Wetaskiwin
... a community rich in history, people and pride
Wetaskiwin - a picturesque community of 12,000 that offers something for everyone. Located just 35 minutes south of Edmonton, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all of the amenities and quality of life of a modern urban-rural centre.
Rich in history and culture Wetaskiwin is home to numerous parks, a great trail system, active service clubs and activities, first class recreation facilities, two golf courses, a local and provincial museum, hotels, bed & breakfasts, and full service campsites.
We invite you to visit Wetaskiwin for a day, a week – or a lifetime.
LIFESTYLE
Whether you enjoy and active lifestyle or prefer quieter pursuits, Wetaskiwin offers something for everyone.
Located within the city limits is an indoor swimming centre, twin arenas, curling rinks, ball diamonds, skate park, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, lighted football fields, and soccer fields. Wetaskiwin also boasts of two golf courses, with an additional seven courses surrounding the City within a 30 minute drive. There are over 400 acres of parks connected by walking/biking paths leading to a large urban park area; a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of our fair city.
For those wanting to stay active in the community, there are several associate service clubs, children’s groups, theatre groups, and art and culture organizations that welcome new members with open arms.
Wetaskiwin is also home to an excellent public and separate school system, so families with children can choose the educational and recreational options that suit them best, all-in one friendly community
Comments from a recent “New Resident Survey” revealed what people like about Wetaskiwin: quiet, clean, friendly, and has good amenities. People also noted Wetaskiwin has everything they need to raise a family – including great schools, extra activities for kids, a slower paced lifestyle for raising children, good child activities and community programs.
TOURISM
It has been said that Wetaskiwin is central Alberta’s best-kept secret!! Well, everyone likes to know what secrets are about so we encourage you to make a visit to Wetaskiwin.
Wetaskiwin abounds with museums. The local Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum, celebrates the early history of Wetaskiwin and area. The Museum serves the public by documenting and telling the stories of the courageous individuals who settled here to create the City and district. For more information go to
www.wetaskiwinmuseum.com.
Rated as one of Alberta’s “must see” attractions, the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum celebrates the “Spirit of the Machine” through an enormous and outstanding collection of rare and unusual cars, airplanes, tractors and industrial “giants”.
www.reynoldsalbertamuseum.com
Located adjacent to Reynolds-Alberta Museum is Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame which pays tribute to more than 200 men and women who pioneered and advanced aviation in Canada. A place where the pioneers of aviation, and the aircraft they flew, are celebrated and honored.
www.cahf.ca.
Just southeast of Wetaskiwin is the Alberta Central Railway Museum telling you the story of train travel in Canada and the importance of the railway to Western Canada. You can even take a ride on an authentic steam powered train.
www.abcentralrailway.com.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Downtown Wetaskiwin features thirteen, turn-of-the-century buildings restored to their original splendor, giving the downtown an historic but new look. A self-guided walking tour is available between May – September where you can visit each building and read about the history.
Every Alberta town/city has a “main street”. Wetaskiwin’s main street is fortunate to have two historic landmarks at either end. Standing along the famous “Wetaskiwin Automile” and at the entrance to downtown is Wetaskiwin’s original water tower. Built in 1906, and refurbished in 2005, it is now the oldest functioning Water Tower in Canada and continues to serve as part of the water system for the City.
At the far, east end of “main street”, is a building that the city is very proud of. Originally built in 1905 it was a provincial courthouse until 1983 when a new courthouse was built. Although designated a provincial and federal historic site the building was never used again. In 2005 the building underwent a complete restoration with two new all glass additions added to each side. The building now serves as City Hall and is once again the crown jewel of Wetaskiwin. Guided tours area available from May-September.
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
The Edmonton International Raceway is a ¼ mile paved oval and is one of western Canada’s premier motor sports facilities. The raceway features a great variety of race classes and is sanctioned with NASCAR, IMCA Canada, INEX (Legend Cars) and BGSCA (Baby Grand Stock Car Association).
www.wetaskiwinraceway.com
Museums, festivals, fairs, rodeos, farmers’ markets and a variety of sporting events all make Wetaskiwin an ideal destination for travel, for tourism, for a new place to call home. We invite you to take a short drive to see what Wetaskiwin has to offer you – you won’t regret it.
For more information on Wetaskiwin, a complete listing of events, or to find more about the history and opportunities that await you, view our website at www.wetaskiwin.ca
