Wainwright, Railway town in east-central Alberta, Canada
Wainwright stands as a regional center with a population of 6,606 residents, situated 206 kilometers southeast of Edmonton along the Canadian National Railway line.
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway relocated and renamed the settlement from Denwood to Wainwright in 1910, honoring railway vice-president William Wainwright.
The Wainwright Stampede ranks as Canada's third-largest rodeo event, featuring chuckwagon races, parades, and agricultural exhibitions every June.
The town connects through Highway 41 and Highway 14, offering educational facilities from Buffalo Trail Public Schools and East Central Alberta Catholic Separate Schools.
The Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock at Camp Wainwright military base maintains live bison herds, commemorating the region's historical connection to these animals.
Location: Alberta
Elevation above the sea: 675 m
Website: http://www.wainwright.ca
Shares border with: Vermilion
Website: http://wainwright.ca
GPS coordinates: 52.83333,-110.86667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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