Anzac & Gregoire Lake Real Estate & Homes for Sale
More space. Lake access. A quieter way to live.
Explore rural homes, larger lots, lake-view properties and year-round outdoor living southeast of Fort McMurray.
Anzac or Gregoire Lake Estates?
Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates are neighbouring but separate rural communities. They share access to Gregoire Lake and similar rural lifestyle features, but buyers should evaluate them as separate real-estate markets.
Anzac
Anzac is the larger rural hamlet, approximately 45 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray. It offers residential streets, larger lots, schools, local services, healthcare, recreation facilities and access to Gregoire Lake.
- K–12 education within the community
- Anzac Recreation Centre
- Local services
- Lake access
- Conventional and manufactured homes
- Acreage-style properties
- Highway 881 access
Gregoire Lake Estates
Gregoire Lake Estates is a much smaller residential hamlet located beside the lake and surrounding boreal forest. It originally developed as a cottage community and has gradually become a year-round residential area.
- Smaller residential setting
- Lake-view and lakefront properties
- Cabins and cottage-style homes
- Larger residential lots
- Boreal forest setting
- Stronger recreational/lakeside character
The communities are close to one another, but buyers should evaluate them as separate real-estate markets.
About Anzac & Gregoire Lake
Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates offer a very different lifestyle from Fort McMurray’s urban communities.
Anzac is a rural hamlet southeast of Fort McMurray, located along the shores of Willow Lake, commonly known as Gregoire Lake. The community combines residential streets, schools, services, recreation and larger rural properties.
Nearby Gregoire Lake Estates is smaller and more residential, with homes close to the lake and boreal forest.
The two communities share access to boating, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation while remaining connected to Fort McMurray through Highway 881 and Highway 63.
Gregoire Lake or Willow Lake?
You may see both names used. Current regional material refers to the lake as Willow Lake, while Gregoire Lake Provincial Park, Gregoire Lake Estates and “Gregoire Lake” remain established and commonly used names.
For real-estate searches, buyers may encounter both terms.
What Types of Properties Will You Find Here?
Detached Homes
Single-family detached properties include bungalows, two-storey homes and other conventional housing styles.
Manufactured & Modular Homes
Manufactured and modular housing forms part of the Anzac market.
Acreage-Style Properties
Larger rural parcels can provide additional privacy, parking and outdoor space.
Lakefront & Lake-View Homes
Gregoire Lake Estates includes properties where lake proximity and views can materially affect value.
Cabins & Recreational Properties
Cottage-style and recreational properties are part of the broader Gregoire Lake market.
Garages & Workshops
Detached garages, workshops and room for recreational vehicles are common considerations in the rural market.
Condos
Anzac also includes some apartment-style condominium options.
Vacant Land
Occasional vacant residential parcels may be available.
Anzac generally has the broader housing mix, while Gregoire Lake Estates is more strongly oriented toward detached homes, cabins and recreational/lakeside properties.
Anzac & Gregoire Lake at a Glance
Housing
Detached homes, manufactured homes, acreages & cabins
Lots
Larger rural parcels & lake-oriented properties
Schools
K–12 education available in Anzac
Outdoor Living
Boating, fishing, camping, trails & winter recreation
Fort McMurray Access
Highway 881 + Highway 63
Property Services
Water/sewer connection status varies by property
Anzac & Gregoire Lake Property Prices
Current completed-home working range: approx. $290,000 – $570,000+ as of October 2026.
This should only be treated as a current working range. Both markets are very small, and one new listing can change the median dramatically. Acreage properties, lakefront homes, cabins, manufactured properties and larger custom homes can all fall outside this range.
Anzac
Current October 2026 inventory is extremely limited, so recent comparable sales are more useful than a neighbourhood-wide average.
Gregoire Lake Estates
Current inventory is also limited, and lake access, lot size, garage/workshop features and property condition can create substantial differences in value.
"Anzac and Gregoire Lake are worth considering if what you really want is more space, outdoor recreation and a quieter setting — not simply a house with a Fort McMurray postal address.
