FAQs

The location of our Conference is:

Senate Chamber (#326, 3^rd Floor)

Arts Building and Convocation Hall,

University of Alberta, T6G 2E6

Edmonton, AB

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Driving & Parking

Parking near to the Old Arts building is available in Lot 700, Lot N or Lot U.

Rates:

6:00 am to 5:30 pm: $4.50/hr to a maximum of $15.00

Evenings (5:30 pm to 6:00 am): $5.50 flat rate

Weekends: $5.50 flat rate

Parking is also available along Saskatchewan Drive NW in zones 5062, 5063, & 5064 (between 110 & 116 St NW).

Rates:

6:00 am to 6:00 pm: $ 2.00/hr

6:00 pm to 6:00 am: $1.00/hr to a maximum of $5.00

Payment is made via City of Edmonton on-street pay machines. Machines accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex and prepaid credit cards.

Public Transit

It is easy accessible to take public transit to our campus.

The University LRT train station is conveniently located right on campus and operates from 5:30 am to 1am daily. Tickets are $3.50 or 10 for $27.75. Visit Edmonton ETS for more info.

Take the LRT to University Station. Follow signs for 89 Avenue South and exit via the University Transit Centre South Access. Many buses also stop at the University transit Centre.

It is an 4 minute walk from University Station to the Old Arts Building & Convocation Hall.

Around Campus

Find your way around campus using the University of Alberta's campus map, which includes descriptions of and directions to all of our buildings and facilities.

Getting Into Edmonton from the Airport

To travel from the Edmonton Airport to your hotel, there are two options:

Taxi ($62 flat-rate): Hire a taxi with Co-Op, Airport Taxi Service, or Uber.

This option takes approximately 35 minutes, depending upon traffic conditions.

Transit ($3.50): Take Edmonton Transit Route 747 to Century Park LRT station. Then take the LRT Capital Line five stops to University Station. Follow signs for 89 Avenue South and exit via the University Transit Centre South Access.

This option takes approximately 50 minutes. It is an additional 4 minute walk from University Station to the Old Arts Building & Convocation Hall.

Getting Around Edmonton

The University of Alberta is centrally located in the heart of Edmonton and within walking distance of Whyte Avenue, Old Strathcona, and Jasper Avenue. There are many accessible walking paths and bike trails along the River Valley. Check out the Discover YEG map of popular trails, bike routes, and attractions. Your time may be limited while in the city, but we absolutely encourage exploration if and when you can do so!

The University LRT train station is conveniently located right on campus and operates from 5:30 am to 1am daily. Tickets are $3.50 or 10 for $27.75. Visit Edmonton ETS for more info.

If you're feeling adventurous, try out an e-scooter or e-bike, which are found scattered around campus and the surrounding neighbourhood and are available to rent via mobile app.

Explore Edmonton

• Royal Alberta Museum: Western Canada's largest museum

• Art Gallery of Alberta: Contemporary and historical collections

• Muttart Conservatory: One of Canada's largest indoor botanical collections, noted for its unique glass pyramid greenhouses

• Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts: Ukrainian arts organization with a rotating gallery and gift shop

• Elk Island National Park: UNESCO bio reserve and home to the plains bison, located 35 km east of Edmonton

• River Valley Trails: A network of walking and cycling trails

Food & Drink (on-campus)

• HUB Mall: a number of food options; easily accessed from Humanities Centre via the 2nd floor breezeway

• Remedy Cafe: iconic Edmonton cafe chain, Indian and Pakistani dishes "with a twist," vegan and gluten-free options

*See full list of food-services on-campus

Food & Drink (off-campus)

• Rge Rd: rustic-chic, farm-to-table cuisine

• Woodwork: local, Canadian-inspired fare: popular pub near campus, local craft beers, classic pub-fare

• Bar Bricco: classic Italian

• The Marc: French fine dining

• Farrow: sandwiches, coffee, and baked goods

• Cafe Mosaics: vegan/vegetarian eats in a cozy setting

• Continental Treat Fine Bistro: Central European bistro, gluten-free

Should you have any questions about the conference, please contact Event Coordinator Stefka Lytwyn at [email protected]

For any urgent issues, please text or phone (780) 222-7206