Gregoire Lake Estates, Alberta
Wood Buffalo had a population of 72,326, a median household income of $184,000, 67% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population. These figures describe the broader census geography, not Gregoire Lake Estates specifically.
Gregoire Lake Estates is a small lakeside recreational-residential community on Gregoire Lake, southeast of Fort McMurray in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The neighbourhood character is primarily low-density, with seasonal cabins and year-round single-detached homes on larger lots, catering to outdoor lifestyles (boating, fishing, snowmobiling) and second-home use. Demographics skew toward households connected to the Fort McMurray labour market (including shift workers) plus retirees and recreation-focused owners, with demand that can fluctuate with regional energy-sector cycles.
Key amenities are nature-anchored rather than retail-heavy: lake access, beaches, campground/recreation facilities, trails, and day-use areas are major draws, while most full-service shopping, healthcare, and broader services are accessed in Fort McMurray. Schools and extensive childcare options are limited within the immediate community, so families typically commute for schooling. Transit options are minimal and car-dependence is high. Real estate pricing tends to be more attainable than Fort McMurray proper, with values influenced by property condition, winterization, lake access, and year-round usability. Rental demand is niche (seasonal and workforce-related), but yields can be attractive due to comparatively lower purchase prices and the ability to target furnished, mid-term rentals; liquidity and resale timelines can be slower than in larger urban neighbourhoods.
In Gregoire Lake Estates, active listing data is currently limited, so pricing trends are best read as indicative rather than definitive across the city’s mix of lake-oriented properties and more typical residential pockets. Based on the available active listings, buyers and investors should treat the current asking-price range and days on market as a snapshot of today’s selection and seller expectations, with conditions likely varying by proximity to the lake, lot characteristics, and the type and age of homes available.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 25
Communities.ca Inc.
Stuart Hall, REALTOR® · Licence #LIC-00651009 · Century 21 Bravo
Data from MLS® System. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are certification marks that are owned by REALTOR® Canada Inc. and licensed exclusively to The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). These certification marks identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA and who must abide by CREA’s By-Laws, Rules, and the REALTOR® Code.
Powered by CREA DDF®