Transportation

Visitors

Take ETS to one of the following major attractions in Edmonton!

Eddie Bus Sightseeing Tours

EDDIE bus sightseeing tours offers Edmontonians and visitors another way to see the city's local attractions.

Attractions within the Downtown Area

Alberta Legislature Building

Located at 10800 - 97 Avenue
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/
Where in Edmonton can you relax in a beautiful park surrounded by history, grandeur, and parliamentary tradition? At the Alberta Legislature! The heart of Alberta's political life is located near the heart of our capital city.

Take the LRT to the Grandin/Government Centre Station. Walk through the pedway, following the ceiling signs to Government Centre will bring you to the Legislature.

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Take the Route 52 (displaying Southgate) or the Route 16 (displaying Government Centre) heading Westbound on 102 Avenue at 99 Street, Bus Stop #1756.

Art Gallery of Alberta

Located at 100- 10230 Jasper Avenue
http://www.artgalleryalberta.com/
One of Alberta's oldest cultural institutions, the Edmonton Art Gallery houses over 4,000 historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, prints, installation works and photographs with a strong emphasis on Alberta art. The Children's Gallery offers unique interactive activities for children.

If taking the LRT, go as far as Bay/Enterprise Square Station.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 1 or Route 2 to 103 Street and Jasper Avenue giving you 1 1/2 blocks to walk or take Route 100 to 103 Street and Jasper Avenue.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 17 (displaying Downtown) to 101 Street and MacDonald Drive Northbound.
Leaving from Northgate Transit Centre, take the Route 140 (displaying Downtown) to 102 Street and Jasper Avenue.

Edmonton City Hall

Located between 99 Street and 100 Street on 102A Avenue
www.edmonton.ca/cityhall
Open in 1992, Edmonton's City Hall combines modern architecture with elements from the old City Hall it replaced (built in the ‘50s). Features include a glass pyramid top as well as a soaring friendship tower that has a 18,000 kg (40,000 pound), 23-bell carillon that can play up to 99 melodies. An expansive collection of art by Alberta artists is on display, and visitors are welcome at the many activities held there.

If taking the LRT, go as far as Churchill Station.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 1 or Route 2 to 99 Street and 102 Avenue giving you 1 block to walk or take the Route 100 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 17 (displaying Downtown) to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Northgate Transit Centre take the Route 140 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.

Citadel Theatre

Located at 9828 - 101A Avenue
http://www.citadeltheatre.com/
The largest theatre complex in Canada, this major arts facility houses five theatres (Shoctor, Rice, Zeidler, the Maclab Theatre and Tucker Amphitheatre) as well as production facilities, restaurant and theatre school.

If taking the LRT, go as far as Churchill Station.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 1 or Route 2 to 99 Street and 102 Avenue giving you 1 block to walk or take Route 100 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 17 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Northgate Transit Centre take the Route 140 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.

Francis Winspear Centre for Music

Located at the corner of 99 Street and 102 Avenue
http://www.winspearcentre.com/
Acoustically excellent, architecturally elegant, the Francis Winspear Centre for Music is a stunning, world-class concert hall and rental facility. With a 1,932 seat performance chamber, 240 seat rehearsal hall, three large lobbies, and several meeting rooms, Winspear Centre is Edmonton's most beautiful and versatile performing arts and corporate rental facility.

If taking the LRT, go as far as Churchill Station.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 1 or Route 2 to 99 Street and 102 Avenue giving you 1 block to walk or take Route 100 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 17 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Northgate Transit Centre take the Route 140 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.

Shaw Conference Centre

Located at 9797 - Jasper Avenue
http://www.shawconferencecentre.com/
Overlooking the beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley, this architectural landmark hosts, regional, national and international conventions within its 7,700 square metre (83,000 square feet) of exhibition and meeting rooms.

