While in: Edmonton - Getting around

If you're heading to Edmonton for a show (or any other reason!) there are lots of things to do in the city. Click the "Edmonton" label on this blog to see some of the things you might want to do in the area!

Getting around

Of course if you're driving there, just pull out your map (and by map, I mean the map application on your smartphone...) and put the pedal to the metal.  Keep in mind, that anytime the weather is nice, you'll likely face road construction at least once on your journey.  Also, in the spring, watch out for potholes in the road.

If you fly into Edmonton's international airport, you won't actually arrive in Edmonton - you'll arrive just outside of Edmonton.  Catch the Edmonton transit shuttle (which has free wifi so you can start planning your trip while you ride) and soon you'll be at a light-rail train station where you can either take the train or connect with any other Edmonton Transit bus.

Once you're in the city, transit is fairly easy to use; unlike larger cities there are no multiple zones, so you'll just pay one price for your ride. Get a 'transfer' if you want to connect to another bus within a set time limit from the driver.  You'll pay for your ride as you get on the bus. If you're taking the train, you'll pay using a machine (so have Canadian change handy - there usually are a few bill changers, but not always, and there are rarely shops to ask for change on site).  Keep the ticket it prints out as your 'transfer'. Again, you'll pay before you ride.

Visit: Edmonton Transit System website



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