Wetaskiwin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Wetaskiwin

Wetaskiwin is70km (43mi)south of Edmonton, the city name comes from the Cree wordwītaskiwinihk, meaning "the hills where peace was made". Wetaskiwin was the site of a battle between the Cree and the Blackfoot. In 1890, when the Calgary and Edmonton Railway was built, it became a whistle-stop, and was known as Siding 16. It was named in 1892 after the battle. Shortly after the area was surveyed, a group of Scandinavian immigrants settled at the townsite.

Top Attractions in Wetaskiwin

Explore the best things to see and do in Wetaskiwin:

• ★Alberta Central Railway Museum
• ★Edmonton International Raceway
• ★Gwynne Valley Ski Area
• ★Manluk Centre
• ★Reynolds-Alberta Museum
• ★Walking Tour
• ★Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum
• ★Wetaskiwin Peace Cairn

Where to Eat in Wetaskiwin

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Huckleberry's Cafe
• 🍴Runway Cafe
• 🍴Seoul Restaurant

Where to Stay in Wetaskiwin

• 🏨Best Western Wayside Inn
• 🏨Super 8 Wetaskiwin
• 🏨Travelodge by Wyndham

Wetaskiwin Travel Guide Sections

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