If taking the LRT, go as far as Central Station walk approximately 2 blocks East on Jasper Avenue.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 1 or Route 2 to 97 Street and 102 Avenue giving you 2 blocks to walk South or take Route 100 to 97 Street and Jasper Avenue.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 17 to 101 Street and Jasper Avenue, walk approximately 3 block East.
Leaving from Northgate Transit Centre take the Route 140 to 97 Street and 102A Avenue and walk 3 blocks South.

Sir Winston Churchill Square

Site of many major festivals, is located between 99 and 100 Street and 102 and 102A Avenue.
www.edmonton.ca/attractions

If taking the LRT, go as far as Churchill Station.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 1 or Route 2 to 99 Street and 102 Avenue or take Route 100 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 17 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.
Leaving from Northgate Transit Centre take the Route 140 to 99 Street and 102A Avenue.

Attractions within the City

John Janzen Nature Centre

Located at the SW Corner of Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive (approximately 70 Avenue - 143 Street)
www.edmonton.ca/attractions
Discover the natural wonders of Edmonton with interactive displays, interpretive programs and self-guided tours. Permanent exhibits include a beehive, frogs, fish, snakes and salamanders. Self-guided birch-tree and river loop nature trails are highlights – if you encounter unusual tracks or wildlife on your visit, the John Jansen experts will help you identify your find.

If visiting between the May long weekend and September long weekend you can take the Fort Edmonton/Valley Zoo Shuttle. The shuttle only runs only on Sundays and holidays from May to September. Route 596 travels on an hourly schedule between the South Campus Transit Centre, Fort Edmonton Park (includes the John Janzen Nature Centre) and the Valley Zoo.

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The closest ETS bus service would be to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive giving you approximately 10 blocks to walk.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 4 (displaying Capilano) to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre take the Route 33 (displaying West Edmonton Mall) to Whitemud Drive North Bound and 53 Avenue (bus stop #4153) and catch route 30 (displaying South Campus) to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive.
Leaving from Downtown take the LRT Southbound to the South Campus LRT Station and transfer to a Route 4 (displaying WEM or West Edmonton Mall) going to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive.

Valley Zoo

Located at 13315 Buena Vista Road
www.edmonton.ca/valleyzoo
Tigers, Elephants and Cotton Top Tamarins too! The Valley Zoo is home to more than 100 exotic, endangered and native species.

If visiting between the May long weekend and September long weekend you can take the Fort Edmonton/Valley Zoo Shuttle. The shuttle only runs only on Sundays and holidays from May to September. Route 596 travels on an hourly schedule between the South Campus Transit Centre, Fort Edmonton Park (includes the John Janzen Nature Centre) and the Valley Zoo.

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The closest ETS bus service would be to 142 Street and 87 Avenue giving you approximately a 10 block walk down to the Valley Zoo.
Leaving from Downtown take the Route 112 (displaying WEM or West Edmonton Mall) from bus stop #1763, located at 100 Street and 102 Avenue Eastbound.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 112 (displaying Capilano) from 142 Street and 87 Avenue. After 6pm take the Route 115 from West Edmonton Mall.

Muttart Conservatory

Located at 9626 – 96A Street
www.edmonton.ca/muttart
Nestled in the scenic North Saskatchewan River Valley, the pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory are a striking landmark in Edmonton. Within the four pavilions visitors can explore an exotic jungle, trek across a desert oasis, enjoy the changing seasons in a temperate forest and bask in the magnificent colours of a floral paradise.

Take the Route 85 (displaying Capilano) from 100 Street and 102A Avenue Southbound from Bus Stop #1292.

Telus World of Science (formerly known as the Odyssium)

Locate at 11211 – 142 Street
www.telusworldofscienceedmonton.com
Edmonton's space and science centre. Reborn. Telus World of Science is one of Edmonton's premier attractions. Since opening in 1984, the Telus World of Science has been a major landmark on the Edmonton Skyline.

