Wainwright Alberta Map

About Wainwright, Alberta

Wainwright is a town in 31-44-6-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Wainwright is located at 52.8342°N, 110.8581°W.

Wainwright rests upon the broad, open expanse of the POW Hill, a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the prairie horizon. It lies 57.9 km south of Vermilion, AB (from Vermilion, AB: bearing 180°T), and is situated 7.6 km north-west of Greenshields. The air here holds a particular clarity, often sharpening the edges of the distant horizon as the sun descends, casting long, amber shadows across the grasses. Though the terrain feels immense, it remains connected to the subtle presence of the Battle River, which winds its path through the lower reaches about 10 km away. Nearer to the settled core, the stillness of Bushy Head Lake, situated about 4 km from the center, offers a mirror to the vast, shifting clouds that dominate the dome of the sky. The history of Wainwright finds its footing in the expansion of the western frontier, growing from the needs of the railway and the surrounding agricultural bounty. Today, the economy of Wainwright draws strength from these deep roots in the land, supported by a mix of farming, ranching, and the presence of the military base which has long influenced the local pulse. The town maintains a sturdy, industrious character, where the early morning light often catches the gleam of grain elevators or the steady movement of machinery preparing for the day’s labor. This reliance on the soil and the cycles of the seasons ensures that the work of the people stays in alignment with the demands of the climate and the harvest. Cultural life in Wainwright thrives on a sense of neighborly gathering, often centered around community events that bring the surrounding region together. Residents value the straightforward honesty of their surroundings, finding satisfaction in the local traditions that mark the passing of the year. While the pace of Wainwright allows for a contemplative life, the spirit of the people remains active, engaging with the heritage of the region through small, meaningful celebrations. There is a distinct quality to the twilight here, a moment when the hum of the day fades and the land seems to breathe in the cooling air, grounding the observer in the immediate, tangible reality of the plains.

About This Wainwright Map Page

Explore Wainwright, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.834167, -110.858056. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Wainwright includes the postal code (T9W), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Wainwright is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.