Tours Start on June 15th
Edmonton Explorer provides the premier vintage trolley sightseeing experience in Alberta. Join a hop-on, hop-off tour on our 1920s-inspired Molly Trolley’s to connect 20 curated stops. With 24-hour and 72-hour tickets, you can pick where you jump on and off to discover all of Edmonton’s best attractions, enjoying a seamless, story-driven journey.
River Valley Outlook
Edmonton Explorer
Discover Edmonton’s Stories & Landmark Attractions
Trying to navigate a new city on your own can take the fun right out of exploring. We make getting to Edmonton’s best spots unique and easy.
Step aboard our vintage 1920s-style Molly Trolleys, where friendly local guides share the stories, history, and hidden gems that bring Edmonton to life. As the official ride of the Discover Edmonton Pass, we make it easy to connect West Edmonton Mall, downtown, and the River Valley into a seamless, stress-free adventure—whether you're here for a quick day trip or a full long weekend.
We proudly acknowledge that our route traverses Amiskwacîwâskahikan. We are committed to honoring this land’s history as both an ancient, foundational gathering place and a vibrant, ongoing home for the Cree, Nakota Sioux, Blackfoot, and Métis Nations, ensuring your time with us is both historically rich and culturally immersive
24-Hour Edmonton Explorer Ticket
Adults: $48
Seniors/Children: $30
Valid for 24-hours after first use.
Multi-use throughout the ticket time period, jump on and off whenever suits you!
Tours run from 9AM - 5PM daily
72-Hour Edmonton Explorer Ticket
Adults: $72
Seniors/Children: $50
Valid for 72-hours after first use.
Multi-use throughout the ticket time period, jump on and off whenever suits you!
Tours run from 9AM - 5PM daily
Route
Bridging Edmonton's Key Landmarks: 20 Curated Stops. Zero Guesswork.
Edmonton is a big city with a lot to see, which means covering some ground. The Edmonton Explorer makes it easy by connecting the city's best spots, from the downtown Arts District all the way to West Edmonton Mall. Our trolleys run across two distinct routes, hitting 20 major stops along the way. With a reliable schedule and easy connection points, we take the stress out of navigating a large city, letting you move from downtown to the west end and everywhere in between, completely hassle-free.
Predictable Schedules: Operating continuously across two distinct routes.
Curated Stops: Serving 20 locations across the city. Pick where you jump on and off throughout the day.
Seamless Transfers: Effortlessly move from the central to the western loop using our transfer hubs.
schedule
| CENTRAL LOOP STOPS | Loop 1 | Loop 2 | Loop 3 | Loop 4 | Loop 5 |
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| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Transfer Hub) | 09:30 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 15:30 |
| Ice District / Rogers Place (Transfer Hub) | 09:34 | 11:04 | 12:34 | 14:04 | 15:34 |
| Alberta Legislature Building (Transfer Hub) | 09:42 | 11:12 | 12:42 | 14:12 | 15:42 |
| Matrix Hotel | 09:46 | 11:16 | 12:46 | 14:16 | 15:46 |
| Alberta Aviation Museum | 09:57 | 11:27 | 12:57 | 14:27 | 15:57 |
| Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre | 10:01 | 11:31 | 13:01 | 14:31 | 16:01 |
| 124 St & 109A Ave (ETS) (Transfer Hub) | 10:11 | 11:41 | 13:11 | 14:41 | 16:11 |
| Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS) (Transfer Hub) | 10:23 | 11:53 | 13:23 | 14:53 | 16:23 |
| Strathearn Drive Lookout | 10:36 | 12:06 | 13:36 | 15:06 | 16:36 |
| Muttart Conservatory | 10:42 | 12:12 | 13:42 | 15:12 | 16:42 |
| Edmonton Riverboat | 10:48 | 12:18 | 13:48 | 15:18 | 16:48 |
| River Valley Adventure Co | 10:53 | 12:23 | 13:53 | 15:23 | 16:53 |
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return) | 10:58 | 12:28 | 13:58 | 15:28 | 16:58 |
| WESTERN LOOP STOPS | Loop 1 | Loop 2 | Loop 3 | Loop 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Transfer Hub) | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 |
| Alberta Legislature Building (Transfer Hub) | 09:06 | 11:06 | 13:06 | 15:06 |
| High Level Bridge Streetcar (Gov Centre) | 09:10 | 11:10 | 13:10 | 15:10 |
| High Level Bridge Streetcar (Whyte Terminal) | 09:17 | 11:17 | 13:17 | 15:17 |
| Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS) (Transfer Hub) | 09:22 | 11:22 | 13:22 | 15:22 |
| Fort Edmonton Park | 09:37 | 11:37 | 13:37 | 15:37 |
| Edmonton Valley Zoo | 09:48 | 11:48 | 13:48 | 15:48 |
| West Edmonton Mall (Door 50) | 10:03 | 12:03 | 14:03 | 16:03 |
| Sandman Hotel West Edmonton | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton – West Edmonton | 10:20 | 12:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 |
| TELUS World of Science – Edmonton | 10:28 | 12:28 | 14:28 | 16:28 |
| 124 St & 109A Ave (ETS) (Transfer Hub) | 10:40 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 |
| Ice District / Rogers Place (Transfer Hub) | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 |
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return) | 10:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 16:55 |
| TRANSFER LOCATION | Loop 1 | Loop 2 | Loop 3 | Loop 4 | Loop 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Departure) | ||||||
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Departure) CENTRAL LOOP |
CENTRAL | 09:30 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 15:30 |
| WESTERN LOOP | WESTERN | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | — |
| Ice District / Rogers Place | ||||||
| Ice District / Rogers Place CENTRAL LOOP |
CENTRAL | 09:34 | 11:04 | 12:34 | 14:04 | 15:34 |
| WESTERN LOOP | WESTERN | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 | — |
| Alberta Legislature Building | ||||||
| Alberta Legislature Building CENTRAL LOOP |
CENTRAL | 09:42 | 11:12 | 12:42 | 14:12 | 15:42 |
| WESTERN LOOP | WESTERN | 09:06 | 11:06 | 13:06 | 15:06 | — |
| 124 St & 109A Ave (ETS) | ||||||
| 124 St & 109A Ave (ETS) CENTRAL LOOP |
CENTRAL | 10:11 | 11:41 | 13:11 | 14:41 | 16:11 |
| WESTERN LOOP | WESTERN | 10:40 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 | — |
| Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS) | ||||||
| Whyte Ave - 107 St (ETS) CENTRAL LOOP |
CENTRAL | 10:23 | 11:53 | 13:23 | 14:53 | 16:23 |
| WESTERN LOOP | WESTERN | 09:22 | 11:22 | 13:22 | 15:22 | — |
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return) | ||||||
| Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Return) CENTRAL LOOP |
CENTRAL | 10:58 | 12:28 | 13:58 | 15:28 | 16:58 |
| WESTERN LOOP | WESTERN | 10:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 16:55 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Edmonton Explorer is a guided sightseeing experience that doubles as an effortless transit layer for the city. Operating vintage-style Molly Trolleys, we connect Edmonton’s most famous cultural locations across two intersecting loops, allowing you to discover the River City without the friction of driving or parking.
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It’s designed for leisurely flexibility. We operate two routes: the Central Loop (River Blue) and the Western Loop (Prairie Yellow). You can get on or off at any of our 20 curated destinations, spend as much time as you like, and simply catch a later trolley to continue your journey of discovery.
Tickets are activated when you first board the bus and remain valid for either 24 or 72 consecutive hours. Please note that buses operate on a daily schedule and do not run overnight.
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You can board at any stop! Your 24 hour or 72 hour ticket starts where ever you decide to hop-on initially. Our primary terminal is the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. We have 5 strategic Transfer Hubs—including the Ice District, Alberta Legislature Building, 124 Street and Whyte Avenue—where our two loops intersect, allowing you to switch routes seamlessly.
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To ensure a you have an effortless experience, your ticket is sent directly to your smartphone via an SMS text message link. There are no apps to download or accounts to create; simply flash your digital pass to board.
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If you choose the Discover Edmonton Pass, yes! These bundled options include your unlimited trolley transportation plus admissions to our premier partner attractions, including Fort Edmonton Park, the Edmonton Valley Zoo, and TELUS World of Science.