Wainwright Hotel

The History of the Wainwright Hotel

The Wainwright Hotel, moved from nearby Denwood to Wainwright, Alberta in 1908, was the focal point of the town’s social activities, much as its Heritage Park replica is today. New settlers, farmers in town for the evening, itinerant doctors and theatre troupes all stayed at the hotel, whose elegant décor and furnishings were a striking improvement over the typical rustic prairie hotel.

Owner Martin Forster, who would later act as Wainwright’s mayor, expanded the hotel in 1909 to 55 rooms with a grand veranda, and installed telephones in every room a year later. In August 1929, fire destroyed most of Wainwright’s business district, including the hotel, but Heritage Park built its own replica in 1968, based on photographs and the personal recollections of the Forster family.

Wainwright Hotel Dining Room Menu

Available From 11 am – 3:30 pm Daily

Starters

Daily Soup Kettle | $8

Add an Alberta Bakery Biscuit | $1

Baked Potato Fries | $14

Crispy sea salted fries topped with all your favourite baked potato toppings

BBQ Baked Mac and Cheese | $16

Old-fashioned comfort mac & cheese with a flavourful twist on a classic dish

Salads

Wainwright Homestead Salad | $12

Classic mixed garden greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, carrots and shredded cheddar

Country Cucumber Salad | $14

Freshly sliced cucumbers, blend of mixed greens, sliced scallions, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, citrus honey vinaigrette

Traditional Caesar Salad | $14

House made ciabatta crouton, bacon lardons, freshly shaved Parmesan and lemon garlic dressing

Sandwiches and Burgers

All sandwiches and burgers come with a side of french fries, caesar salad, garden salad, soup or a fresh fruit cup

Pioneer Beef Burger | $20

Locally-made Alberta beef patty, topped with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickle slices. Served on a toasted brioche bun.

Cheddar or Swiss Cheese – Add $1

Gluten Free Bun – Add $2

French Dip Sandwich | $19

Tender beef brisket, sweet caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese, and au jus for dipping. Served on a toasted baguette.

Ranchers Buffalo Chicken Wrap | $18

Grilled chicken breast, crunchy blue cheese slaw with cabbage, carrots, and onions. Served with buffalo sauce in a spinach tortilla wrap.

Livingston’s Grilled Vegetable Sandwich | $18

Roasted red pepper and garlic hummus, grilled zucchini and eggplant, tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, Monterey Jack cheddar, and pesto aioli

Entrées

Garlic Herb Dry Pork Ribs | $18

Served with spinach salad and ranch sauce

Village Salisbury Steak | $21

Creamy mashed potatoes, roasted corn and peas and panned mushroom gravy

Chicken a la King | $21

Tender cooked chicken, peas, pimentos, and egg noodles. Served with an Alberta Bakery biscuit.

Classic Fish & Chips | $21

Ale battered haddock, crispy sea salted fries, house made creamy coleslaw, lemon wedge. Served with tartar sauce.

For Children 12 and Under

All Kid’s Meals come with the choice of French Fries or Fresh Fruit Cup, an Alberta Bakery Cookie for dessert, and a drink of choice

Hot Dog | $10

Dino Nuggets | $10

Mac and Cheese | $10

Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $10

Family Meal Deal | With 1 Adult Meal, 1 Kids Meal is $5

Desserts

Vanilla Cheesecake | $8

Served with seasonal berries. (Vegan and gluten free)

Orange Creamsicle Float | $8

Choice of fountain soda, vanilla ice cream, and a cherry on top

Retro Pineapple Upside Down Cake | $8

Caramelized brown sugar pineapple and cherry topping

Beverages

Coca-Cola Soft Drinks | $3.75

Assorted Juices | $3.75

Coffee and Tea | $3.75

Local Bottled or Canned Beer (355ml) | $7.75

Eau Claire Distillery Gin & Tonic (355ml) | $7.75

Eau Claire Distillery EquineOx Mule (355ml) | $7.75

Eau Claire Distillery Cherry Collins (355ml) | $7.75

Wainwright Hotel Bar Room Menu

Food

Chef’s Daily Hot Pot | $8

Add a biscuit | $1

Heritage Hot Dog | $6

Grilled Smokie on a Coliseum Bun | $7.50

Kettle Potato Chippers | $6

Warm Salted Pretzel | $5

Deli Sandwiches | $6.75

Ham, turkey, egg salad and tuna salad

Value Package | $10.50

Includes hot dog, potato chips and a 16oz soft drink

Drinks

Soft Drinks | Reg. $3.50 | Lg. $3.95

Coffee or Tea | $3.75

Bottled Water and Juice | $3.75

Milk 2 Go | $4

2% white or chocolate

Locally Brewed Beer (355ml) | $7.75

Cuba Libre (355ml) | $7.75

Dirty Sodas | $4.25

Add cream | $0.50