Wetaskiwin Travel Guide

Welcome to Wetaskiwin!

Located in Alberta's Heartland, just 70 km (43 mi) south of Edmonton, the city of Wetaskiwin—meaning "the hills where peace was made" in Cree—sits east of Highway 2 at the junctions of Highway 2A and Highway 13. Its diverse and mixed heritage, characterized by First Nations, early pioneering, immigrant and Hutterite cultures have formed its foundations and paved the way for modern visions of a healthy, inclusive and sustainable future for residents and visitors alike.

The quaint prairie centre offers a decidedly small-town feel, complete with an historic downtown commercial district of restored, turn-of-the-century buildings and landmarks, including the impressive City Hall building and iconic water tower, the oldest functioning one of its kind in all of Canada. Strong ties to transportation in all forms makes the city a must-see destination for automotive, aviation and railway enthusiasts and can be witnessed at the famed Reynolds-Alberta Museum. For those seeking local artistic talents, galleries are a good bet, while the agricultural grounds are an excellent destination for the high-adrenaline and Western heritage showcase that is the Rawhide Rodeo, held annually every May. Area parks, golf courses and a centrally-located civic centre might appeal to those with active pursuits, while thrill-seekers can delight in an open-cockpit biplane tour, available late-May through early September.

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