Town of Wainwright

Wainwright is the Buffalo Capital of Canada. Stop and take your photo at Canada’s largest Buffalo Statue and go to the Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock to see the live bison herd at the CFB Wainwright gates. The free-standing Memorial Clock Tower, built in 1925, is a downtown anchor and is one of the only structures left standing after the Great Fire of 1929. Experience prairie history as it comes alive at the Wainwright Museum, located in the original CNR train station. Learn about the different stories of pioneers and long-suffering homesteaders, moonshine-swilling prisoners of war, the military and the railway, Indigenous buffalo hunters, as well as Hollywood movie crews. The Visitor Centre is also located at the museum and is open Tues-Sat 10-4 pm, May 2- August 31. Make tracks just west of Wainwright to the Fabyan Battle River Train Trestle, the second longest train trestle in Canada. It’s a beautiful sight to see! Don’t miss the 70th Annual Wainwright Stampede. It’s 3 days of Professional CPCA Chuckwagons and CPRA Rodeo, plus take in the midway, parade and more.

Historic Downtown Wainwright is the place to be! It features a collection of beautifully restored heritage resources including a business district full of 1929 era buildings. Anchored in the centre of downtown is Wainwright’s free-standing Memorial Clock Tower. This “Roman Tower” architectural monument built in 1925 was one of the only structures left standing after the Great Fire of 1929. Wainwright’s flower-filled main street, courtesy of provincial champions Communities in Bloom, has a vibrant collection of shops, boutiques, and services that provides a shopping experience for all to enjoy. Downtown Wainwright has a flavour of its own. An array of eateries features cuisine from around the globe as well as from your own backyard. Many of the restaurants and cafes are located in heritage buildings with décor tailored to embrace the stories of the town through historic photos and memorabilia.

Art lovers will enjoy the Arts Festival in February. July is a food lovers delight…taste a bit of rural culinary pleasure at the Taste of Wainwright. In August, enjoy Come by the Hills Music Festival located at the picturesque Mistahiya Retreat Centre. September is the Scarecrow Festival, stuff your scarecrow and compete for the top prize! Also happening in September is the Zajic Corn Maze. Stop in and get lost at the corn maze- open every weekend in September from 10am-4pm. In November, salute the veterans and military with Red Friday Remembrance Day celebrations. The Christmas season includes Jingle & Mingle with the Santa Claus Parade and lots of craft fairs.