Look at Lila’s Map - with some important places for The Event Participants:

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Travel Alberta is the official destination marketing organization for the province of Alberta. Funded by the Government of Alberta through the four per cent Tourism Levy on accommodations, we promote Alberta as a tourist destination regionally, nationally, and internationally to increase the number of visitors to and within Alberta.

E-mail: travelinfo@TravelAlberta.com
Toll-free in North America: 1.800.ALBERTA (252.3782)
Outside North America : +1.780.427.4321

Hours of operation (MST)
7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday

Main page - http://www1.travelalberta.com/en-ca/

Edmonton - City

Edmonton and Area

There are also a couple of hostels in both the downtown and Whyte Ave areas. I personally prefer Hi Hostel (along Whyte Ave, near the university, and about a 10 minute bus ride from the main venues) http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel011010.en.htm But there is also a new hostel about 6 blocks from the Westin called Go! Backpackers Hostel (http://www.gohostels.ca/)

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The Bed and Breakfast Association of Greater Edmonton has over 30 members in the city and surrounding communities. It has established a code of ethics for its members, as well as high standards of cleanliness, hospitality and safety.

Members are inspected regularly and must meet local health and building standards. Visitors are encouraged to contact the association with any questions or comments. Our phone number is (780) 432-7116

A few simple maps of Edmonton City

online: http://www.maps.worldweb.com/EdmontonMap.html

click on the picture for our gallery:

Official webpage: http://www.edmontonslrt.com/

Single trips on LRT are $2.50 one way, less with various packages etc.; book of 10 tickets is $21.50 . I will get more details on prices available to us.

LRT Hours of Operation:
5:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. (Monday to Saturday)
5:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Sunday)

Service frequency:
Weekday a.m./p.m. peak - 6 minutes
Weekday midday - 10 minutes
Weekday evening - 15 minutes
Saturday a.m. - 15 minutes
Saturday midday - 10 minutes
Saturday evening/late night - 15 minutes
Sunday (all) - 15 minutes

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