Welcome to Sunset Beach at Lake Diefenbaker’s Frequently Asked Questions page. Here, you’ll find answers to the questions we hear most often from buyers and visitors.
Location & Directions
Sunset Beach is located on the east shore of Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a scenic 150 acre subdivision nestled between Elbow and Gardiner Dam/Danielson Provincial Park. It’s about 113 km south of Saskatoon and 205 km northwest of Regina, with easy access off Highways 44 and 19.
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Yes. The Village of Elbow is only about 10 minutes away and has a grocery store, gas station, convenience store, bakery, golf course, restaurants, and more.
We offer a variety of options for you to tour Sunset Beach.
You are welcome to take a self-guided tour anytime. There are designated parking areas and signs to help guide you around. You may also access our self-tour interactive map to help point out the available lots and all of the amenities.
Book a tour! We’ll walk you through the highlights and answer your questions. There are no obligations and no pressure. We want to make sure you don’t miss any of our amenities.
You can also contact Shelley with any questions you may have: Call or text 306-231-4895 or email shelley@sunsetbeachforsale.ca or complete our Contact Form if you have any specific questions. We’d love to hear from you!
If you book a guided tour, one of our staff members will email you to confirm the appointment and provide directions to Sunset Beach as well as a meeting point (usually at the boat launch parking lot).
Once you arrive, the staff member will meet you and provide you with a tour package including our current lot map and price list, featured amenities, and other relevant information.
It will your choice if you prefer a walking tour or a driven tour. If the weather is nice and you are able, we recommend the walking tour to ensure you get a good view of everything.
Your tour guide may ask some questions at the beginning such as if you are familiar with the Lake Diefenbaker area and/or Sunset Beach, if you are interested in a specific type of lot, or if you just want a general tour to get a good idea of the layout of the development.
As you are guided around the development, we will point out the featured amenities, including the boat launch, beach, playground, etc.
You are encouraged to ask any questions you may have at any time.
Most tours last about one hour, but that is completely up to you.
Properties for Sale
Properties are sold on a first-come, first served basis.
To reserve a lot, send a $1000 e-transfer to info@sunsetbeachforsale.ca to start the Offer to Purchase. This deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to the purchase price.
Our lawyer, Tabbetha Gasper of Weber & Gasper, will create an Offer to Purchase document to send to your lawyer along with the Building Specifications document.
An additional 10% non-refundable deposit is required to secure property pricing, availability, and a flexible possession date in this calendar year to best suit your needs. This deposit is held in trust at the Weber & Gasper law office. However, if you would like possession to be immediate (2-3 weeks), we will not require the 10% deposit upfront, just the total purchase balance prior to the possession date.
Once an Offer to Purchase Agreement for a specified lot is completed and the non-refundable 10% deposit is received, your property will be officially placed on HOLD. You are then assured the price and availability.
The title will be transferred as soon as the balance of the purchase price is received.
If you are interested in securing a property, the details required for the sales paperwork are:
- Lot and Block Number
- Purchase Price – Set from Price List, 5% GST will be added
- Deposit Amount –10% required to secure price and availability
- Possession Date (Note: this must be a specific calendar date; cannot just say ASAP. We recommend allowing at least 2 weeks to process the sale)
- Purchaser Information Required: Full name(s), address, and contact information
- Will the purchaser be obtaining a mortgage for the purchase? Purchases that will be completed using mortgage proceeds will need to allow time for the mortgage documentation to be completed, likely at least 3 weeks.
Property sales are handled by our lawyer, Mrs. Tabbetha Gasper, of Weber & Gasper. You can contact Weber & Gasper by telephone at (306) 682-5038 or email at weber.gasper@sasktel.net
WEBER & GASPER LAW OFFICE
512 7th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Humboldt, SK
S0K 2A0
Each purchaser will be responsible for their own legal costs associated with the purchase of a property, and you are welcomed to engage your own legal representation.
Alternatively, Weber & Gasper is affordable, efficient, and professional in its service to assist and represent you in the purchase process. They have handled dozens of transactions for us in nearly 20 years of recreational development projects with ease and expertise and we are confident you will be in excellent hands.
Sunset Beach at Lake Diefenbaker properties are a minimum of 15 x 30 meters in size. Most parkside lots measure 23 x 30 meters in size. Many lakefront and 2nd row properties are 30 x 40 meters and larger.
