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Free Things to Do in Edmonton: A One-Day Downtown Route

A downtown Edmonton day can be planned around the Alberta Legislature grounds, Royal Alberta Museum and Art Gallery of Alberta. Edmonton city centre is about a 23-minute drive from Chateau Motel.

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By Alice Braddock

A one-day route through downtown Edmonton can centre on the Alberta Legislature grounds, the Royal Alberta Museum and the Art Gallery of Alberta. For free things to do in Edmonton, confirm admission details before treating any stop as free. Edmonton city centre is about a 23-minute drive from Chateau Motel.

  • Start at the Alberta Legislature grounds.
  • Continue to the Royal Alberta Museum and Art Gallery of Alberta.
  • Check current hours, admission and parking information before setting out.

At a glance

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  1. 01Start at the Alberta Legislature groundsBegin your downtown route at the Alberta Legislature grounds, then continue to the museums and gallery.
  2. 02Visit the Royal Alberta MuseumMake the Royal Alberta Museum your next stop after the Legislature grounds.
  3. 03Continue to the Art Gallery of AlbertaFinish the suggested sequence at the Art Gallery of Alberta.
  4. 04Getting downtown and moving between stopsFor local transit, how Edmonton public transport routes and fares work can help you plan movement around…
  5. 05Hours, admission and parking checksHours, admission and parking details can affect how you order the stops.
  6. 06FAQsThe suggested sequence starts at the Alberta Legislature grounds, continues to the Royal Alberta Museum…
Start at the Alberta Legislature grounds

Start at the Alberta Legislature grounds

Begin your downtown route at the Alberta Legislature grounds, then continue to the museums and gallery. The grounds are the first stop in this suggested itinerary.

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum

Make the Royal Alberta Museum your next stop after the Legislature grounds. Check its official information for hours and admission before you go.

Getting downtown and moving between stops

Getting downtown and moving between stops

For local transit, how Edmonton public transport routes and fares work can help you plan movement around downtown.

Hours, admission and parking checks

Hours, admission and parking details can affect how you order the stops. Check each attraction’s official site before you go, and verify downtown parking information before leaving your vehicle.

Edmonton’s festivals and events follow a seasonal calendar, so which festivals and events take place by season may also matter when choosing a day.

FAQs

Which stops are included in this downtown route?

The suggested sequence starts at the Alberta Legislature grounds, continues to the Royal Alberta Museum, and ends at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

Are the attractions free?

Check each attraction’s official site for current admission information before your visit.

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