Route & Schedule

Explore Edmonton's top attractions with our 24-hour and 72-hour hop-on, hop-off trolley tickets.

Ready to explore? Check out our map and schedules below. Jump on and off whenever and whichever stop suits your plan best!

We have 2 routes and 20 major stops to make navigating Edmonton a breeze. Our buses run on a regular, predictable loop every 90 to 120-minutes, giving you the freedom to explore entirely on your own schedule. With 2 routes, 5 easy connection points, and up to 5 departures a day from every single stop, you can head out knowing a comfortable ride back to your hotel is always ready when you are. From the massive energy of West Edmonton Mall to the historic Alberta Legislature Building, we have your whole day covered.

Live GPS Trolley Tracker map for the Edmonton Explorer

stops

1 Ticket. 2 Routes. 20 Destinations.

Edmonton is a big city, and its best spots are pretty spread out. To make getting around easy, the Edmonton Explorer runs two connecting loops that hit 20 major stops. With reliable daily departures and easy connection points between downtown and the river valley, you can plan your day with total peace of mind. You’ll always know exactly when and where to catch your next ride, taking all the guesswork out of your trip.

Map Pin Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

The "Castle on the River" is Edmonton's premier architectural jewel and the starting point for countless adventures. As our central transfer hub, this iconic property is the perfect place to board if you are staying at the Fairmont or the neighboring Westin Edmonton. From here, you are also just a short stroll away from the striking Art Gallery of Alberta.

Art Gallery of Alberta Included in the Discover Edmonton Pass

Central Departures: 9:30 am • 11:00 am • 12:30 pm • 2:00 pm • 3:30 pm
Western Departures: 9:00 am • 11:00 am • 1:00 pm • 3:00 pm
Central Returns: 10:58 am • 12:28 pm • 1:58 pm • 3:28 pm • 4:58 pm
Western Returns: 10:55 am • 12:55 pm • 2:55 pm • 4:55 pm

Edmonton Explorer Stop: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Edmonton Explorer Stop: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald stylized title Fairmont Hotel Macdonald map pin icon Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Ice District / Rogers Place stylized title Ice District / Rogers Place map pin icon Ice District / Rogers Place
Alberta Legislature Building stylized title Alberta Legislature Building map pin icon Alberta Legislature
Matrix Hotel stylized title Matrix Hotel map pin icon Matrix Hotel
Alberta Aviation Museum stylized title Alberta Aviation Museum map pin icon Aviation Museum
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre stylized title Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre map pin icon Edmonton Inn
124 Street & 109A Avenue stylized title 124 Street & 109A Avenue map pin icon 124 Street
Whyte Ave & 107 St stylized title Whyte Ave & 107 St map pin icon Varscona Hotel
Strathearn Drive Lookout stylized title Strathearn Drive Lookout map pin icon Strathearn Lookout
Muttart Conservatory stylized title Muttart Conservatory map pin icon Muttart Conservatory
Edmonton Riverboat stylized title Edmonton Riverboat map pin icon Edmonton Riverboat
River Valley Adventure Co stylized title River Valley Adventure Co map pin icon River Valley Adv
High Level Bridge Streetcar stylized title High Level Bridge Streetcar map pin icon High Level Bridge (Gov)
High Level Bridge Streetcar stylized title High Level Bridge Streetcar map pin icon High Level Bridge (Whyte)
Fort Edmonton Park stylized title Fort Edmonton Park map pin icon Fort Edmonton
Edmonton Valley Zoo stylized title Edmonton Valley Zoo map pin icon Valley Zoo
West Edmonton Mall stylized title West Edmonton Mall map pin icon West Ed Mall
Sandman Hotel Edmonton West stylized title Sandman Hotel Edmonton West map pin icon Sandman West
DoubleTree by Hilton stylized title DoubleTree by Hilton map pin icon DoubleTree West
TELUS World of Science stylized title TELUS World of Science map pin icon World of Science
Edmonton Explorer debossed trolley graphic

