Larkspur Real Estate
Named for the wildflowers — Lac Ste. Anne south shore, Lac Ste. Anne County
Lake Properties in Larkspur
Larkspur takes its name from the blue-violet wildflowers that bloom along Alberta lake shores in early summer — a name that fits this small, quiet community on Lac Ste. Anne's southern shoreline. Lac Ste. Anne is one of Alberta's most historically layered lakes: a sacred gathering place for Indigenous peoples for centuries, and since the 19th century one of North America's most significant Catholic pilgrimage destinations, with the annual July pilgrimage drawing tens of thousands. Larkspur sits on these storied shores without fanfare — a modest lake community, 70 km west of Edmonton, where the lake's depth of history runs quietly beneath the summer routine of boats and docks and evening light on the water. At $305,000 average, it's Lac Ste. Anne access on the quieter south shore.
Seasonal Cabin / Cottage
Lac Ste. Anne south shore seasonal cottages on one of Alberta's most historically significant lakes.
Year-Round Lake Home
Insulated year-round Larkspur properties with Lac Ste. Anne access and west Edmonton corridor services.
Lakefront Premium
Direct Lac Ste. Anne south shore frontage with private dock and open water views west of Edmonton.
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Why is Larkspur named for a wildflower?
Larkspur takes its name from the larkspur wildflower — tall, blue-violet flowering plants that bloom along Alberta lake shores and meadows in early summer. The name captures the natural character of the Lac Ste. Anne shoreline, where native wildflowers bloom in the transitional parkland environment around the lake. It's a gentler name than many Alberta lake community names, and it fits: Larkspur is one of the smaller, quieter summer villages on the lake.
Where is Larkspur on Lac Ste. Anne?
Larkspur is on the southern shores of Lac Ste. Anne in Lac Ste. Anne County, west of Edmonton. Lac Ste. Anne is a large lake accessible via Highway 43 and the secondary roads that circle its approximately 30 km perimeter. The southern shore communities have a more sheltered orientation than the exposed north and west shores, and Larkspur is among the smaller community presences on this historically significant lake.
How far is Larkspur from Edmonton?
Larkspur is approximately 70 km west of Edmonton via Highway 43 — roughly 55 to 60 minutes under normal conditions. The Highway 43 corridor is a well-travelled route, and Stony Plain and Spruce Grove provide services at roughly the halfway point. As a southern-shore community, Larkspur's access involves a short drive around or south of the lake from the main highway junction.
What makes Lac Ste. Anne special?
Lac Ste. Anne is exceptional among Alberta lakes for its combination of recreational quality and historical depth. The lake has been a sacred gathering place for Indigenous peoples for centuries, and became one of North America's most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites in the 19th century — the annual July pilgrimage draws tens of thousands. The lake's fishing is good — walleye and pike — and its size provides excellent boating. Buying on Lac Ste. Anne means buying on a lake with a story.
Is Larkspur seasonal or year-round?
Larkspur has both seasonal and year-round residents. As one of Lac Ste. Anne's smaller communities, it has a traditionally seasonal character, but the growing Edmonton commuter and remote-work population has increased year-round occupancy at lake communities across the corridor. Buyers should confirm winterisation and services for specific properties.
What are land title transfer fees like in Alberta?
Alberta's Land Title Transfer Fees are minimal compared to Ontario's or BC's Land Transfer Taxes. At Larkspur's average of around $305,000, Alberta's closing cost advantage is meaningful — reinforcing the overall value of Lac Ste. Anne lakefront property compared to cottage country in higher-tax provinces.