NAVIGATING CONSTRUCTION
While Edmonton continues the exciting Valley Line West LRT expansion (anticipating completion in 2028), road, sidewalk and bike lane closures are changing frequently.
Stay up to date on major downtown construction projects and infrastructure improvements shaping the city core. You can also find current road closures and other construction notices here, and check out the live pedestrian construction map to help plan your walking routes.
PARKING
There are plenty of convenient parking options downtown. Street parking is the cheapest with rates starting at $1 per hour; use the HotSpot app or scan the QR code on site.
For public and private lots, we recommend checking real-time availability and rates through SpotAngels, ZipStall, SpotHero, Parkopedia, Impark, or Vibe Parking.
TRAINS AND BUSES
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) has a robust network of light rail transit (LRT) and bus routes heading in and out of downtown. Now that ETS has rolled out Tap to Pay with your credit or debit card, it’s easier than ever to hop on and go!
Find the best route for you and see real-time updates with ETS’s Trip Planner.
BIKES AND SCOOTERS
Downtown Edmonton features 7.8 km of year-round protected bike lanes, shared roads and paths. View the complete bicycle map here, including points of interest, bike racks, road closures, bike stores and more citywide.
You can rent mountain bikes, e-bikes, tandem bikes and even a four-person Surrey bike from River Valley Adventure Co., right next to the River Valley.
During the warm months, find rentable e-scooters and e-bikes scattered around the core for a convenient and scenic cruise through downtown. Check out Lime, Bird and Neuron, for how-tos, rental rates and live tracking of available units.
CAR- AND RIDE-SHARE
No car? No problem! Through the Communauto app, you can rent a vehicle parked near you for a reasonable price, drive it to where you need to go and leave it for the next person.
Ride-share companies Uber and Lyft both operate across Edmonton. All you need to do is type in your location and destination, and they’ll match you to a nearby driver.
Taxis are always an option too! All cabs take credit and debit cards and there is no extra charge for card payment.
WALKING
Wide sidewalks, plenty of pedestrian-friendly crosswalks, scenic parks and nearby nature trails make walking in downtown a breeze. Plus, walking gives you the unique chance to stumble upon hidden nooks like the Alley of Light and Lulu Lane.
Find walking maps and wayfinding tips here.
Chilly out? Edmonton has an impressive indoor pedway system connecting various downtown buildings and malls via tunnels and above-ground walkways. The pedways provide shoppers, visitors, and workers with year-round comfort and convenience, alongside indoor access to three LRT stations. View the Downtown pedway map.
HISTORIC HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR
Travel over the beautiful North Saskatchewan River and see incredible views on this vintage streetcar. It’s a great way to travel from Downtown to Old Strathcona, and you’ll learn some history along the way. Fun fact: this is the highest streetcar river crossing in the world.
FUNICULAR TO THE RIVER VALLEY
Whether it’s winter or summer, there’s plenty to do in Edmonton’s River Valley. Stretching more than 160 km from one end of the city to the other, it’s the largest urban park in Canada and about 20 times larger than New York’s Central Park.
The most accessible way to access this parkland Downtown is via the 100 Street Funicular, behind the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. Bikes, strollers, wheelchairs and even dogs can ride the free, all-glass elevator.