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

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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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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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