High Level

Bridge Line

The High Level Bridge Streetcar is one of Edmonton's premier attractions. Our ride into history takes you along former Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) trackage, from Edmonton's historic Whyte Avenue, through the only tunnel ever built on a CPR mainline in Alberta, and across the High Level Bridge into Edmonton's Downtown. Our Jasper Plaza terminus is less than a block from Jasper Avenue.


Operating Schedule


Our regular streetcar service is finished for the 2023 season, and it will be back in May 2024! We will be operating special service during the holiday season in December. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets for the holiday service only.

Ride the streetcars

Tickets are purchased with cash only from the Conductor and used at any time during the season. Credit, debit, and mobile payments are not accepted. Tickets are first come, first serve and can not be purchased or reserved in advance.  Stop-overs are permitted; the return portion of your round trip may be taken on any date, at any of the scheduled times.


Fares (Cash only)

  • Age 6 and over: $8.00 (round-trip) or $5.00 (one-way)
  • Age 5 and under (non-groups): Free!
  • Age 5 and under (groups): $8.00 (round-trip) or $5.00 (one-way)
  • Family: $28.00 (round-trip)
  • Up to 5 people, with a maximum of two adults (18+), and up to 3 children (under 18). Day cares, preschools, and field trips are not eligible for this rate.


Charter Trips

Our streetcars can be booked for a variety of occasions, including weddings, birthdays, and gatherings. For information and rates please see our Charters page.


Route

The High Level Bridge line travels from our Whyte Ave Terminus, stopping at Old Strathcona, 107 St, Garneau, Government Centre  & our Jasper Plaza Terminus before turning back. Click here to view a route map.

Download the Schedule

FAqs

  • How often do the streetcars run?

    On the High Level Bridge every 45 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 until Labour Day every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. After Labour Day until Canadian Thanksgiving (October), service is on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only (including the Thanksgiving 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?

    High Level Bridge:

    • Age 6 and over: $8.00 (round-trip) or $5.00 (one-way)
    • Age 5 and under (non-groups): Free!
    • Age 5 and under (groups): $8.00 (round-trip) or $5.00 (one-way)

    Find more information here


    Fort Edmonton Park:

    Streetcar rides are included in the entrance fee to Fort Edmonton Park, but donations are always welcome.


  • Wheelchairs

    At the High Level Bridge a wheelchair accessible car (Melbourne 930) will whenever possible be in service on Saturdays and Sundays, 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).


    The historic streetcars at Fort Edmonton Park are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible the steam train at Fort Edmonton Park can accommodate wheelchairs. 

  • Strollers

    Space for strollers is very limited on our High Level Bridge streetcars. Large strollers can be secured in lockers at the Whyte Ave Terminal or locked in the Strathcona Streetcar Barn prior to starting a round trip on the streetcar. Small strollers may be permitted, depending on passenger loads and at the discretion of the conductor.


    The historic streetcars at Fort Edmonton Park are unfortunately not stroller friendly, however, the steam train at Fort Edmonton Park can accommodate wheelchairs. 


  • 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 on Saturdays from 10:30am-2:30pm


    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.


  • Can a streetcar be chartered?

    Yes! (outside normal working hours). 


    Find more info here.

  • 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 begin passenger service at Fort Edmonton Park; and after completing the prerequisite number of hours in service, you may train to operate on the High Level Bridge line if you so choose.


  • When can I visit the Streetcar Museum in Strathcona?

    The Streetcar Museum in the Strathcona Streetcar Barn is open on Saturdays from 10:30am until 2:30pm from the May long weekend until the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Entrance to the museum is free, but donations are gladly accepted. The museum is closed during the Fringe Festival.


    Special opening times can be arranged for groups and in combination with streetcar charters, find more info here.

  • Are eScooters and eBikes permitted on the streetcars

    Due to safety concerns, powered scooters and bikes (whether rented or owned) are not allowed.

PARKING

Strathcona Streetcar Barn & Museum Stop, and Whyte Avenue Terminus (Southeast End)

  • Diamond Parking Services: East side of 103rd Street (Gateway Boulevard)
  • Precise Parklink: 8419-104 Street NW


Jasper Plaza Terminus (Northwest End)

There is a parking lot on the west side of 109th Street between Jasper Avenue and 100th Avenue.



Route & Parking Map

accessibility

Wheelchair & Stroller Accessibility

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


Wheelchairs

At the High Level Bridge a wheelchair accessible car (Melbourne 930) will, whenever possible, be in service on Saturday and Sundays, 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).


Strollers

Space for strollers is very limited on our High Level Bridge streetcars. Large strollers can be secured in lockers at our Whyte Ave terminal or at our Strathcona Streetcar Barn prior to starting a round trip on the streetcar. Small strollers may be permitted, depending on passenger loads and at the discretion of the conductor.


Learn about the history of the High Level Bridge
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