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About Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray, or “Fort Mac”, is in Northeast Alberta, right in the middle of the Athabasca oil sands. This urban service area is rich with history; it was first occupied by the Cree First Nations before the arrival of Europeans in the late 18th Century. Fort McMurray has museums and landmarks dedicated to sharing the history and industries present in the region. There are also a lot of outdoor activities, greenspaces, and adventure parks.
Fort McMurray is also known for its AHL hockey team, the Oil Barons. There are also many amateur teams for football, hockey, and rugby.
Just like the rest of Alberta, the weather in Fort McMurray can have extreme highs and extreme lows.
| High | Low | |
|---|---|---|
| spring | 16.9℃ | -3℃ |
| summer | 22℃ | 10℃ |
| fall | 10℃ | -7℃ |
| winter | -10℃ | -20℃ |
*All weather is shown in Celsius
QUICK LINKS
Stop Information
Downtown Ticket Office
Address
10013 MacDonald Ave
Hours of Operation
MON 07:30 – 15:00
TUES 08:15 – 16:00
WED 08:15 – 17:30
THU 08:15 – 17:30
FRI 08:15 – 17:30
SAT 07:30 – 15:00
SUN 08:15 – 16:00
The office is located in the former Bob Barrett Men’s Apparel Building, kitty corner from the Nomad Hotel/The Keg.
Parking Information
No overnight parking. We recommend parking at the Quality Inn stop if you need to park your car. Please call The Quality Inn at 780-791-7200 for more information.
Transit Information
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Transit hub is located near this stop. Click the link below to see schedules and stop locations for their transit service.
Quality Inn Hotel and Conference Centre
Address
424 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray, AB
Hours of Operation
N/A
This stop is for pick up and drop off only. There is no ticket office at this location.
Parking Information
Parking is approved on a case-by-case basis. The parking fee will depend on the duration of stay. Please call The Quality Inn at 780-791-7200 for more information.
Transit Information
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Transit hub is located near this stop. Click the link below to see schedules and stop locations for their transit service.