You can view a full development map with lot dimensions here.
Lot prices are listed on our price list page. GST will be charged on top of the listed lot price.
We do not offer direct financing. You would need to contact a bank or mortgage broker to discuss options.
Services & Inclusions
- All lots are titled, serviced, and available for immediate possession
- Exceptional flexibility with no building time requirements
- Investment protection with Building Specifications registered on each property
- SaskPower service to each property
- All properties include an engineered graveled approach with steel culvert
- Access to onsite amenities including centrally located Legacy Park & Playground, picnic area, extensive natural beach site with all abilities access ramp, little free library, over 3km of walking trails, Sport Court, accessible mini golf area
- The RM of Loreburn No. 254 performs year-round road maintenance
Additional services with annual fees:
- Non-potable water fill station for owner tree establishment and landscaping needs available onsite
- Private, gated boat launch exclusively for owners with new dock system
Yes. The main access road and internal subdivision roads are maintained throughout all seasons by the RM of Loreburn.
Some properties have water and wastewater infrastructure already installed, while others are intentionally left unserviced. This provides flexibility for different ownership preferences.
For buyers who want a ready-to-use lot, serviced properties allow you to bring in an RV or begin building right away with water and wastewater systems already in place.
Other buyers prefer the flexibility to plan their layout first- deciding where to build, place an RV or structures, and choose the water and wastewater solutions that best suit their needs. Unserviced lots allow owners to install infrastructure where and when it works best for them.
Wastewater:
Some lots are equipped with 1000 gallon wastewater holding tanks. A licensed provider based in Elbow offers wastewater removal for a fee.
Water:
Water options vary by lot:
- Some properties have a 1000 gallon potable water holding tank, with the option to haul your own water or arrange delivery (again, there is a service provider in Elbow).
- Other lots feature a private well, providing unlimited potable water directly to the property.
Lake Diefenbaker
Lake Diefenbaker is a regulated reservoir with water levels managed by Gardiner Dam. Flood risk near Sunset Beach is very low.
The Water Security Agency sets the environmental reserve level at a maximum high water mark and the water cannot exceed this level, with height and flow regulated by Gardiner Dam.
Water levels can fluctuate significantly. You can refer to the Water Security Agency’s website for historic water levels.
Yes! Docks and boat lifts are permitted at Sunset Beach, and are not limited to just lakefront owners.
Any required approvals and permitting through the Water Security Agency (WSA) are the responsibility of the lot owner.
Permanent docks or boat lifts
If a dock or boat lift is intended to be permanent, or if installation requires altering the lakebed, shoreline, or boundary (for example: driving piles or adding gravel, sand, or other materials), the lot owners must apply for an Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit (AHPP) through WSA.
The application is reviewed by the Aquatic Habitat Protection Unit and the Lands and Legal Unit on a case-by-case basis.
Seasonal or temporary docks
Seasonal or temporary docks and boat lifts do not require an AHPP, provided they meet WSA’s design and installation standards. However, lot owners must still apply for an annual Land Use Permit.
The proposed structure design and installation must comply with WSA’s “Private Temporary or Seasonal Docks and Boat Lifts“.
Additional considerations
- Existing permit holders are given first priority when renewing annual land-use permits.
- A Land Use Permit is required for structures placed on land owned by the WSA, while the AHPP governs work occuring in or around water bodies
- The permitting process can take up to 45 business days, so early planning is recommended.
Applications typically require:
- GPS coordinates of the proposed location
- A site map showing dock placement
- Additional details outlined in the AHPP application
If approved, the applicant will be issued a 1-5 year Land Use Permit, which must be signed and returned along with the applicable permit fee.
WSA Contact Information
Applications can be sent to:
AHPP@wsask.ca
Aquatic Habitat Protection – Water Security Agency
300-2365 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 4K1
Phone: 1-866-727-5420
Sunset Beach at Lake Diefenbaker has a boat launch exclusively for property owners, providing convenient, easy lake access all season long in a safe and sheltered inland harbor. There is an annual fee for use of the boat launch.
There are other boat launches nearby including:
Gardiner Dam (17 km)
Danielson Park (12 km)
Coteau Beach (4 km)
Tufts Bay (14 km)
Elbow Marina (18 km)
The inlet on the south side of Sunset Beach is named Cooper Bay. This inlet is very deep (ranging from 4 m to 12 m) and does not dry out.