Take the Route 5 or 135 (displaying Westmount) on Jasper Avenue and 101 Street heading Westbound from Bus Stop #1620. Either bus will take you to Westmount Transit Centre giving you a few blocks to walk West on 111 Avenue to the Telus World of Science building.

Rexall Place

Located at 7424 – 118 Avenue
http://www.rexall-place.com/
Home of the Edmonton Oilers hockey club, this 17,100 seat venue hosts major concerts, sporting events and family attractions.

Take the LRT heading to the Coliseum LRT Station. Walk through the pedway into Rexall Place.
Leaving Downtown by bus, take the Route 5 going East along Jasper Avenue to Coliseum.
Leaving from Kingsway Transit Centre take the Route 8 (displaying Abbottsfield) to the Coliseum.

Northlands Park

Located at 116 Avenue and 73 Street
http://www.northlands.com/
Facilities include The Spectrum (horse racing and gaming), AgriCom, Sportex, Golden Garter and Silver Slipper. Northlands Park produces many annual special events including Edmonton's Capital Ex, Farmfair International and the Canadian National Rodeo in addition to year-round thoroughbred and harness horse racing.

Take the LRT heading to the Coliseum LRT Station. Northlands is across from Rexall Place.
Leaving Downtown by bus, take the Route 5 going East along Jasper Avenue to 118 Avenue and 73 Street or take the Route 2 Eastbound on 102 Avenue and 100 Street (Bus Stop #1707) to 112 Avenue and 73 Street, walk through the Park to the South Entrance of Northlands.
Leaving from Kingsway Transit Centre take the Route 8 (displaying Abbottsfield) to 118 Avenue and 73 Street.

Old Strathcona

Located just off Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) between 99 and 109 Street
http://www.oldstrathcona.ca/
Nestled on the South Side of the North Saskatchewan River, Old Strathcona is Edmonton's historical playground. With its 300 unique boutiques, 90 restaurants, pubs and coffee shops with lots of live entertainment, theatre venues, jazz clubs, Farmer's Market, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Leaving from Downtown, take the Route 57 (displaying University) leaving from Bus Stop #1292 Southbound on 100 Street at 102 Avenue or take Route 7 (displaying University) leaving from Bus Stop #1542 Southbound on 100 Street and Jasper Avenue. Route 57 and 7 take you along Whyte Avenue.

Leaving from the University, take the Route 57 (displaying Downtown) or the Route 4 (displaying Capilano).
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre take the Route 9 (displaying Northgate) or the Route 52 (displaying Downtown).
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 4 or the Route 106 (displaying Capilano).

West Edmonton Mall

Located at 8882 – 170 Street
http://www.westedmontonmall.com/
The world's largest entertainment and shopping centre, featuring over 800 stores and services, over 110 eating establishments, plus Seven World Class Attractions. It's the only mall of its kind – both a shopper's dream and a world of excitement and adventure. We have it all: a world class hotel, the widest variety of one-of-a-kind stores, fantastic attractions, spectacular games, restaurants to suit all tastes and great entertainment.

Take the Route 1, 2 or 100 Express (displaying WEM or West Edmonton Mall) from in front of City Hall at 99 Street and 102A Avenue heading Eastbound from Bus Stop #1809.

Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres

Alberta Government House

Located at 12845 – 102 Avenue
www.assembly.ab.ca/lao/library/lt-gov/house.htm
This gracious sandstone building, opened in 1913, served as the residence of Alberta's Lieutenant Governors. The mansion was closed in 1938 and was used as a WWII veteran's hospital from 1944 to 1951. Then, in 1976, after extensive restoration, Government House was reopened as the province's official government conference centre.

Take the Route 1 displaying WEM or West Edmonton Mall from in front of City Hall at 99 Street and 102 A Avenue from Bus Stop #1809.

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Take the Route 120 from 101 Street and Jasper Avenue, Bus Stop #1262 heading Westbound.

