100 Street Funicular
10065 100 St. N.W.
If you’re near the Edmonton Convention Centre or the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, make a quick pit stop behind the hotel to ride the 100 Street Funicular, one of Edmonton’s newest attractions. Board the glass-walled elevator to make the 36-second trip down an incline to a lower promenade level, where there is a footbridge that leads to a scenic lookout over the North Saskatchewan River. An additional elevator connects the promenade with an extensive network of trails in the lower River Valley. Riding the funicular is a fun, free and easy way to access some of the best views in Edmonton. It’s especially convenient for those with wheelchairs, strollers or bikes in tow. Interested in history, architecture and Canadian politics? Take a free guided tour at the to learn about the province and see inside the Legislative Chamber where laws are debated to this day. After the tour, visit the nearby to see its interactive exhibits and an immersive 4-D movie about Alberta. The grounds at the “Ledge” (as the Legislature Building is known to Albertans) play host to a number of free events throughout the year, including a summer outdoor concert series and holiday performances in December. Spending some time at the is one of the top things to do in Edmonton, and you can save money by visiting the gallery on Thursday nights (5-8 p.m.) when admission is free. (Admission is always free for ages 0-17 and to all on many federal holidays.) The modern building is home to three levels of exhibition space with contemporary and historical art from Canadian and international artists. Exhibits change every few months, so there’s always something new to see.