The inlet to the west of Sunset Beach, where our boat launch is located, is named Dog Leg Coulee. It is also very deep (ranging from 3 m to 11.5 m), sheltered, and does not dry out.
Please see the 2017 depth map created by AE Engineering.
Lake Diefenbaker has excellent water quality for boating, swimming, fishing, and other water activities.
Building at Sunset Beach
No, you do not have to build and there are no time requirements if you choose to build.
Sunset Beach gives you complete flexibility to enjoy your property your way:
- Use an RV now- stay temporarily or indefinitely
- Bring in a park model or RTM
- Build a cabin or lake home on your timeline
Whether you want a simple lake escape now, plan for a future cabin as your family or needs grow, or build right away, you can adjust your property use as your lifestyle changes. Sunset Beach lets you invest today and enjoy it on your own timeline.
All construction must follow the Sunset Beach Building Specification and Development Agreement and RM of Loreburn zoning rules.
The Building Specifications document is registered against the lot for the protection of the purchaser and other owners of lots in the subdivision.
You will need a development permit and building permit from the municipality before construction begins.
We recommend contacting the RM of Loreburn in the early planning stages (prior to any building).
Listing of local business, services, and supply companies can be found at:
All properties within Sunset Beach are zoned Resort Residential, allowing RVs, park models, cabins, and lake homes on ANY of the lots.
One principal use dwelling is allowed per lot.
There are no minimum building sizes or age restrictions on RVs.
You can dig a basement, build a fence, install a deck, or add a shed, as long as it follows RM of Loreburn bylaws and Sunset Beach building specifications.
As per the RM of Loreburn bylaw, there can be only ONE RV per lot.
Guest recreational vehicles shall NOT be permitted on sites where the principal residential use is a recreational vehicle.
Guest recreational vehicles shall NOT be hooked up to the water and sewer service connections on any site, whether or not those connections serve the existing principal use on the site.
Guest recreational vehicles are permitted for up to 30 days per calendar year, between April 1st and October 31st. 30 days shall mean the number of days ANY guest recreational vehicle is present on a site.
Please feel free to contact the RM of Loreburn if you have any additional questions. You can find their website and contact information here.
Yes! Trees, shrubs, and landscaping are welcomed and encouraged.
Servicing Properties
All plumbing installations require a permit be obtained from Saskatchewan Health Authority prior to installing plumbing works. All plumbing work is to be performed by a Journeyman Plumber. Homeowners may be able to do their own plumbing if their plumbing system will not be connected to a communal water system. For rural inspections, submit the permit application to your inspector 5 days in advance of the inspection.
Wastewater removal is readily available from local haulers with agreements to dispose in the Village of Elbow lagoon on a fee-for-service basis.
Rural Plumbing Permit Process
The process for rural plumbing permit application, approval, and inspection will be as follows:
Step 1: Submit application and payment to Heartland Health Region in Rosetown: hhr.publichealthinspection@saskhealthauthority.ca
Step 2: Public Health Inspector reviews the application.
Accepted applications: Contactor will receive a permit number.
Rejected applications: Contractor will have application returned for resubmission.
Step 3: Contractor contacts the district inspector to book an inspection. The permit number and location must be provided during booking. Contractors must give at minimum 5 business days’ notice for inspections. You may not schedule an inspection prior to permit approval and payment.
Step 4: Once the plumbing works is inspected and approved, the district inspector issues the completed permit to the contractor.
Owners have the option to install water holding tanks or drill a well on their property if one is not already installed.
Potable water is readily available from the Village of Elbow by local suppliers on a fee for service basis or you are welcome to haul your own.
If you choose to drill a well, you need to apply for a Permit to Conduct Ground Water Investigation from the Water Security Agency.
Sunset Beach well water success was achieved in the fall of 2018 by All Out Drilling. For details, contact Brody Ellis at 306-948-9307 or visit their website.
Yes, we have a non-potable water fill station exclusively for lot owners for landscaping and tree watering convenience. Property owners are asked to contact us directly to obtain access instructions.
Sunset Beach fire suppression services will be provided by the Village of Elbow Fire Department under agreement with the RM of Loreburn.
