Wetaskiwin

Wetaskiwin is a city in central Alberta situated about 70 kilometers south of Edmonton, positioned on gently rolling terrain with sandy hills and flat expanses. The landscape supports the city's function as a regional hub connected by several major highways.

The settlement began as a railway stop in 1890, growing into a village by 1899 and becoming a town in 1902. It received city status by 1906, reflecting its importance as a transportation hub in the region.

The name comes from the Cree word meaning 'place where the peace was made', referring to where Indigenous nations came together in early times.

The city is walkable and easy to navigate with clearly marked streets, especially around downtown where shops and services cluster together. Recreation facilities like the Manluk Centre offer visitors places to spend time indoors if weather becomes rough.

The city's water tower built in 1909 remains one of Canada's oldest functioning towers of its type, still in use today. This piece of early infrastructure stands as a landmark that speaks to the settlement's early development.

Location: Alberta

Inception: 1892

Elevation above the sea: 760 m

Shares border with: County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

Website: https://wetaskiwin.ca

GPS coordinates: 52.96944,-113.37694

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:57