Visiting Edmonton
The City of Edmonton
With a metropolitan population of over 1 million people, Edmonton is located in the middle of Alberta, only a few hours' drive from Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. One of the sunniest cities in Canada, the city has year-round attractions. The warmest months are July and August, when the temperature averages over 22 degrees Celsius. Check out more at DiscoverEdmonton.com.
Travel to Edmonton
You can fly to Edmonton from anywhere in the world. You will land at the Edmonton International airport, located 30 km south of the city on Highway 2. From there, you can take a cab or a Sky Shuttle Bus to reach the city. Shuttle rides are $18 per adult, and depart the airport every 30-45 minutes. No reservation is required: just report to their kiosk located at door #7 on the arrivals level. For a list of all stops within the city, go to www.edmontonskyshuttle.com.
Getting Around in Edmonton
You can reach almost any part of Edmonton by bus or Light Rail Transit (LRT). Edmonton Transit provides service seven days a week from early morning until late in the evening. The cost for an adult to ride the bus or train is $2.85 per ride.