schedule

CENTRAL LOOP STOPSLoop 1Loop 2Loop 3Loop 4Loop 5
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Transfer Hub)09:3011:0012:3014:0015:30
Ice District / Rogers Place (Transfer Hub)09:3411:0412:3414:0415:34
Alberta Legislature Building (Transfer Hub)09:4211:1212:4214:1215:42
Matrix Hotel09:4611:1612:4614:1615:46
Alberta Aviation Museum09:5711:2712:5714:2715:57
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre10:0111:3113:0114:3116:01
124 St & 109A Ave (ETS) (Transfer Hub)10:1111:4113:1114:4116:11
Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS) (Transfer Hub)10:2311:5313:2314:5316:23
Strathearn Drive Lookout10:3612:0613:3615:0616:36
Muttart Conservatory10:4212:1213:4215:1216:42
Edmonton Riverboat10:4812:1813:4815:1816:48
River Valley Adventure Co10:5312:2313:5315:2316:53
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return)10:5812:2813:5815:2816:58
WESTERN LOOP STOPSLoop 1Loop 2Loop 3Loop 4
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Transfer Hub)09:0011:0013:0015:00
Alberta Legislature Building (Transfer Hub)09:0611:0613:0615:06
High Level Bridge Streetcar (Gov Centre)09:1011:1013:1015:10
High Level Bridge Streetcar (Whyte Terminal)09:1711:1713:1715:17
Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS) (Transfer Hub)09:2211:2213:2215:22
Fort Edmonton Park09:3711:3713:3715:37
Edmonton Valley Zoo09:4811:4813:4815:48
West Edmonton Mall (Door 50)10:0312:0314:0316:03
Sandman Hotel West Edmonton10:1212:1214:1216:12
DoubleTree by Hilton – West Edmonton10:2012:2014:2016:20
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton10:2812:2814:2816:28
124 St & 109A Ave (ETS) (Transfer Hub)10:4012:4014:4016:40
Ice District / Rogers Place (Transfer Hub)10:5012:5014:5016:50
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return)10:5512:5514:5516:55
How to Transfer: The table below shows departures from our shared hubs. Use these overlapping stops to map out your transfer between the Central and Western loops.
TRANSFER LOCATIONLoop 1Loop 2Loop 3Loop 4Loop 5
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Departure)
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Departure)
CENTRAL LOOP		 CENTRAL 09:3011:0012:3014:0015:30
WESTERN LOOP WESTERN 09:0011:0013:0015:00—
Ice District / Rogers Place
Ice District / Rogers Place
CENTRAL LOOP		 CENTRAL 09:3411:0412:3414:0415:34
WESTERN LOOP WESTERN 10:5012:5014:5016:50—
Alberta Legislature Building
Alberta Legislature Building
CENTRAL LOOP		 CENTRAL 09:4211:1212:4214:1215:42
WESTERN LOOP WESTERN 09:0611:0613:0615:06—
124 St & 109A Ave (ETS)
124 St & 109A Ave (ETS)
CENTRAL LOOP		 CENTRAL 10:1111:4113:1114:4116:11
WESTERN LOOP WESTERN 10:4012:4014:4016:40—
Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS)
Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS)
CENTRAL LOOP		 CENTRAL 10:2311:5313:2314:5316:23
WESTERN LOOP WESTERN 09:2211:2213:2215:22—
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return)
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return)
CENTRAL LOOP		 CENTRAL 10:5812:2813:5815:2816:58
WESTERN LOOP WESTERN 10:5512:5514:5516:55—

ways to explore

Explore Edmonton’s Stories & Landmark Attractions

Jump on and journey along as we explore Edmonton's living history, natural beauty, and top attractions through a story-driven journey that brings the city’s iconic destinations and hidden charm to life.

Our multi-use tickets are valid throughout the chosen time period, jump on and off whenever and at whichever stop suits you!

24-Hour Edmonton Explorer Ticket

  • Adults: $48

  • Seniors/Children: $30

  • Valid for 24-hours after first use.

  • Please note that buses operate on a daily schedule and do not run overnight.

TELUS World of Science Edmonton

72-Hour Edmonton Explorer Ticket

  • Adults: $72

  • Seniors/Children: $50

  • Valid for 72-hours after first use.

  • Please note that buses operate on a daily schedule and do not run overnight.

Strathearn Drive Lookout Edmonton