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Welcome to Wetaskiwin - The city that offers big city amenities with small town values.
Situated just 35 minutes south of Edmonton, Wetaskiwin is a picturesque community that offers something for everyone with museums, beautiful parks, outstanding recreational facilities, historical sites, golf courses, fine dining, and shopping.
We are proud to have several museums in our community including the world-class Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum and the Central Alberta Railway Museum.
There are exciting year-round events that include annual festivals, rodeos, farmer’s markets, and a variety of sporting and other events that all make Wetaskiwin an ideal place to live and visit.
Take a stroll down historic Main Street where you will see thirteen restored turn-of-the-century buildings, as well as our newly renovated City Hall.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of our wonderful city with several beautiful parks connected by walking and biking paths, including By-the-Lake-Park which features fishing, picnic areas, and a spray park.
If you are planning a longer visit, Wetaskiwin also boasts a variety of accommodation options from quaint bed and breakfasts, to motels, hotels, and campgrounds. Plan to visit Wetaskiwin for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime!
Bill Elliot Mayor, City of Wetaskiwin
On behalf of the residents, Council and staff of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 it is my pleasure to welcome you to our County, a great place to visit and an exceptional place to live and work!
The County of Wetaskiwin is located on the Highway 2 corridor just 20 minutes south of Edmonton. It has a population of approximately 11,000 and stretches over an area of 3152 square kilometres. When visiting the area you will find a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities that appeal to enthusiasts of every kind. Please review the section entitled “The County of Wetaskiwin” and “County Map” to obtain specific information about these opportunities.
We are proud of the history in the County of Wetaskiwin and share with you the historical background of the County Crest, which was adopted in 1969. The crest portrays the natural amenities of the County in relation to the principal basis of activity in the County, namely grain farming, livestock, forests and oil & gas.
Constructed in the shape of a simple shield it is divided by a cross symbolic of the earliest work in this area by Christian missionaries, Father Lacombe and the McDougall brothers. In the centre of the cross, the circle of blue surrounded in gold represents all the lakes within the County. The symbol in the centre of the circle is the peace pipe on the hills representing the origin of the name Wetaskiwin. Each quadrant represents by color a season of the year. The crest is edged in gold, the traditional symbol of prosperity and for the continuing emphasis on Christian principles the cross passes through the edge overlapping the gold. The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 works cooperatively with its neighboring communities in its efforts to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. We hope that you will enjoy the time you spend here and welcome you to visit again soon!
Garry Dearing Reeve, County of Wetaskiwin No. 10