Buffalo Lake is one of eight Métis Settlements in Alberta with a land base that is comprised of 35,356 hectares (3.75 Townships) and has a population of over 1,200 people. Buffalo Lake is located in East Central Alberta, 200 km northeast of Edmonton and 50 km southwest of Lac La Biche. Other towns nearby are Boyle and Smoky Lake. A majority of community members reside on acreages or quarter sections of land. In Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, you will meet friendly people who are proud of their Métis heritage. Buffalo Lake extends a warm welcome to all visitors.

Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement is strategically located for oil and gas industry transportation and servicing with our close proximity to the South Athabasca Oil Sands, which have a projected production of over 3.4 million barrels of oil per day. As such, the oil and gas industry is integral to the local economy and the community is always interested in developing new ventures or partnerships to capitalize on the labour supply and skilled workforce.

The community has drawn other projects including those completed by Solaré Canada to provide solar energy to local buildings and water treatment facility.