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TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE — EDMONTON Edmonton ' s science centre houses five permanent exhibit galleries , a feature gallery , and Discoveryland , a gallery for young children . IMAX films and full-dome immersive shows are shown daily . TELUS World of Science also houses the TELUS Robotics Lab , an amateur radio station , an environmental gallery , and an outdoor observatory . The Science Garage allows visitors to tinker , test , and build their own creations in hands-on activities . $ 19.95 Adult ; $ 16.95 Senior ( 65 +); $ 16.95 Youth ( 13-17 )/ Student ( with ID ); $ 13.95 Child ( 3-12 ); $ 79.95 Family . Additional fee for feature exhibitions and IMAX films . Sun - Thu 9 am - 5 pm ; Fri - Sat 9 am - 8 pm . 11211-142 St ., 780-451-3344 . twose . ca Map 1-C3 W
BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
124TH STREET & AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION This association creates a thriving business environment that encompasses taste , style , and character through an eclectic mix of premium services , specialty shops , and the arts . 124 St . is Edmonton ' s premier fashion , food , and arts district and home to many independent boutiques , restaurants , coffee shops , theatres , and galleries . 202 , 10715-124 St ., 780-413-6503 . 124street . ca Map 1-C4 D
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION This group promotes Downtown Edmonton as the place to live , work , shop , and play with popular public events and free guided summer walking tours . The DBA also promotes businesses and development projects in the core . 10121 Jasper Ave ., 780-424-4085 . edmontondowntown . com Map 3-G5 D
EDMONTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Owned by the City of Edmonton , the EEDC is strategically focused on Edmonton ' s bright economic future . In addition to the economic aspect , they are responsible for regional tourism marketing as well as the management of both the Shaw Conference Centre and the Edmonton Research Park . 3 Flr , 9990 Jasper Ave ., 780- 424-9191 . edmonton . com Map 3-I5 D
OLD STRATHCONA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Working to enhance , to promote and to protect the businesses of the Old Strathcona community by supporting projects and campaigns that maximize Old Strathcona ’ s aesthetic appeal and by working with everyone concerned to ensure the well-being of their members , staff , customers , and clients . # 202 , 10345 Whyte ( 82 ) Ave ., 780-437-4182 . oldstrathcona . ca Map 2-J3 S
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
MEC EDMONTON Find everything you need to experience the great outdoors ! Get your gear for outdoor adventures , including travel gear , camping equipment , and yoga gear . Affordable equipment rentals are also available for snow sports like mountain climbing , cross country skiing , and snowshoeing . Downtown : 12328-102 Ave ., 780- 488-6614 . Map 1-C4 South : 1624-99 St ., 1-888-847-0770 . mec . ca Map 5-I4 D S
RIVER VALLEY ADVENTURE CO . Go for a beautiful segway trek and experience Edmonton ' s river valley in the fresh air surrounded by lush trees and scenic views . 9735 Grierson Hill , Louise McKinney Park , 780-995-7347 . rivervalleyadventure . com Map 3-L4 D
TOTEM OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS This local sporting goods store is a great place to find clothing and gear for all outdoor adventures , including hiking , showshoeing , cross country skiing , as well as skate sharpening , equipment rentals , and equipment repairs . 7430-99 St ., 780-432- 1223 . totemoutfitters . com Map 1-E5 S
FITNESS & RECREATION
KINSMEN PARK AND SPORTS CENTRE Amenities including an aquatic centre , a TRX cross-training area , a fully-equipped fitness centre , and facilities for all major sports . Hours vary by facility ; please call to confirm . 9100 Walterdale Hill , 780-442-5311 . edmonton . ca Map 1-D4 S
VERTICALLY INCLINED ROCK GYM This indoor rockclimbing gym gives climbers of all ages and abilities a chance to work on their climbing strategies . Lessons are available for inexperienced climbers . Equipment rentals
Taking the LRT to Rogers Place ? You will need to get off at MacEwan station .
