Wainwright is located in East Central Alberta at the intersection of Buffalo Trail-Highway 41 and Poundmaker Trail-Highway 14, near the beautiful Battle River Valley.We have a rich...more...See more text
This museum was much bigger than my family expected! There were interesting topics you do not normally get to explore in a local museum, like bison and the military. We did not know there was a Prisoner of War camp in Wainwright! My daughter studying in the medical field really appreciated the antique hospital equipment.
Overall, the museum was clean, the gift shop had fun Wainwright-themed souvenirs, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We would visit again! Read more
Vermilion, AB was established as a village in 1906, and incorporated as a town later that year. The town got its name from the red clay in the river valley, and means, 'A bright re...more...See more text