Anzac gives you more community infrastructure than you might expect from a rural hamlet. You have schools from Kindergarten through Grade 12, a major recreation centre, local services and lake access. Gregoire Lake Estates takes the rural lifestyle even further. It is smaller, more residential and more closely tied to the lake.
The trade-off is obvious: you are farther from Fort McMurray’s major grocery stores, hospitals, shopping and employment areas. For the right buyer, that is not necessarily a negative. It is the reason they are looking here in the first place.
I would just make sure buyers think beyond the house itself and look carefully at water and sewer servicing, commute, winter access, lot maintenance, outbuildings and lake proximity."
Rural Property? The House Is Only Part of the Decision.
Buying in Anzac or Gregoire Lake Estates requires a different checklist from buying a home in Timberlea or Thickwood.
Lot Size & Boundaries
Confirm the true parcel size, boundaries and any easements.
Water & Sewer
Verify the exact municipal connection status for the property.
Drainage & Culverts
Review drainage, grading and driveway culverts.
Winter Access
Consider driveway length, snow clearing and road conditions.
Garages & Outbuildings
Check permits, construction and utility connections.
RV & Boat Storage
Confirm usable space and applicable property restrictions.
Heating
Review heating systems and energy costs.
Internet
Confirm available internet service rather than assuming urban-level connectivity.
Insurance
Review rural-property and lake-adjacent insurance requirements.
FireSmart
Consider vegetation, tree management and wildfire-mitigation practices.
Lake Proximity
Review shoreline, drainage and water-access considerations where relevant.
Comparable Sales
Compare similar rural properties, not suburban Fort McMurray homes.
Is the Property Connected to Municipal Water & Sewer?
Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates are included in the RMWB Rural Water and Sewer Servicing Connection Program. However, buyers should never assume that every property already has the same servicing arrangement.
Ask:
Time-sensitive information — verify before publishing
The current source states approximately $10,000 for one service and $16,000 for both water and sewer, with a current eligible-property connection deadline of December 31, 2028. These fees and the deadline must be verified with the RMWB and should not be treated as permanent.
Two neighbouring homes may have different servicing arrangements, so verify the specific property before making an offer. Athir’s source identifies servicing as one of the most important current real-estate issues in both communities.
Buying Near the Lake? The Shoreline Matters Too.
Lakefront and lake-view properties can offer a very different lifestyle and market value from inland homes, but they also deserve additional investigation. This applies primarily to Gregoire Lake Estates and lake-adjacent Anzac properties.
Review:
A lakefront property should be compared with similar lake-oriented properties rather than an inland home of the same square footage.
Anzac Recreation Centre
The Anzac Recreation Centre is one of the community’s strongest built amenities.
Indoor Facilities
- •NHL-sized arena
- •Fitness centre
- •Indoor field house
- •Indoor running track
- •Indoor playground
- •Multipurpose rooms
- •Community meeting spaces
Outdoor Facilities
- •Soccer field
- •Football field
- •Baseball diamond
- •Playground
- •Skatepark
For a rural community of this size, the recreation infrastructure is unusually substantial.
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park is one of the area’s strongest lifestyle advantages. Recreation includes:
For buyers who boat, fish, camp or spend significant time outdoors, living nearby can make those activities part of normal life rather than an occasional trip.
Lake & Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation is one of the defining features of both Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates. Residents may have access to:
Anzac also has its own Day Use Area with beach and boat-launch access, so residents do not always need to travel around the lake to the provincial park for water access.
Schools in Anzac
One of Anzac’s biggest practical advantages as a rural community is the ability for students to attend school locally from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Anzac Community School
112 Christina Drive
Current planned configuration from October 13, 2026: Kindergarten–Grade 6.
Bill Woodward School
107 Christina Drive
Current planned configuration following the Grade 6 transition: Grades 7–12.
Time-sensitive — verify before publishing
The Grade 6 transition is scheduled for October 13, 2026. After that date, verify that the transition occurred as planned and update the wording from future tense to current tense.
Gregoire Lake Estates does not have its own regular K–12 school. Students access school services through the broader rural education area, including Anzac.
