Club Linesman Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just wondering how many V’s are planning to travel to Edmonton and what the general experience will be like in Edmonton for the games. Seriously thinking about attending an out of GTA game for the first time. Fairly reasonable for hotel and flight $630. LeanneMac and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Im thinking about it. Flair has $100 flights with return. Only allowed a personal item like small backpack. Shway, Jedi Ram and zeelaw 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, Club Linesman said: Just wondering how many V’s are planning to travel to Edmonton and what the general experience will be like in Edmonton for the games. Seriously thinking about attending an out of GTA game for the first time. Fairly reasonable for hotel and flight $630. I’ve seen other Vs booking through Flair. There are already plenty of prairie-based Vs making the trip. It’ll be quite a mixed bag in the supporters section which could be a lot of fun. gator, ted and Jedi Ram 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I'm considering this although some people have said accomodations in Edmonton are expensive and would cancel out what is pretty cheap airfare. I think Rollins pointed out it was cheaper for him to take two trips to Edmonton for each match than to take one trip and stay in Edmonton for the week. Jedi Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulkrogan Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Interesting, hotels in Calgary are still dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 From TO I found that the 6 days was $630 and 2 days for just the Mexico game was $300. I assume there will be V’s socials during the week and in between games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, VinceA said: I'm considering this although some people have said accomodations in Edmonton are expensive and would cancel out what is pretty cheap airfare. I think Rollins pointed out it was cheaper for him to take two trips to Edmonton for each match than to take one trip and stay in Edmonton for the week. Accommodations are no more expensive in Edmonton than they are anywhere else in Canada from what I’ve experienced, and I travel there for work regularly. Plenty of VRBO and hotels for under $150/night and there are even some for less than $100/night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Club Linesman said: From TO I found that the 6 days was $630 and 2 days for just the Mexico game was $300. I assume there will be V’s socials during the week and in between games? Events are in the planning stages, yes. As with the Toronto games though, it’s tough to know the best way to proceed. Make sure you have your proof of vaccination docs of course. Jedi Ram and Club Linesman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I am trying to figure out the logistics of this @Club Linesman has piqued my interest, there are real cheap flights out of Hamilton ($120 return) but none on the Monday! Does anyone know the situation with covid in Edmonton, I wouldn't want to be locked in my room for 2 days? Jedi Ram and Tyson M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, rob.notenboom said: Accommodations are no more expensive in Edmonton than they are anywhere else in Canada from what I’ve experienced, and I travel there for work regularly. Plenty of VRBO and hotels for under $150/night and there are even some for less than $100/night. That's true. I think I would probably go just for the CR match as I my work obligations mean that the Mexico game I wouldn't be able to attend. I'd probably keep my trip short (I've never been to Edmonton before also) and do the game plus one day for all the tourist stuff. I will look into this more. Club Linesman and Jedi Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, gator said: I am trying to figure out the logistics of this @Club Linesman has piqued my interest, there are real cheap flights out of Hamilton ($120 return) but none on the Monday! Does anyone know the situation with covid in Edmonton, I wouldn't want to be locked in my room for 2 days? Talking to family, you can do most things but with a mask and proof of vaccination. They aren't big nightclub/party people to be fair though. Edited October 3, 2021 by WestHamCanadianinOxford gator, Club Linesman and Jedi Ram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: Talking to family, you can do most things but with a mask and proof of vaccination. They aren't big nightclub/party people to be fair though. Yeah really if I go my main attraction would be the West Edmonton Mall LOL WestHamCanadianinOxford, Jedi Ram and gator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, VinceA said: Yeah really if I go my main attraction would be the West Edmonton Mall LOL You are welcome to it. Painted railings there over night as a student and had my fill for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Any idea what ticket prices will be? Will they open up the upper bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I booked a flight with west jet on the Friday morning from Toronto for $220 - return Sunday. Any thoughts thus far on hotels? Downtown Edmonton Marriott seems to have some reasonable prices. Jedi Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I’m driving up from Calgary for a game. I’m not a card carrying V though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) I am seriously thinking about it. But it would more than likely be for the second match only. Edited October 3, 2021 by Free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson M Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I can only do one match, but 120$ out of Hamilton to Edmonton should be full of Vees! Jedi Ram and gator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, Tyson M said: I can only do one match, but 120$ out of Hamilton to Edmonton should be full of Vees! Is that roundtrip?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson M Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: Is that roundtrip?? oops my bad... $117 is roundtrip. Leaves Thursday 11pm, returns 7am Saturday. Only 1 hotel night required for the financially unsure. CanadaFan123 and Jedi Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Just booked for the Costa Rica game! As did Gator. Looking forward to my first “away” home game and drinking with some V’s in the city of champions! Allez Les Rouges!! See you on the 11th! dyslexic nam, king1010, Cblake and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 57 minutes ago, Tyson M said: oops my bad... $117 is roundtrip. Leaves Thursday 11pm, returns 7am Saturday. Only 1 hotel night required for the financially unsure. I am leaving out of The Hammer Thursday night then returning Saturday afternoon to Toronto, there was no way I would make a 7am flight which would mean getting up at 4am! I'm looking forward to this and a big thanks to @Club Linesman for initiating things! Can't wait to get together with Western V's closer to their house!👍 king1010 and Jedi Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Any Edmonton V’s have recommendations about how to get from the airport to the downtown hotel?! The info I found on a taxi indicates it’s about $100 - is that the actual cost? Any info greatly appreciated. Jedi Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Club Linesman said: Any Edmonton V’s have recommendations about how to get from the airport to the downtown hotel?! The info I found on a taxi indicates it’s about $100 - is that the actual cost? Any info greatly appreciated. Theres a bus operated by edomton transit that runs 20 hours a day. Think its 5 bucks flat from airport to downtown. https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/edmonton-international-airport EDIT: Century park is south of downtown but a major transit hub where u can take another bus downtown for a few bucks. Edited October 3, 2021 by king1010 Jedi Ram, Nate3322 and Club Linesman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate3322 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I'm really tempted to make the trip though its a shame covid is so bad there right now. sstackho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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