Fort Edmonton Park

Located at SW corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive (approximately 70 Avenue – 143 Street)
www.edmonton.ca/fort
It's living history at its best! Join the costumed historical interpreters and try your hand at living life as an early pioneer. You'll experience life as it was at the 1846 fort and on the streets of 1885, 1905 and 1920.

The closest ETS bus service would be to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive giving you approximately 10 blocks to walk.

Leaving from West Edmonton Mall take the Route 4 (displaying Capilano) to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre take the Route 33 (displaying West Edmonton Mall) to Whitemud Drive North Bound and 53 Avenue (bus stop #4153) and catch route 30 (displaying South Campus) to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive.
Leaving from Downtown take the LRT Southbound to the South Campus LRT Station and transfer to a Route 4 (displaying WEM or West Edmonton Mall) going to Fort Edmonton Park Road and Fox Drive.
If visiting between the May long weekend and September long weekend you can take the Fort Edmonton/Valley Zoo Shuttle. The shuttle only runs only on Sundays and holidays from May to September. Route 596 travels on an hourly schedule between the South Campus Transit Centre, Fort Edmonton Park (includes the John Janzen Nature Centre) and the Valley Zoo.

Sports and Recreation

Commonwealth Stadium

Located at 11000 Stadium Road
www.edmonton.ca/attractions
Having undergone a $23-million facelift for the 2001 World Championships in Athletics, the stadium is among North America's finest, sporting a professional football field with a state of the art Mondo 400-metre track. With seating capacity in excess of 60,000, it is the largest stadium in Canada and the only major stadium with natural grass. Home to the Edmonton Eskimos, major concerts and the 2002 Grey Cup.

You can take the LRT to the Stadium LRT Station. Leaving from Downtown you can also take the Route 2 going Eastbound on 102 Avenue at 100 Street, Bus Stop #1707.
Leaving from West Edmonton Mall, take the Route 2 to Stadium Station.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 9 to Downtown (101 Street and Jasper Avenue) go into the Central LRT Station and take the Northbound LRT to Stadium Station.
*NOTE* some Special Events may have Park & Ride Service. Check our Special Events and Services page.

Kinsmen Sports Centre

Located at 9100 - Walterdale Hill
www.edmonton.ca/attractions
This year-round facility, accredited by the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, features five swimming pools, two running tracks, the Keltie Byrnes Fitness Centre and racquetball, squash, tennis, badminton and volleyball courts.

Leaving from Downtown take the Route 9 (displaying Southgate) Southbound on 101 Street and 102 Avenue, Bus Stop #1243 to 109 Street and 82 Avenue. Cross 109 Street and head back Northbound on Route 9 (displaying Northgate). The bus will take you down Walterdale Hill stopping across from the Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 9 (displaying Northgate).

Museums

John Walter Museum - Historic Site (beside Kinsmen Sports Centre)

Located by the Kinsmen Sports Centre at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth Roads.
www.edmonton.ca/attractions
Three original homes of early Edmonton entrepreneur John Walter are on display, featuring a number of free Sunday activities such as pot-pourri making, soap series, paper making and story squares.

Leaving from Downtown take the Route 9 (displaying Southgate) Southbound on 101 Street and 102 Avenue, Bus Stop #1243 to 109 Street and 82 Avenue. Cross 109 Street and head back Northbound on Route 9 (displaying Northgate). The bus will take you down Walterdale Hill stopping across from the Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Leaving from Southgate Transit Centre, take the Route 9 (displaying Northgate).

Royal Alberta Museum

Located at 12845 – 102 Avenue
http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/
The Royal Alberta Museum, one of Canada's most popular museums, offers a range of exhibitions and activities for every age level and interest.

Take the Route 1 displaying WEM or West Edmonton Mall from in front of City Hall at 99 Street and 102A Avenue from Bus Stop #1809.

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Take the Route 120 from 101 Street and Jasper Avenue, Bus Stop #1262 heading Westbound.