lake, Parkland Beach, the Summer Village of Parkland Beach, public lake access and Gull Lake Golf Course are all nearby, providing boating, fishing, swimming, golfing and year-round recreation within minutes of the property.
Beyond its recreational qualities, the parcel also offers compelling long-term investment potential. The property is presently zoned Agricultural, while the established subdivision immediately adjacent is zoned Country Residential. Ponoka County’s planning documents also identify areas surrounding Gull Lake as having potential for multi-lot residential development, subject to detailed planning, servicing, engineering, rezoning and County approval. This does not guarantee future subdivision or development approval, but it creates an interesting long-term opportunity for a purchaser wanting to hold a large recreational property today while exploring potential future land-use options.
Whether your vision is to preserve the entire quarter as a private recreational sanctuary, establish a secluded country residence, create a family legacy property, or investigate future Country Residential development, this property offers exceptional flexibility.
NW-4-42-1-W5 - Ponoka County, AB
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Ponoka County is centrally located between Edmonton and Calgary and encompasses approximately 721,000 acres, with a population of 9,998. The regional economy is anchored by agriculture and agribusiness, with additional strength in health care, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, retail, professional services and tourism; nearby Ponoka, with a population of more than 7,300, serves as an important regional service centre.
The region benefits from strong transportation access, including the Highway 2 corridor, rail service and proximity to Red Deer and Edmonton International Airport. Ponoka County maintains approximately 1,400 miles of municipal roads and describes itself as having an “open for business” approach to economic development.
Agriculture remains a major economic driver, supporting cattle, grain, dairy, poultry, equine operations and a large network of agricultural service businesses. Ponoka is also home to significant livestock marketing infrastructure, reinforcing the area’s longstanding role within Alberta’s cattle industry.
Gull Lake adds a significant recreational and tourism component to the surrounding economy. At approximately 80.6 km2, the lake is a major Central Alberta recreational destination offering boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, camping, beaches, golf and seasonal recreation, with established residential and seasonal communities around its shoreline.
The property is blanketed in mature timber including spruce, poplar and cottonwood.
Gull Lake is one of Central Alberta’s premier four-season recreation destinations, offering boating, fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and watersports throughout the summer, along with excellent ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. Parkland Beach features a sandy public beach, boat launches, walking trails, playgrounds, ball diamonds and an 18-hole disc golf course, while the nearby Gull Lake Golf Course provides additional recreation.
Aspen Beach Provincial Park, located on the south shore of Gull Lake, offers campgrounds, beaches, boat launches, playgrounds and approximately 8 km of trails used for walking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
For this particular property, its 159.5± acres of mature forest, wildlife habitat and varied terrain also provide excellent opportunities for hunting, hiking, ATVing, trail development, camping and creating a private recreational retreat just minutes from the lake.
Gull Lake has a long history as both an agricultural settlement area and recreational destination in Central Alberta. Homesteading around the lake began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s permanent settlement and seasonal recreation were becoming established; the Summer Village of Gull Lake, incorporated in 1913, is recognized as Alberta’s oldest summer village. Aspen Beach Provincial Park was established in 1932, helping cement Gull Lake’s role as a major recreation area for generations of Central Albertans.
Parkland Beach developed later on the north shore of the lake and was incorporated as a summer village in 1984. Today, the Gull Lake area reflects more than a century of transition from homesteading and agriculture toward a mix of farming, country residential development, seasonal communities and lake-oriented recreation.
52°35'32.80"N and 114° 5'30.28"W
Located close to Panoka County’s planning area around Gull Lake for multi-lot development. Property sits adjacent to Country Residential zoned subdivision.
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$57.48 (2026)
Agricultural
MERIDIAN 5 RANGE 1 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 4 QUARTER NORTH WEST
LINC 0033 858 432
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