Sage Cabin stays
Four identical cabins with two queen beds, a full bath, kitchenette, cookware, a gas fireplace, smart TV, BBQ, bedding, towels, toiletries, and free WiFi — plus the communal fire pit by the Lodge.
What we offer
The stay, made easy
Settle in. We have the essentials covered.
Timber Lodge gatherings
A 20x20 lodge with a commercial kitchen and dining room, plus a covered 12x20 seating area for weddings, reunions, retreats, and team days.
Water and forest access
Bring your boat, your fishing gear, or just your walking shoes. The beach, boat launch, Nine Mile Creek, and forest paths are right here.
Before you arrive
Plan your trip
Your cabin's stocked and ready — here's what's worth packing yourself, and where to find it nearby if you need to top up.
What to bring
Food & kitchen
- Groceries and beverages — the kitchenette (sink, microwave, induction cooktop, fridge/freezer) is ready but not stocked
- A cooler for the drive in
- Marshmallows and fixings for the fire pit
Weather & layers
- A warm layer for the evening — northern nights cool off fast
- A waterproof or windproof jacket
- Comfortable footwear, plus water shoes for the beach and creek
Sun & bug protection
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Insect repellent — mosquitoes and blackflies are part of boreal lake life, especially late spring through midsummer
Lake, beach & boat launch
- Swimsuits and towels for the private beach on Nine Mile Creek
- Life jackets if you're bringing your own boat — Widewater's public launch is close by
- Fishing gear, plus a valid Alberta licence
Around the cabin
- A flashlight or headlamp — the dark skies here make for great stargazing
- Firewood or fire starter, if you don't want to source it locally
- Phone charger and basic first-aid items
Traveling with pets
- Food, bowls, bedding, and a leash — cabins are pet-friendly for a nightly surcharge
- A heads-up to us ahead of arrival so we can note it on your reservation
Wildlife note: keep food, coolers, and garbage secured overnight, and give any wildlife you spot plenty of space.
What's Nearby
The Town of Slave Lake is about a 15–20 minute drive east of the resort and covers just about everything you might need — groceries, a pharmacy, banking, auto service, and a full range of places to eat. Everything below is in Slave Lake unless it says otherwise; a few spots west along Highway 2 are noted with their distance. Tap a category for names, addresses, phone numbers, and hours.
Groceries
Sobeys
1500 Main Street SW (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Full grocery store with a deli and bakery
Mon–Sun 8am–9pm
Greg’s No Frills
100 Main Street S, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3
Discount grocery store — good for a big stock-up
Mon–Sun 8am–9pm
Walmart Supercentre
1500 Main Street S (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Groceries plus camping, fishing, and household basics
Mon–Sun 8am–10pm
Pharmacy
Rexall Pharmacy
233 Main Street, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A1
Pharmacy with health, beauty, and convenience items — open seven days
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm
Sat 9am–6pm
Sun 10am–5pm
Pharmasave
317 Main Street, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Pharmacy — weekdays only
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Sat–Sun closed
Slave Lake Apple Drugs
108 6 Avenue NW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A1
Local pharmacy — open Saturdays too
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm
Sat 10am–5pm
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
102 6 Avenue SW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Local pharmacy
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Liquor
Liquor Depot
1500 Main Street S (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Beer, wine, and spirits — open seven days
Mon–Thu 10am–9pm
Fri–Sat 10am–10pm
Sun 12pm–8pm
ACE Liquor Discounter
Unit 461, 1500 Main Street SE (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Beer, wine, and spirits
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Great Canadian Liquor
101 2 Avenue NW, Slave Lake, AB
Beer, wine, and spirits
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Hardware & home
Timberland Home Hardware Building Centre
North Highway 88, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Hardware, tools, and building supplies — also sells fishing licences
Mon–Fri 7am–5:30pm
Sat 9am–4pm
Sun closed
Canadian Tire
1500 Main Street SW (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Home, auto, camping, and fishing gear — also sells fishing licences
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Gas & fuel
Canadian Tire Gas Bar
1500 Main Street SW (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Gas bar and auto centre on site
Husky
104 6 Avenue NW, Slave Lake, AB
Gas and truck stop with a convenience store
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Restaurants
Boston Pizza
604 Main Street SW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Family restaurant and sports bar — pizza, pasta, and burgers
Mon–Thu 11am–12am
Fri–Sat 11am–1am
Sun 11am–12am
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual
1500 Holmes Trail SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3
Casual steakhouse with a full bar
Mon–Fri 11am–11pm
Sat 10am–11pm
Sun 10am–10pm
TA’s Asian Grill & Steakhouse
109 2 Avenue NW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A1
Asian dishes and steaks
Mon–Thu 11am–10pm
Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
Sun 11:30am–9pm
Delhi to Lahore
213 2 Avenue NW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Indian and Pakistani food
Daily 12pm–10pm (closed Tuesdays)
The Landing
1200 Main Street SW, Slave Lake, AB
Restaurant inside the Slave Lake Inn & Conference Centre
