Things to Do in Wetaskiwin
Unexpected experiences, 35 minutes south of Edmonton
Fly an open-cockpit biplane. Catch a Saturday night race. Learn to drive a Model T. It’s all 35 minutes south of Edmonton.
Wetaskiwin is one of Alberta's oldest cities, and it surprises almost everyone who visits. You'll find Canada's largest collection of vintage vehicles and aircraft at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Alberta's only NASCAR Canada Series race at Edmonton International Raceway, and 1940s biplane flights with Alberta Biplanes. Add more than 60 local restaurants, a craft distillery and a historic downtown, and a half-day trip quickly turns into a weekend.
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Signature Experiences: Fly, Race, Drive
Most cities this size have a main street and a museum. Wetaskiwin has an open-cockpit biplane, a NASCAR track and Canada's largest collection of vintage vehicles and aircraft. Come for a half day. You'll want the whole weekend.
Alberta Biplanes
Fly
Climb into the open cockpit of a 1943 Boeing Stearman and see the prairie the way pilots did in the 1940s, departing from Wetaskiwin Regional Airport.
Good to know: flights are seasonal, so book your spot well ahead.
Edmonton International Raceway
Race
Feel the roar at a track with 57 years of history and Alberta's only NASCAR Canada Series event, the NAPA 300, which draws close to 10,000 fans.
Good to know: Saturday race nights run June to September.
Reynolds Museum
Drive
Explore Canada's largest collection of vintage vehicles, aircraft and farm equipment, with 500+ vehicles and 135+ aircraft, then learn to drive a Model T.
Good to know: check the museum's website for Model T dates.
Plan Your Day: A Ready-Made Itinerary
This summer, we invited Edmonton travel blogger Linda Hoang to spend a day discovering the unexpected in Wetaskiwin. She flew in a biplane, test-drove a stock car, learned to drive a Model T and found some great places to eat along the way. Use her guide to plan your own trip.
Your 2026 Visitor Guide
Take Wetaskiwin with you. Our visitor guide puts attractions, dining and shopping in one handy download. Download the 2026 Visitor Guide (PDF)
Eat & Drink Like a Local
Refuel between adventures at more than 60 locally owned spots: cozy cafés, Texas-style barbecue, family restaurants and a craft distillery with a tasting room. Start your day with breakfast downtown and end it with a cocktail at Trackside. Here are a few local favourites to get you started.
Shop Local
Take a piece of Wetaskiwin home. Browse independent boutiques, a jewellery shop, a florist, an art gallery and specialty grocers, all with friendly, local service.
History, Heritage & the Arts
Wetaskiwin's name comes from a Cree phrase meaning "the hills where peace was made," and more than a century of stories live here. See restored locomotives at the Alberta Central Railway Museum, explore local history at the Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum, walk the historic downtown, and catch a live show at the Manluk Theatre.
Railway Museum
Rail
See restored locomotives at the Alberta Central Railway Museum and get a hands-on look at how the railway helped build the West.
Heritage Museum
History
Discover more than a century of local stories through the collections and exhibitions at the Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum.
Historic Sites
Landmarks
Take a walk past the historic City Hall and downtown storefronts to the landmark water tower and the Peace Cairn monument.
Manluk Theatre
Stage
Catch live theatre, concerts, community events and touring productions at the Manluk Theatre, the performing arts venue downtown.
Contact Us
Economic Development
Wetaskiwin City Hall
4705 50 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wetaskiwin Economic Development
Phone: 780.361.4450
Email
See CONTACT US page for direct contact information.