Travel and Accommodations

Travel Information

Taxis and ride-sharing services are available from the airport at all hours. A ride will cost around $40-60 depending on the service and time of day.

The City of Edmonton provides one-way bus travel on the Edmonton International Transit Service (or Bus Route 747) daily from 4:10am to 12:30am between the airport and Century Park Transit Centre. You can then take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) just west of Century Park Transit Centre to the University Transit Centre located on University of Alberta campus. If you are staying at the Lister Centre, get off the LRT at the Health Sciences Jubilee Station instead.

Transit on City of Edmonton services (buses and LRT) require an Arc ticket or pay-as-you-go Arc card. See kiosks at the LRT stations / transit centres to purchase.

Arc tickets are $3.75 for 90 mins of travel within the city. Arc cards are $6 to purchase and then $3 for 90 mins.

The Edmonton International Transit Service costs $5 per trip and may be paid in cash or with Arc ticket / card.

Parking and Transportation

The University of Alberta has a number of daily, paid parking lots on campus. A full map is available here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/parking-services/locations-and-rates/index.html

The closest lots to the conference venue in the CCIS are Lot E and Lot N.

Local Transportation

The City of Edmonton allows multiple scooter and e-bike sharing services to operate (weather permitting) from April to late-November. There is an extensive network of protected bike lanes that offer access to the river valley, downtown, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Many locations in the Old Strathcona and Garneau neighborhoods are also walkable from campus.

As mentioned above, there are also numerous bus routes running to and from campus from far-ranging locations in the city. Two LRT stations, University and Health Sciences Jubilee Stations, are located on campus and provide access North, South, and East from the University.

Transit on City of Edmonton services (buses and LRT) require an Arc ticket or pay-as-you-go Arc card. See kiosks at the LRT stations / transit centres to purchase.

Arc tickets are $3.75 for 90 mins of travel within the city. Arc cards are $6 to purchase and then $3 for 90 mins.

Accommodations

There are many accommodation options located near the University of Alberta. AIIDE has reserved hotel blocks at the Chateau Lacombe hotel located in downtown Edmonton.

Booking link: https://bookings.travelclick.com/114528?groupID=4865471#/guestsandrooms

The rate is $139 CAD/night, and the cutoff date is October 19, 2025

Downtown Edmonton is located just across the river from campus. The High-Level Bridge (109th street) has foot / biking paths on both sides that allow access to downtown. The University Light Rail Station (LRT) located on campus is also one stop from Jasper Plaza Station next to the hotel.

Additionally, there are a number of other hotels within walking distance of campus including:

Campus Tower Suite Hotel (next to campus, 12 minute walk to CCIS)
Varscona Hotel on Whyte (32 min walk to CCIS)
Metterra Hotel on Whyte (36 min walk to CCIS)

Other hotels are mainly located across the river, and can be accessed by walking, scootering, or biking across the High Level Bridge or by making use of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) station on campus.

Food and Dining

In-conference food options TBD.

The closest dining option is Remedy Cafe located directly in the CCIS. The cafe offers coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches and South-Asian cuisine.

On-Campus Dining Options

There are numerous dining locations around campus. The Student Union Building (SUB), Central Academic Building (CAB), and HUB Mall are all located within a 5 minute walk of the conference venue. Each location has numerous dining options offering a range of cuisines.

The closest full-service restaurant is located in the University Club.