are available for an extra fee . $ 15 Adult ; $ 12.50 Student ; $ 10 Child . 8523 Argyll Rd ., 780-496-9390 . verticallyinclined . com Map 1-E5 S
GETTING AROUND
BUSES The Customer Service office in City Hall provides lost and found , route brochures , and guides , as well as sales of all ETS passes and tickets . Fares are valid for 90 minutes from time of purchase . Adult , Senior , and Child $ 3.25 . Edmonton Transit Services , 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 780-496-1611 . takeets . com
EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Flights headed all over the world leave from the international airport . A bus service offers transportation to and from the airport . # 1 , 1000 Airport Rd ., Leduc County , 780- 890-8900 . flyeia . com
EDMONTON TAXI SERVICE GROUP Edmonton and area ’ s largest transportation provider organizes four taxi fleets , Yellow Cab , Barrel Taxi , Checker Cab , and Prestige Cab together with the Prestige Limousine fleet and Sky Shuttle airport service . They are available 24 hours a day to assist you with all of your transportation needs . 10135-31 Ave ., 780- 462-3456 . edmtaxi . com Map 1-D6 S
LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ( LRT ) Edmonton ’ s LRT system provides access to places like the University of Alberta , Southgate Centre , the Jubilee Auditorium , Northlands Coliseum , and Rogers Place . Fares are good on buses or trains for 90 minutes after time of purchase . Adults , Seniors , and Children $ 3.25 . Edmonton Transit
Services , 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 780-496-1611 . etstripplanner . edmonton . com
STREETS AND AVENUES Edmonton ’ s roadways are numbered in a grid pattern ; the first digits of an address indicate the nearest cross-street . Avenues run east to west , and streets from north to south . Odd numbered buildings are on the east side of the street and the south side of the avenue .
TAPPCAR Book a safe and reliable driver-for-hire from this local company conveniently through the app , website , or call service . Cars , vans , and accessible vehicles are available . 780-222-5555 . tappcar . com
NEIGHBOURHOODS
124 STREET DISTRICT The charming 124th Street District is home to plenty of art galleries , specialty and antique stores , fashion boutiques , and fabulous eateries . 124st . ca
CITY CENTRE Features include more than 500 places to shop , 200-plus restaurants , and a spectacular arts and theatre district . Thanks to the pedways , a network of climate-controlled walkways that connect you to shopping centres , cultural venues , and businesses , getting around the City Centre is comfortable no matter what the season . edmontondowntown . com Map 3
OLD STRATHCONA / WHYTE AVENUE One of the coolest neighbourhoods in Western Canada , this artsy community is full of funky shops , hip bars , boutique hotels , great restaurants , theatres , and historical buildings . 82 Ave . between 109 St . and Gateway Blvd . oldstrathcona . ca Map 2
WEST EDMONTON This area of the city features a wealth of amenities including major hotels , restaurants , shopping , the TELUS World of Science — Edmonton , and the world-famous West Edmonton Mall . Map 4
VISITOR SERVICES
EDMONTON TOURISM Find information on all the City of Edmonton ' s attractions and events . Tourist Information : 780-496-8400 or 1-800-463-4667 . Travel , trade or convention / destination planning : 780- 426-4715 . The visitor centre will be closed for March and April . West Shaw Building , 9797 Jasper Ave ., 780- 401-7696 . exploreedmonton . com Map 3-I5 D
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Travel Times ( in mins ) Between LRT Stations
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Stanley A . Milner Library
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Capital Line
Canada Place
Manulife Place
ENTERPRISE SQUARE
Clareview
Belvedere
Coliseum
SUN
LIFE
Stadium
Churchill
Central
RICE HOWARD WAY
JASPER AVE
101 STREET
NAIT
99 STREET
The Westin
Shaw Conference
Centre
Bay / Enterprise Square
Corona
Grandin
University
Health Science / Jubilee
Mckernan / Belgravia
South Campus
Southgate
Century Park
Metro Line
Scotia Place
102 STREET
Kingsway Royal Alex
103 STREET
MacEwan ( Rogers Place )
Churchill
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