The fire department is familiar with the Sunset Beach irrigation system and is able to access this for water in the case of an emergency.
The RM of Loreburn operates a waste disposal grounds located on NW 01-27-05 W3.
As residents of the municipality, Sunset Beach lot owners are welcome to use these grounds for disposal of domestic waste, wood, and steel. There are designated sites for each type of waste and it must be sorted. The municipality has placed a red Loraas bin at the waste disposal grounds to help with the removal of items that cannot be put into designated areas.
The municipality does not accept tires, construction rubble, hazardous waste of any kind, concrete, used oil or containers at the site.
Current hours of operation can be found on the RM of Loreburn website under Services.
The Sunset Beach Community Association has also facilitated garbage pickup by Loraas Disposal for a fee. Service is from May until October, every second Tuesday. New lot owners can contact Jason Janzen at Loraas to set up service: 306-242-2300
The RM of Loreburn has a Loraas Recycle bin at the nuisance grounds/solid waste disposal site.
Items which may be placed in the recycle bin included: flattened corrugated cardboard and paperboard, newspapers, flyers, magazines, telephone books, brown paper bags, paper egg cartons, aluminum cans, milk cartons, juice cartons, plastic drinking bottles, plastic grocery bags, and glass bottles.
For more information, contact the RM office 306-644-2022
All properties at Sunset Beach have SaskPower service available.
Parkside lots have 100 amp custom power pedestals ready to activate.
Others require an electrician for final connection.
All new owners will have access to step by step instructions for getting their new power system in place.
You can contact SaskPower by phone at 1-888-757-6937
No, natural gas is not feasible at this time.
However, electrical or propane alternatives are viable, and cost effective.
Property taxes at Sunset Beach are payable to the RM of Loreburn #254. Taxes are based on an assessment of the lot and any subsequent property developments.
Municipal Taxes are calculated as the Taxable Assessment (80% of the assessed value) divided by 1000, multiplied by the Mill Rate, multiplied by the Mill Rate Factor.
Education taxes are calculated as the Taxable Assessment divided by 1000 multiplied by the Education Mill Rate.
Please note that assessed values and mill rate factors can change annually.
Contact the RM of Loreburn for further details.
There are no annual maintenance fees to the developer. There is an annual fee for the boat launch and the non-potable water well, if you choose to use these amenities.
There are currently no fees payable to the property owners association, but this may be subject to change in the future.
Annual property taxes, along with lagoon fees and licenses are payable to the RM of Loreburn:
Annual Lagoon Fees – $175 annually
Mobile Trailer License – $100 annually
Please contact the RM of Loreburn.
Recreation
Yes, you may use these types of vehicles, as long as you adhere to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, including the RM of Loreburn Bylaws.
There is a designated parking area near the beach for quads, ATV’s, and golf carts.
There are 4 golf courses within an hour of Sunset Beach at Lake Diefenbaker:
- Harbor Golf Club at Elbow
- Riverview Golf Club at Outlook
- Dakota Dunes Golf Links near Saskatoon
- Sage View Golf Club at Riverhurst
Sunset Beach has over 3 km of recreational trails throughout the development. Buffalo Berry Trail runs along the shoreline with spectacular views of Lake Diefenbaker. Lilac Blossom trails runs through the interior of the development. Wild Sage trail runs north of the development. The trails have benches and garbage cans along the paths.
Sunset Beach is also adjacent to the Trans Canada Trail (also known as The Great Trail): one of the world’s longest networks of multi-use recreational trails.
Just up the road from Sunset Beach is the Elbow Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail. Hiking, cycling, and jogging are encouraged in the spring, summer, and autumn months, and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
We also recommend checking out the sand dunes at nearby Douglas Park.
Accessibility
Sunset Beach has an accessible ramp to the main beach area to allow easier access. It is wide enough to accommodate most wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, etc.
Sunset Beach has installed an accessible public washroom near the Wild Sage Trail entrance. There is a parking lot located beside this location.
There is a kiosk with full development map showing the trails throughout Sunset Beach located near the entrance to Wild Sage trail. There is a parking area and accessible public washroom located here as well.
The trails at Sunset Beach have rest stops with benches and garbage cans along the way. The trails are wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers.
There are some inclusive components at the Legacy Park & Playground.
There are benches and picnic tables in this area as well.
