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Wainwright, Alberta

Wainwright is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 206 kilometres (128 mi) southeast of Edmonton.

Type Town

Why go

  • Town in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by CFB Wainwright Field 21 Airport.

History

Wainwright is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 206 kilometres (128 mi) southeast of Edmonton.

Where to stay

822 18 St, Wainwright, AB T9W 1L4, Canada · southafricahouse.ca
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1814 14 Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1L2, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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1510 27 St, Wainwright, AB T9W 0A4, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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1209 27 St, Wainwright, AB T9W 0A2, Canada · bestwestern.com
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824 4 Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1C6, Canada
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601 14 Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1B3, Canada · secure.webrez.com
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2101 14 Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1T9, Canada · wainwrightmotel.com
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1037 13th Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1E8, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 635 14 Avenue, Wainwright, T9W 1B3 · subway.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 617 14 Avenue, Wainwright, T9W 1B3 · bostonpizza.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 930 14 Avenue, Wainwright
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2901 15 Avenue, Wainwright
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 1041 14 Avenue, Wainwright, T9W 1K5
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Restaurant · restaurant · 521 14 Avenue, Wainwright, T9W 1B3
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Wainwright Airport 4.7 km to the centre
Wainwright, AB, CA
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Irma Airport 23 km to the centre
Irma, AB, CA
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Hardisty Airport 41 km to the centre
Hardisty, AB, CA
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is CFB Wainwright Field 21 Airport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wainwright, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach