Getting Around

FINDING YOUR WAY

• Numbers rather than names designate the majority of streets and avenues in Edmonton, making it easy to locate addresses.
• Numbered avenues run east and west; numbered streets run north and south. A list can be found in the White Pages of the telephone directory.
• Edmonton Transit Service offers quick, easy transportation to major facilities such as Commonwealth Stadium, Rexall Place, Northlands, downtown, and the University of Alberta.
• Taxis are usually available at hotels, shopping centres and major venues. In areas without a taxi stand, it’s usually quicker to call for service rather than hail a taxi.

Getting Around In A Flash

You’ll discover that travelling to and within Edmonton is a snap, regardless of where you’re coming from or the hotel you stay in after your arrival.

PLANES

Edmonton is served by Edmonton International Airport, one of Canada’s fastest growing airports, which serves over six million passengers annually. The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is located 29 km/18 miles (about 20-30 minutes) from downtown, and accommodates many international, national and regional airlines. EIA is committed to moving you through the airport with complete and effective customer service. To learn about all of the offered services, download the airport guide, find flight options and more, please visit flyeia.com.

• EIA offers non-stop flights to more than 50 destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Mexico City, and London.
• EIA is a bright, modern facility. Within it, Central Hall features convenient, customer-focused retail, food and beverage services, an observation deck, centralized pre-board screening and many amenities for passenger comfort. Translation services are available in multiple languages. An international currency exchange is also available.
• Airport Express provides convenient check-in and transportation services for Edmonton International Airport’s travellers staying downtown, with two self-serve Air Canada and WestJet check-in kiosks, two flight information display screens (FIDS), scheduled shuttle service every 20 minutes to and from the International Airport. Hotel web check-in services are also available at a number of local hotels and offer travellers a quick, easy way to check in for flights right from the hotel lobby.
• Fly Thru for same day travel within Alberta gets you through security faster; offers convenient reserved parking stalls in both Parkade Park and Value Park for faster access to the terminal, plus a dedicated parking exit lane for speedier service, and Valet Park which offers you curbside vehicle drop-off and pick-up right at the departures level.
• Both NEXUS and CANPASS services are available at EIA for frequent international travellers. If you qualify, enrolling in one of these programs can greatly speed up your time in customs and make your journey through EIA hassle-free.
• Taxi fare from the International Airport to the city centre is approximately $45. Fares to other locations are charged by zone not metered rate.
• Sky Shuttle Bus services are available for $15 to or from downtown, the west end or the University of Alberta. Call 780-465-8515.
• For customer service and general airport information, call 780-890-8382.

TRAINS

VIA Rail’s internationally-known transcontinental train, The Canadian®, operates six times per week (three trips each way) through Edmonton.
• Rail passengers can travel east on VIA to Saskatoon, Winnipeg or Toronto or head west to Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver.
• Make tracks aboard the luxurious Snow Train Express to Jasper that has departures from Edmonton on Friday with return trips from Jasper on Sunday evenings. The Express also conveniently connects with The Canadian® for westbound service to Vancouver.
• VIA’s depot is at 12360-121 St. For reservations, call 1-888-842-7245.

BUS

• Greyhound Bus Lines (1-800-661-8747) provides excellent service to Edmonton from anywhere in North America.
• Service to and from Calgary, Fort McMurray and Red Deer is also available from Red Arrow (1-800-232-1958).
• There are also transportation and tour companies that offer local excursions.

AUTOMOBILES

Edmonton is on the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, considered the most reliable, quickest route across Western Canada.
• Edmonton is 514 km (320 miles) north of the Montana U.S.A./Canada border
• Edmonton is 294 km (184 miles) north of Calgary
• Edmonton is 362 km (226 miles) east of Jasper
• Edmonton is 404 km (252 miles) northeast of Banff

Edmonton is located on the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, a route that offers the easiest and most
scenic drive across western Canada. The region is served by the Edmonton International Airport and VIA Rail’s The Canadian®, one of the world’s most famous train rides.

For information on airlines not listed here, please consult the Edmonton Airports website, (www.flyeia.com) under “Flight Info/Flight Options/Airlines”. All destinations subject to change by the airline.
Please note, the () symbol indicates partners in the Edmonton Capital Region Tourism ­Partnership.