Getting to the Rally at the Alberta Legislature
LRT
The most efficient way is to take the LRT and arrive at “Government Centre Station” under the Alberta Legislature Building, which is part of the Capital Line. The service frequency is every 15 minutes and the hours are from 5am – 1am. Take the 109 Street exit.
Bus
Options to get to the Alberta Legislation by bus depending on your location are as follows:
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701: Kingsway-Royal Alex-Southgate, which stops at the ground-level Government Centre Transit Station
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002, 005, 008, 900X which stops at Jasper Ave and 108 St. then walk south along 108 St. to the Alberta Legislature Building Grounds
Bus frequency and schedules vary by route and other factors on the day, so check your transit planning tools like Google Maps or Transit right before travelling.
Cash fare is $3.50 or you can use your bus tickets, or bus passes that you have. If you have an ARC card already, the cost is $2.75 for up to 90 minutes within Edmonton, and could slightly higher if you are taking a regional transit bus from the nearby areas. You can also buy an ARC card from any transit station. For details go to https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/fares-passes.
DATS
For those who are currently DATS customers, Sunday service hours are 6am -11pm. Use the typical process to book a trip by calling the Client Service Centre at 780-496-4567. Other important details about taking DATS can be found at: https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/dats/riding-on-dats
There are two locations that you can be dropped off and picked up:
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Government Transit Centre stop H or #1308. - Legislative Building East Doors (10800 97 Ave NW)
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Legislature building, east gate, nearest to the legislative building from 108 Street.
On-Demand
If you live in a neighbourhood or seniors’ home that is served by an On-Demand bus service, you can book a trip through the On-Demand Transit app, calling 780-496-2400 or using the telephones in the transit stations that will take you to the nearest transit hub, so you can take the bus or LRT to downtown. Other important details can be found at: https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/on-demand-transit-service-overview.
Driving and Parking Information
The Alberta Legislature does not have a public parking lot. Here's the parking info we got regarding parking in the area of the Legislature. [There is one ‘free’ surface parking lot’ that has about 30 spots. It is only valid for 2 hours and is located on 107th Street just south of the transit area).
Limited paid on-street parking is available along 99th Avenue in front of Violet King Henry Plaza and one paid lot on the NE corner of 108th Street & 99th Avenue). Free two-hour parking is available along 107th Street between 98th and 99th Avenues, east of the Government Centre Transit Centre.
Options for paid parking are, Indigo parking lot on 106 St and 97 Ave, paid street parking along 99 Ave, parkade on 108 St and Jasper Ave, Impark on 109 St and Jasper Ave.
Biking
Bike parking is available but limited near the legislature grounds. If coming by bike, it may be better to take the bike along with you as you join the crowds at the protest.
E-Scooters
The e-scooter companies that service downtown Edmonton are Bird, Lime, and Neuron. The e-scooter docking area is along 108 Street and 99 Avenue, just north of the Alberta Legislature grounds.