Category: Edmonton

Why Did Edmonton Get Rid Of Trolley Buses?

However, city council decided in April 2009 that trolley bus service would be discontinued earlier than originally planned, in order to reduce the city’s expected $35 million deficit in 2009. The last day of service was May 2, 2009. Why did they stop using trolley buses? Environmentally friendly and cheap, they finally succumbed to car […]

Where Can I Do Stairs In Edmonton?

The Promenade (Boulevard) Stairs Nestled near the Victoria Promenade and the Victoria Golf Course, these stairs just off downtown Edmonton are relatively tame compared to the Royal Glenora Stairs just a further up from here. How do I get to Wolf Willow stairs? From the John Janzen Nature Centre, walk to the Fort Edmonton footbridge […]

Is Public Transit Free In Edmonton?

Fare Programs Offers a monthly transit pass to eligible low-income Edmontonians at a subsidized rate. Free monthly transit passes to individuals who are homeless or are at high risk of homelessness. Residents of Edmonton, 65+ and older qualify for an Annual Pass. Is Edmonton on demand transit free? You do not pay a fare when […]

How Do I Complain To Edmonton City?

Complaint Options Contact 311 online, by phone at 311 or 780-442-5311. How do I contact the city of Edmonton? For the most efficient response, please call 311 or download the City’s 311 app. Mailing Address. 2nd Floor, City Hall. 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square. Edmonton, Alberta. Canada T5J 2R7. Telephone. 780-496-8110. Fax. 780-496-8113. How do […]

Does Edmonton Have A Flag?

The flag of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada features the coat of arms on a white square (Canadian pale) surmounting a light blue field. Does Calgary have a flag? Calgary’s official flag: etiquette and protocol The Calgary flag symbolizes harmony between Calgary and the hospitality and spirit of her people. Cowboy hats have been worn with […]

What Kind Of Birds Are In Edmonton Alberta?

The Birds of Edmonton Boreal Chickadee. Redhead (male) Redhead (female) Dark-eyed Junco. Greater Scaup. Black-billed Magpie. Black-billed Magpies. Swainson’s Hawk (adult) What is the most common bird in Edmonton? Black Billed Magpie Magpies might just be the most common bird to see in the Edmonton area. These medium sized black and white birds will be […]

Does Edmonton Have An Official Bird?

Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus On May 3, 1977, the great horned owl was adopted as Alberta’s official bird after a provincewide children’s vote. The great horned owl is a year-round resident of the province. Does Edmonton have a bird? Edmonton Magpie. The Bird We Love To Hate. I know of no other Edmonton resident […]