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Wetaskiwin: A Small City with Choice, 70 km South
Wetaskiwin is a city of 12,594 (2021 Census) about 70 km south of Edmonton where Highways 2A and 13 meet. Of all the places on our moving-out list south of the city, it is the one with a real resale market: 204 homes sold here in the 12 months to October 31, so a southwest buyer is choosing among many listings rather than waiting for one.
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Where the name comes from
Wetaskiwin comes from a Cree phrase meaning the hills where peace was made. The townsite grew around a Calgary and Edmonton Railway stop surveyed in 1892, and the 1909 water tower and the old courthouse, now City Hall, still stand.
The numbers
| Type | Sold | Median | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 188 | $259,950 | 30 |
| Townhouse | 11 | $277,000 | 23 |
Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 (closed sales) and Nov 8, 2026 (active listings).
With 72 homes listed on Nov 8 and 4.2 months of supply, buyers have time to compare. Our comparison point in the southwest is The Hamptons, where detached homes sold at a median of $502,500 over the same 12 months.
Things the city has that small towns do not
- The Reynolds Museum, a large collection devoted to machines and transportation.
- The Manluk Centre with a 25 m pool, leisure pool, lazy river and fitness centre.
- By-the-Lake Park, with a 2.5 km paved trail around a 17-acre lake.
- A NorQuest College campus, the college's largest outside Edmonton.
Schools and hospital
The City lists 17 schools under Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools, French immersion included, and STAR Catholic runs Sacred Heart School. The Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre has an emergency department.
The drive
From the southwest, the QE II carries you south to Highway 2A or Highway 13 for the last stretch. It is a long daily commute, so most of our Wetaskiwin buyers work locally, in Leduc or Nisku, or from home.
Sources: Wetaskiwin, Wikipedia, City of Wetaskiwin schools, Wetaskiwin Hospital, Reynolds Museum, Statistics Canada 2021 Census.
Wetaskiwin questions
What does Wetaskiwin mean?
It comes from a Cree phrase meaning the hills where peace was made.
How many homes sell in Wetaskiwin each year?
204 sold on our MLS System in the 12 months to Oct 31, 2026.
Is there a college in Wetaskiwin?
Yes, a NorQuest College campus, its largest outside Edmonton.
Does Wetaskiwin have French immersion?
Yes. The City lists French immersion within Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools.
What is the Manluk Centre?
The city's recreation centre, with a 25 m pool, leisure pool, lazy river and fitness area.
Questions about moving to Wetaskiwin?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
South along Highway 2A
- For full listings and market stats, see Wetaskiwin homes for sale on HauptRealty.com.
- Southwest Edmonton homes and neighbourhood guides
- The Hamptons neighbourhood guide
- Wetaskiwin County acreages
- Pigeon Lake cabins