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Korner Kitchen
Centre Street, Kinuso, AB T0G 1K0
About 30 km west of the resort, in Kinuso
Homemade meals, baking, and ice cream
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Diner 450
Driftpile Cree Nation Travel Centre, Highway 2, Driftpile, AB
About 55 km west of the resort, in Driftpile
Run by Driftpile Cree Nation — fry bread tacos, chicken, fresh-cut fries, fish, and baking
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Quick eats
McDonald’s
1220 Main Street SW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3
Fast food — burgers, fries, and breakfast
Open daily, early morning to late evening — call to confirm current hours
Tim Hortons
1500 Main Street SW (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Coffee, breakfast, and baked goods — opens at 5am
Mon–Sun 5am–11pm
A&W
900 Main Street S, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Burgers, fries, and root beer
Mon–Sat 6am–11pm
Sun 8am–11pm
Subway
Unit 106, 202 Main Street, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Subs and wraps — easy to pack for a day out
Mon–Fri 7am–10pm
Sat 8am–9pm
Sun 9am–9pm
Dairy Queen
1500 Main Street SW (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Burgers, fries, and ice cream treats
Mon–Sun 10am–11pm
Domino’s Pizza
702 15 Avenue SW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4
Pizza for pickup — delivery likely won't reach the resort, so call to check
Mon–Thu & Sun 10:30am–12am
Fri–Sat 10:30am–1am
barBURRITO
Unit 510, 1500 Main Street S (Cornerstone), Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Burritos, bowls, and tacos
Mon–Sat 10am–10pm
Sun 10am–9pm
Canyon Creek Winks
118 Seppola Drive, Canyon Creek, AB T0G 0M0
About 6 km west of the resort — the closest stop
Convenience store with pizza and fishing bait
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Coffee & treats
FIX Coffee Bar & Bakery
317 Main Street, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Coffee, espresso, and fresh baking
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Bestea Eats & Treats
601 6 Avenue SE, Slave Lake, AB
Bubble tea, Filipino comfort food, cakes, and pastries
Call ahead to confirm current hours
Health & emergency
Slave Lake Healthcare Centre
309 6 Street NE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Hospital with a 24/7 emergency department — in an emergency, call 911
Banking
Scotiabank
Unit 28, 100 Main Street S, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Bank branch
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat–Sun closed
Auto & tire
Fountain Tire
600 Highway 88 N, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Tire sales and repairs
24-hour emergency road service
Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm
Sat 9am–2pm
Kal Tire
100 Caribou Trail NW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Tire sales and repairs
Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm
Sat 8am–5pm
Sun closed
Fishing licences
Buy online
mywildalberta.ca (a WIN card is required)
Or in person
Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both sell them locally
Good to know: hours can shift seasonally or on a holiday Monday — worth a quick call ahead if you’re arriving late.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what guests ask us most. Don’t see yours? Get in touch.
What’s included in a Sage Cabin?
Each of our four Sage Cabins comes with two queen beds and all bedding, a full bathroom with a stand-up shower plus towels and toiletries, a kitchenette (sink, microwave, induction cooktop, fridge/freezer) with all cookware and dishware, a gas fireplace, a large smart TV, and free WiFi. Outside you’ll find your own BBQ and picnic table, and there’s a communal fire pit by the Lodge for everyone to share. Every cabin is fully municipally serviced.
Are pets allowed?
Yes — we’re happy to welcome your furry family members. A nightly pet surcharge applies; just let us know when you book so we can note it on your reservation.
What does a stay cost?
Sage Cabins are $275/night. One-night stays add a $75 short-stay fee. Check exact pricing and live availability for your dates on our Book page.
What are your check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. If you need something different, just ask — we’ll do our best to work with you.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made at least 7 days before arrival receive a full refund; cancellations within 7 days of arrival are non-refundable. Contact us directly if something comes up — we’re happy to talk through it.
Is there boat or water access?
Yes. Timber Shores sits on Lesser Slave Lake with direct access to Widewater’s only boat launch, just steps from the resort. The property also backs onto Nine Mile Creek, with a private, secluded sandy beach for guests.
Can you host a wedding, retreat, or group event?
Yes. The Timber Lodge is our 20x20 gathering space, with a commercial kitchen and dining room plus a covered 12x20 outdoor seating area — well suited to weddings, reunions, retreats, and team gatherings. Tell us about your group and we’ll help you plan it.
What should I bring?
Your cabin is fully stocked and ready to go, but groceries, warm layers, and bug spray are worth packing yourself. See the full What to Bring checklist above for everything.
How do I book a stay?
The easiest way is directly through our Book page, or you can call us at 780-849-2172.
For groups and celebrations
A lodge with room for the good parts.
Bring the people, the menu, and the reason to gather. The Timber Lodge gives your group a generous shared space without losing the feeling of being out in the woods.
Make it yours
Let's plan your stay.
We are a small, hands-on resort. Share your dates, group size, and plans, and we will help you find the right cabin or lodge setup.