FAQ

  • How often do the streetcars run?

    On the High Level Bridge every 40 minutes from 11.00am until 4.00pm. On Saturdays the service starts at 9.00am and during the Fringe Festival in Old Strathcona streetcars run until 10.00 pm. On Canada Day and during busy Fringe days a 20 minute service may be operated. Exact departure times are posted at the stops and also available on this website if you click on High Level Bridge + Schedule.

    At Fort Edmonton Park streetcars run approximately every 15 minutes during park opening times. Additional cars are in service during special events and on busy Sundays.

  • When do the streetcars run?

    Streetcars operate during the summer season.

    On the High Level Bridge service starts on the Friday before the May long weekend and continues daily until Labour Day. From then until Canadian Thanksgiving (October) Monday service is on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only (plus the holiday Monday).

    At Fort Edmonton Park there is daily service from Sunday of the May long weekend until Labour Day, then Weekends only until the end of September.

  • How much does it cost?

    The round trip fare on the High Level Bridge is $5.00 (age 6 and over). For a group of 10 or more people tickets are $4.00 each (must be paid in a lump sum). A family ticket (maximum 2 persons over age 18) costs $15.00. Children age 5 and under (groups excepted) are free.

    At Fort Edmonton Park streetcar rides are included in the park entrance fee.

  • Are the streetcars accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

    Unfortunately, most historic streetcars have limited or no wheelchair & stroller accessibility.

    At the High Level Bridge a wheelchair accessible car will whenever possible be in service on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but not during the Fringe Festival. A wheelchair ramp is available at the South Terminus at Strathcona which enables wheelchair passengers to make a round trip. There are no ramps at any other stops.

    Groups with several wheelchairs and/or walkers must phone ahead (780-437-7721) to ensure that space can be provided (not possible on weekends).

    Space for strollers is very limited. Large strollers can be locked in the Strathcona Streetcar Barn prior to starting a round trip on the streetcar.

    The historic streetcars at Fort Edmonton Park are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. For safety reasons, strollers cannot be transported on streetcars at Fort Edmonton.

  • Do you accept groups?

    At the High Level Bridge please phone ahead of time (780-437-7721) to make a reservation to ensure that space can be provided.

    There are no restrictions at Fort Edmonton Park.

  • How do I find the streetcar line?

    Click on High Level Bridge or Fort Edmonton Park in the website and go to location.

  • Where can I park at Strathcona or Jasper Plaza before boarding the streetcar?

    On the High Level Bridge ample parking is available close to the Strathcona Terminus on the east side of 103rd Street (Gateway Boulevard) and 104th street (Calgary Trail). At the north end of the line (Jasper Plaza) there is a parking lot on the west side of 109th Street between Jasper Avenue and 100th Avenue.

  • Can I visit the streetcar barns?

    For safety reasons, the working barns are not normally open to the public. However, depending on the availability of volunteer staff, you may be able to have a private tour:

    On the High Level Bridge visit the streetcar museum (when open) or ask the motorman or conductor of the streetcar if they can give you a quick tour before the next departure.

    At Fort Edmonton Park visit the streetcar barn on a Saturday and ask if one of the volunteer workers is able to show you around. During the week you may ask the incoming or outgoing motorman of the service car, if he/she would give you a quick tour at the beginning or end of a shift. Shift change is at 1.00pm in May and June and 2.00pm for the rest of the summer season.

  • Where did the streetcars originally operate?

    On the High Level Bridge a streetcar from Edmonton restored to original 1912 condition is in service on most days. A wheelchair accessible streetcar from Osaka (Japan) usually operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A more modern prototype street/LRT car from Hannover (Germany) is being used as second car during very busy periods. Changes to this pattern are always possible based on availability of cars.

    A 1947 Melbourne Tram is presently in the workshop for roof repairs before returning to the High Level Bridge line.

    At Fort Edmonton Park all the streetcars (operating or being restored) originate from Canadian cities (Edmonton, Toronto, Regina, Saskatoon).

  • How old are the streetcars?

    The year of entering service varies from 1908 to 1970. The truck of one car was actually built as early as 1897!

  • Can a streetcar be chartered?

    Yes! (outside normal working hours). Click on Charter a Streetcar in the website and follow the instructions.

  • Can I learn to drive a streetcar?

    New motorman classes for ERRS members start each spring, early in April. Applicants need to be a member of the society in good standing, have a valid driver's license, must be at least 21 years old and should enjoy interacting with people. The course requires a minimum of six evenings of instruction in Fort Edmonton Park. Upon successful completion of training you will be expected to complete a minimum of 8 shifts in Fort Edmonton Park.

    Alternatively, you may register for a 2-day course "Learn to drive a streetcar", which is usually organized in the fall by the ERRS in cooperation with the City of Edmonton Adult Education Program.

  • I am a professional streetcar operator or a qualified motorman at another streetcar museum. Would I be permitted to take the controls of the streetcar?

    Subject to ERRS division rules and at the discretion of the ERRS motorman you may be allowed to drive under supervision if you can show proof of current motorman status from another property.

  • When can I visit the Streetcar Museum in Strathcona?

    The Streetcar Museum in the Strathcona Streetcar Barn is open on Saturdays from 10am until 2pm from the May long weekend until the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Entrance to the museum is free (donations only). The museum is closed during the Fringe Festival.

    Special opening times can be arranged for groups and in combination with streetcar charters (click on Charter a Streetcar in the website and follow the instructions).