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 nestles within the vast, rolling prairie landscape of Alberta, a place where the sky seems to stretch infinitely above the cultivated fields and grasslands. 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. Its history is deeply rooted in the agricultural pioneer spirit, with its founding tied to the arrival of the railway and the subsequent settlement of the land by those seeking opportunity. The economy of Wainwright remains predominantly agrarian, with cattle ranching and grain farming shaping the very texture of the land and the livelihoods of its people, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between humanity and the earth. The air here often carries the scent of sun-baked soil and distant hayfields, a fragrance that speaks of hard work and the cyclical bounty of the seasons, painting a picture of resilience against the elements. The cultural character of Wainwright is one of steadfast community and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it. While no globally renowned universities or major league sports teams call Wainwright home, the town fosters a strong local identity, evident in its vibrant community events and the genuine warmth of its residents. The Wainwright Military Museum stands as a significant landmark, drawing visitors interested in the area's historical connection to defense training grounds. The spirit of Wainwright is perhaps best embodied by the quiet determination of its people, individuals who have carved a life from this open, windswept terrain, their stories as enduring as the prairie grasses themselves under the vast, ever-changing Albertan sky.

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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. Wikipedia and 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.