Shopping & Everyday Services
Anzac
Anzac has more local services than many small rural communities. Local amenities include:
- •Grocery/convenience shopping
- •Fuel
- •Restaurants/food services
- •Community health services
- •Municipal services
- •Recreation
- •Schools
- •Family/community programming
Gregoire Lake Estates
Gregoire Lake Estates has considerably fewer commercial services and relies more heavily on nearby Anzac and Fort McMurray.
For major grocery shopping, banking, larger retail, hospital services, specialist healthcare and a wider range of restaurants and professional services, residents generally travel into Fort McMurray.
The trade-off is more land, privacy, forest and lake access in exchange for less immediate urban convenience.
Getting to Fort McMurray
Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates connect with Fort McMurray primarily through Highway 881 and Highway 63.
Anzac
Approximately 45 km southeast of Fort McMurray.
Gregoire Lake Estates
Approximately 32 km southeast of Fort McMurray based on regional information.
Actual travel time depends heavily on weather, winter road conditions, traffic, highway conditions and final destination.
Rural Transit
Residents are not entirely dependent on private vehicles. RMWB currently operates rural transit connecting Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates and Fort McMurray.
Time-sensitive — verify before publishing
Current source information says service operates Tuesday through Friday. Do not hard-code departure times. Verify the current rural-transit schedule with RMWB and prefer linking to the live RMWB schedule.
Is Anzac a Good Fit for You?
Anzac may be worth considering if you’re looking for:
Is Gregoire Lake Estates a Good Fit for You?
Gregoire Lake Estates may be worth considering if you’re looking for:
Gregoire Lake Estates may be less suitable if you want schools, extensive retail or major services within the immediate community.
A Small Community With Limited Future Expansion
Current municipal planning describes Gregoire Lake Estates as largely built out, with major physical expansion not currently planned due to development constraints.
That means future housing supply is more likely to come from existing-home resales, renovation, rebuilding and redevelopment of existing parcels.
For buyers who value a small-community feel, limited expansion may be part of the appeal.
Rural Living Comes With Different Maintenance
Living close to boreal forest means thinking about property maintenance differently than you would in an urban Fort McMurray neighbourhood. Buyers should be comfortable with:
- •Wildlife awareness
- •Secure garbage storage
- •Tree and vegetation management
- •FireSmart considerations
- •Longer driveways
- •Snow clearing
- •Rural outdoor maintenance
The scenery is the perk. The maintenance should not be a surprise.
Buying or Selling Here? Compare Rural Properties Properly.
With very limited inventory and highly varied properties, comparable sales need to match much more than bedrooms and square footage.
For Buyers
Review:
- •Property type
- •Lot size
- •Property boundaries
- •Municipal zoning
- •Water/sewer connection status
- •Remaining septic/holding infrastructure
- •Drainage
- •Culverts
- •Driveway condition
- •Winter access
- •Garage/workshop permits
- •Outbuildings
- •RV/boat storage
- •Heating system
- •Internet availability
- •Insurance
- •FireSmart considerations
- •Tree/vegetation management
- •Lake proximity
- •Shoreline restrictions
- •Recent comparable sales
For Sellers
Anzac
- •Larger lot
- •Municipal servicing
- •Oversized garage
- •Workshop
- •RV parking
- •Updated mechanical systems
- •Acreage privacy
- •Forest backing
- •Highway access
- •Proximity to schools and recreation
Gregoire Lake Estates
- •Lakefront position
- •Lake views
- •Water access
- •Large garage/workshop
- •Lot size
- •Municipal servicing
- •Updated condition
- •Year-round suitability
- •Outdoor living space
Very low inventory does not automatically justify an unrealistic asking price. Buyers can still compare a property with Anzac, Saprae Creek and other rural Wood Buffalo alternatives. Compare property type, lot size, servicing, condition, outbuildings, lake access and location.
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Homes for Sale in Anzac & Gregoire Lake
Active Anzac and Gregoire Lake listings update regularly and inventory is often very limited. Connect with Athir for current rural homes, lakefront properties, acreages and vacant land for sale near Gregoire Lake.
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Rural communities · Approx. 45 km southeast of Fort McMurray · Gregoire Lake / Willow Lake
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