Wabamun Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
hamlet in Alberta, Canada
About Wabamun
Wabamun had a population of approximately 650 to 700 people in 2016. Wabamun gets its name from the nearby Wabamun Lake, whose name is derived from the Cree word for "mirror", in reference to its water. The ancient name for the lake, from the Nakota Sioux language, is Wihnemne. The main source of income within Wabamun are power plants in the area operated by TransAlta Utilities. The power plant in the village was closed down because of increased pressure from environmental agencies and aging. The Wabamun power plant was the subject of heated debate among the residents and cottagers of Wabamun Lake. There is a large cabin-going community in Wabamun during the summer, while the village is populated year round. The lake has a large population of walleye as of 2023. It was known as a near-trop
Top Attractions in Wabamun
Explore the best things to see and do in Wabamun:
- ★Cougar Creek Golf Resort
- ★Dragonfly Festival
- ★Edmonton Yacht Club
- ★Grouse Nest Golf Course
- ★Ironhead Golf & Country Club
- ★Pine Ridge Golf Resort
- ★Silver Sands Golf Resort
- ★Wabamun & District Museum
Where to Eat in Wabamun
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jingles on 52
- 🍴The Yellow Submarine
Where to Stay in Wabamun
- 🏨Shoreside Inn & Suites
- 🏨Wabamun Hotel
- 🏨Wabamun Lake Inn
Wabamun Travel Guide Sections
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