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BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn
4103 56th Street, Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 1V2Phone: 780/312-7300 | Fax: 780/312-7302
The BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn is conveniently located on Wetaskiwin's Auto Mile. We are just one kilometer east of the Reynolds Alberta Museum and Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Enjoy challenging golf at one of two scenic golf courses just three kilometers north. In the city center revisit the past at Wetaskiwin & District Museum and travel back in time at the Railway museum, eleven kilometers east. We are within walking distance to the Wetaskiwin Mall as well as numerous other shops and restaurants. Just a 20-minute drive west will take you to Ma Me O Beach, where you can enjoy boating, fishing or a day on the beach.
The BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn is Wetaskiwin's only 3 and half star rated full-service hotel. We offer two great dining options within the hotel. The newly renovated O'Brian's restaurant is open from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm and offers relaxed family dining. Barney's Pub and Grill offers a unique upscale pub menu and a cozy atmosphere. Video gaming machines, Keno and Off-Track wagering are available for your entertainment. The BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn is proud to provide first-rate meeting and banquet facilities for up to 300 guests. A nicely equipped exercise room is also available for hotel guests. Our rooms offer free wireless internet, as well as work desks for the business traveler. Family pets are welcome at the manager's discretion. We have an ATM onsite, as well as a 24-hour fax and photocopy service. Ample free parking for cars, trucks and coach is available.
Neighborhood NASCAR Racing Package
Book Package
Our Neighborhood NASCAR Racing Package celebrates North America's 100 year love affair with the automobile. Spend Saturday evening catching some of Canada's finest paved oval stock car racing at Edmonton International Raceway located just five kilometers out of Wetaskiwin. After you have caught your breath, relax the evening away in the BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn's modern and comfortable rooms. Wake up to a full delicious breakfast in O'Brian's Restaurant located within the hotel, then spend Sunday exploring how our love affair started with a visit to the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum celebrating "The Spirit of the Machine".
Play and Stay Wetaskiwin Package
Book Package
Located minutes from the BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn, the Montgomery Glen Golf & Country Club is Wetaskiwin's most mature golf course. The course features 18 holes amongst tree-lined fairways and strategically placed waterways. This course is sure to challenge even the most seasoned golfer. Once the clubs are put away, enjoy a relaxing evening at our hotel. We offer modern, comfortable guest rooms, casual dining in O'Brian's Restaurant, and an upscale pub atmosphere in Barney's Pub and Grill. The next morning enjoy a hearty hot breakfast in O'Brian's Restaurant before a visit to the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum. This very hands-on museum provides a trip through history exploring the world of planes, automobiles and machinery as you celebrate the Spirit of the Machine.
Play and Stay Wetaskiwin Package
Book Package
Located minutes from the BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn, the Montgomery Glen Golf & Country Club is Wetaskiwin's most mature golf course. The course features 18 holes amongst tree-lined fairways and strategically placed waterways. This course is sure to challenge even the most seasoned golfer. Once the clubs are put away, enjoy a relaxing evening at our hotel. We offer modern, comfortable guest rooms, casual dining in O'Brian's Restaurant, and an upscale pub atmosphere in Barney's Pub and Grill. The next morning enjoy a hearty hot breakfast in O'Brian's Restaurant before a visit to the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum. This very hands-on museum provides a trip through history exploring the world of planes, automobiles and machinery as you celebrate the Spirit of the Machine.
Reynolds-Alberta Museum Package
Book Package
One of Alberta's must see attractions; the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum celebrates the "Spirit of the Machine" through an outstanding collection of rare and unusual cars, airplanes, tractors and industrial machines. Watch craftsmen work in the restoration shop, catch a movie in the theatre, or take in one of the special events hosted by the museum; this very "hands-on" provincial museum is great for the whole family. Be sure to enjoy a hearty hot breakfast in O'Brian's Restaurant and passes to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum.
Neighborhood NASCAR Racing Package
Book Package
Our Neighborhood NASCAR Racing Package celebrates North America's 100 year love affair with the automobile. Spend Saturday evening catching some of Canada's finest paved oval stock car racing at Edmonton International Raceway located just five kilometers out of Wetaskiwin. After you have caught your breath, relax the evening away in the BEST WESTERN Wayside Inn's modern and comfortable rooms. Wake up to a full delicious breakfast in O'Brian's Restaurant located within the hotel, then spend Sunday exploring how our love affair started with a visit to the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum celebrating "The Spirit of the Machine".
Local Events Worth Considering:
June 2012
Get to know the Oliver area, residents, and have some family fun. In Edmonton.
Edmonton’s annual rousing and raucous showcase of local, national and international emerging artists.
All you need is a bike and the passion to help end MS. A weekend of riding, fun and adventure.
Free, non-profit music festival promoting the best of Edmonton rock bands.
July 2012
Celebrate Canada Day and the Zoo’s 53rd Birthday with activities, live music and surprises for the whole family.
Join Marco Claveria and band as they bring latin grooves to centre court. At Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton.
August 2012
75 cultures from all over the world -sample culinary delicacies, see creative performances, shop for crafts, artwork & clothing. In Edmonton.
Nearby Attractions:
List All AB AttractionsBig Valley Jamboree
Big Valley Jamboree is a fun-filled four-day music festival in Camrose. Since 1993, music fans from around the world, have flocked to the Big Valley Jamboree to listen to their favorite country music artists perform on stage. The Jamboree was voted the Country Music Event of the Year, five times throughout the years by the Canadian Country Music Association.
Plan to attend this incredible event, not only to hear the biggest country music stars sing, but for the tradeshow, fun in the casino and the songwriters workshop. Grab your pen and paper and hang out in the autograph tent to meet your favorite performer in person. There's plenty to do in this 400-acre mini village. Make the most of your time in Northern Alberta, by becoming a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy a peaceful night's rest.
Reynolds-Alberta Museum
The Reynolds-Alberta Museum, located in Wetaskiwin, has featured an expansive collection of aviation, transportation and agricultural artifacts since opening in 1992. Visit the museum to see the wonderful collection of automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles and tractors. Enjoy a day touring this wonderful Northern Alberta museum and grounds.
Stroll through the Aviation Display Hangar, browse the Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, the "Highway Through Time" and view the world's oldest dragline, a 1917 Bucyrus Class-24 dragline. Take your time in the main building's Exhibition Gallery and view the 100 large artifacts on display. The 1920s grain elevator is a must-see. Stay close to the museum in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy excellent guest services.
Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum
The Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum preserves the heritage of the Wetaskiwin area. Visit the museum to learn about the rich history of the area's settlers, their lifestyles and businesses. The Fur Farming, Vintage Shoes and Period Hats are a few of the exhibits on display at the museum.
During the school year, elementary students enjoy the museum's Children's Legacy Center, with hands-on, learning activities. They learn to make butter, wash clothes with a scrub board, shop in the vintage store and visit the one-room schoolhouse. Enjoy your time in Northern Alberta as a guest of Best Western hotels.
