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 Sundays only until the end of September. A limited service is offered on Saturdays and Sundays in November and December.

  • How much does it cost?

    The round trip fare on the High Level Bridge is $4.00 (age 6 and over). For a group of 10 or more people tickets are $3.00 each (must be paid in a lump sum). A family ticket (maximum 2 persons over age 18) costs $12.00. 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 wheelchair accessible?

    At the High Level Bridge a wheelchair ramp is available at the south terminus at Strathcona, enabling return trips for wheelchair passengers. There are no ramps at any other stops, and the ramp at Strathcona is not available during the Fringe Festival. Currently, all streetcars on this line can accommodate wheelchairs, but groups with several wheelchairs and/or walkers should please phone ahead (780-437-7721) to ensure that space can be provided.

    The historic streetcars at Fort Edmonton Park are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

  • 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 on the east side of 103rd Street (Gateway Boulevard) across from the Strathcona Terminus. 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 three streetcars are available. They have come from Osaka (Japan), Melbourne (Australia) and Hannover (Germany). An original Edmonton streetcar is currently being restored to 1912 condition and, after a rigorous testing period at Fort Edmonton Park, will join the international cars on the High Level Bridge.

    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. Applicants need a valid driver's license, must be at least 21 years old and should enjoy interacting with people.

    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.