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Discover Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Discover Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Enjoy a mix of urban amenities, outdoor recreation and friendly, small-town atmosphere

  • May 19, 2020
Camping reservations are now open for Alberta’s provincial parks for the coming season.

Camping reservations open for Alberta parks

Parks Canada reservations begin in April

Action on the curling ice created on Pigeon Lake. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer.

Pigeon Lake draws community curlers to outdoor rink

Community initiative offers activities for all ages

boating stock metro

New owners of public boat launch on Sylvan Lake plans opening for May 2021

The Launch at Sylvan Lake is located at 5220 Lakeshore Dr.

Voters across Western Canada selected Colleen Kaiser-Gill from Caroline, Alta., as the winner for the 2019 Amateur Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

Vote now for the People’s Choice Photo Award

One randomly selected voter will win a $100 gift card. Voting closes January 15, 2021.

Voters across Western Canada selected Colleen Kaiser-Gill from Caroline, Alta., as the winner for the 2019 Amateur Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
If you want to take a great photo for your social media followers, you can’t beat Lake Louise. Photo: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

3 Made-in-Alberta adventures for your winter staycation

North to south, mountain to badlands, Alberta has something for everybody

  • Nov 28, 2020
If you want to take a great photo for your social media followers, you can’t beat Lake Louise. Photo: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
October in Central Alberta is time for family gatherings, Halloween fun and pumpkin spice and everything nice!

6 ways to celebrate the spooky season around Red Deer

Are you ready to fall for Central Alberta?

October in Central Alberta is time for family gatherings, Halloween fun and pumpkin spice and everything nice!
Photo provided by Pendray Inn and Tea House

Experience timeless elegance at Victoria’s Pendray Inn and Tea House

Get the true experience of Victoria with this historic charm

Photo provided by Pendray Inn and Tea House
Whether it’s part of a day at the lake or a trip to a local park, a delectable picnic is as easy as a visit to one of Central Alberta’s many specialty shops to stock up on ready-made gourmet treats.

Central Alberta is a picnicker’s paradise

Your guide to finding your picnic-perfect ingredients

  • Aug 11, 2020
Whether it’s part of a day at the lake or a trip to a local park, a delectable picnic is as easy as a visit to one of Central Alberta’s many specialty shops to stock up on ready-made gourmet treats.
This is the first time Air North has been named Best Airline in Canada by Travellers’ Choice. Photo via Air North.

Air North, Yukon’s Airline named Best Airline in Canada

Flying with Air North, passengers can expect memorable travel.

This is the first time Air North has been named Best Airline in Canada by Travellers’ Choice. Photo via Air North.
Photo Submitted by RVezy.

Make your RV adventure this Ezy!

Rent an RV and adventure away.

Photo Submitted by RVezy.
West Coast Wild Encounters

West Coast Wild Encounters

Favourite videos of West Coast Wildlife

  • Jul 21, 2020
West Coast Wild Encounters
Front entrance of the Reynolds-Alberta museum in Wetaskiwin. The museum traces Alberta’s mechanized history, and was established from the mechanical collection of a local car dealer who would take anything in trade. (Black Press Media files)

Wetaskiwin: This fascinating museum will get your motor running

Amazing facility has planes, farm implements, cars and more

Front entrance of the Reynolds-Alberta museum in Wetaskiwin. The museum traces Alberta’s mechanized history, and was established from the mechanical collection of a local car dealer who would take anything in trade. (Black Press Media files)
Pigeon Lake is one of Alberta’s most popular recreation areas. (Black Press Media file photo)

Pigeon Lake: One of Alberta’s most popular recreation areas

There are 10 summer villages on this popular destination

Pigeon Lake is one of Alberta’s most popular recreation areas. (Black Press Media file photo)
The War Years Remembered exhibit at the Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum stands perminently; showing Wetaskiwin’s history relateing to the two World Wars, Korea and post-Korea. (Amelia Naismith/Black Press Media file photo)

Westaskiwin: History never gets old at this museum

A Pioneer Play Room lets visitors experience history hands-on

The War Years Remembered exhibit at the Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum stands perminently; showing Wetaskiwin’s history relateing to the two World Wars, Korea and post-Korea. (Amelia Naismith/Black Press Media file photo)