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Road TripsEdmonton Sightseeing
Driving Toursflickr/Goran Crnkovic
The most scenic areas in Edmonton are along the North Saskatchewan River Valley. On the south side, the drive north along Saskatchewan Drive from 76 Avenue N.W. and 120 Street N.W. to 99 Street N.W. offers a picturesque trip around the University of Alberta campus.
Streetcar Toursflickr/Chris Neuman
If you’re looking for things to do with a historical bent, consider a ride on the High Level Bridge Streetcar from downtown to Old Strathcona.
Walking ToursHeritage Trail leads from the Shaw Conference Centre to the Alberta Legislature Building, a route that links government and industry by way of Edmonton's past. Old Strathcona, a destination south of the North Saskatchewan River, offers a view of many original buildings and street scenes characteristic of an early 20th-century prairie town. The Downtown Business Association hosts free guided walking tours by reservation from late June through mid-August; phone (780) 424-4085 for information.
Edmonton, AB
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - Edmonton West18304 100th Ave. Edmonton, AB T5S 2V2
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Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West10011 184th St. Edmonton, AB T5S 0C7
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The Westin Edmonton10135 100th St. Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Sherwood Park950 Emerald Dr. Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0W6
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812,201
Elevation
670 m/2,198 ft.
Sales Tax
The federal Goods and Service Tax is 5 percent and applies to most goods, food/beverages and services, including lodgings. Alberta does not have a provincial sales tax but does impose a 3 percent Destination Marketing Fee (DMF) as well as a 4 percent Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT).
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(780) 423-4567
Fire (non-emergency)
311
Temperature
(780) 468-4940
Hospitals
Grey Nuns Community Hospital, (780) 735-7000; Misericordia Community Hospital, (780) 735-2000; Royal Alexandra Hospital, (780) 735-4111; University of Alberta Hospital, (780) 407-8822.
Visitor Information
9990 Jasper Ave. N.W. West Shaw Building Edmonton, AB T5J 1P7. Phone:(780)401-7696
Air Travel
Edmonton International Airport
Rental Cars
Hertz, with offices at the airport and downtown (inside Edmonton House, 10205 100 Ave. N.W.), offers discounts to CAA and AAA members; phone (780) 890-4435 at the airport, (780) 423-3431 downtown, (800) 654-3131 in North America or (800) 654-3001 outside of North America. Contact a travel advisor at your local AAA club office to add rental cars to your travel packages.
Rail Service
The VIA Rail station is at 12360 121 St. N.W.; phone (888) 842-7245.
Buses
Red Arrow Express offers luxury motor coach service between Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray and Red Deer; phone (403) 531-0350 or (800) 232-1958.
Taxis
Taxi companies include Co-Op Taxi Line, (780) 425-2525; Barrel Taxi (780) 489-7777; and Yellow Cab, (780) 462-3456. Taxi rates start at $3.60, plus $0.20 is charged for each additional 135 metres (about 1/12 mile) or a portion thereof. Taxis can be hailed, but phoning is recommended.
Public Transportation
Edmonton has both bus and light-rail transit (LRT) service. Edmonton Transit System’s Customer Service Centre, on the second floor of Edmonton Tower at 10111 104 Ave., sells ETS passes and is open Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30; phone 331 within Edmonton or (780) 442-5311. Buses operate Mon.-Fri. 5:20 a.m.-1:30 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 6:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. On holidays hours may be extended for special events. Light-rail transit operates on a similar schedule; check the website for full schedule. Fare is $3.50; free (ages 0-12). A 1-day pass is $9.75.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
