Top 13 Places to Visit in
Wainwright | Alberta
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Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock
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Buffalo has played a very important role in the history of Alberta. They were used for food and clothing for the Indigenous peoples of Alberta and still have an important cultural role to this day. After the near extinction of the buffalo in the mid-1800s due to settler overhunting, the Buffalo National Park was created […]
- Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock, Wainwright, AB T0B 1B0
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- https://www.cafconnection.ca/Wainwright/Facilities/Bud-Cotton-Buffalo-Paddock.aspx
Canada’s Largest Bison Statue
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The Buffalo statue in Wainwright was deemed ‘Canada’s largest buffalo.’ The reason for the statue is to remember the great buffalo herd that roamed Buffalo National Park. The fibreglass statue stands ten feet tall. You can visit the large statue and think back to when there used to be herds of animals around. Photo: Google […]
Wainwright Stampede
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June The Wainwright Stampede was started in 1954 and included many activities. You can visit the stampede and watch world-class chuckwagons, professional rodeo performances, a parade, a midway, an agriculture fair, and enjoy some music! The stampede is at the Wainwright Stampede Grounds, which you can visit all year round! If you are in […]
Historic Main Street
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The town of Wainwright has a main street that is made up of many historic buildings. Together with the Alberta Main Street Project, the town is protecting and preserving the historic downtown of Wainwright. Some heritage buildings include the restored Old Town Hall, Wainwright Hotel, and the CN station. Photo: Google Street View
- Main (10th) Street (from 1st to 5th Avenue), Wainwright AB
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- https://wainwright.ca/visiting/heritage/main-street-project/
Petroleum Park
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Petroleum Park is well known for displaying one of Alberta’s first pump jacks. The oil industry is a very important part of Wainwright’s history, and this park honours that. The pump jack displayed in the park represents the ones that first existed in the 1920s and 1930s. The park is a nice place to go […]
- 518 3rd Street, Wainwright AB
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- https://wainwright.ca/living/parks-recreation/parks-playgrounds/
Battle River Trestle
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Located about 15 km northwest of Wainwright, a rest stop and lookout point overlooks the historic Battle River Railway Trestle. This trestle was the largest in Canada upon its completion in 1908 and is still in use. Information boards about the bridge’s history can be found at the lookout point. Along with information about […]
Wainwright Museum
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The Wainwright Museum is housed in an old Canadian National Rail Station and features different exhibits and information about the local history. Along with the exciting exhibits that the museum has, they also have a restaurant, gift store, historic buildings, and a rail park. While in town, you can see the historic building that is […]
- 1001 1st Avenue, Wainwright AB
- (780) 842-3115
- https://goeastofedmonton.com/places/wainwright/wainwright-museum/
Memorial Clock Tower
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Created in 1925, the Memorial Clock Tower was put up as a memorial to honour the town residents who died in the first World War, and a plaque of their names can be found on the premises. After the fire that devastated the town in 1929, the clock tower was left standing. Then, after the […]
- 200-10 St, Wainwright, AB, T9W 1P7
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- https://hermis.alberta.ca/ARHP/Details.aspx?DeptID=1&ObjectID=4664-0331
Wainwright Arts Festival
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February The Wainwright Arts Festival is an annual event that takes place in February each year. It is a 3-day event, from Thursday to Saturday. On the first day of the festival, the focus is on literature. There are workshops for writers, and any local writer can share their poems or stories at the end […]
Theatre 75
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Theatre 75 is a local theatre group that puts on a variety of places and performances throughout the year. They feature a variety of plays from all different genres and are put on by actors from the community. If you’re interested in supporting local theatre and want to see a play, consult the group’s Facebook […]
Alberta Adventure Divers
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When you think of activities you can do in the prairies; diving probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But Wainwright’s Clear Lake features a great spot for divers to explore what lies under the water. The lake is filled with various statues, objects, and other treasures for you to find. A map […]
South Africa House Guest Lodge
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When thinking of small, Albertan towns, getting a South African experience isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But the South African House Guest Lodge will give you just that. The house is full of artifacts and art from South Africa, the home country of the owner of the house. The house is also […]
Beyond a Beaten Path
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Beyond a Beaten Path are a unique store specializing in engravings and hand-crafted gifts. The inside of the shop has a beautiful design and layout with a warm and welcoming feel. They offer mugs, cutting boards, jewelry boxes, and more. Customizations and engravings are also available on some of the products they offer. With its […]