Robertson-Wesley United Church (Memorial Hall)

address: 10209 123 street, Edmonton, AB

website: www.rwuc.org

venue type: Church hall

capacity: 236

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars click here for full venue overview 

Accessibility: This is an extremely accessible venue. Enter from street level glass door on 123 st. Buzzer to right of door to get in. Turn left to use manual lift to get to level 3 (main level). Venue path and hall very accessible if chairs/tables set up with range of bodies in mind. Church has hearing assistive technology for church services, may be useable for hall.

Accessible, gendered washrooms with wide doors, turning radius and grab bars. Women's washroom on the same floor as hall. Men's washroom up one floor (by elevator) to level 4. 

There are bike racks (in front of Mountain Equipment Coop), many transit options (stop #1746, 1828, 1047, 1098, 1242 -routes listed on full venue overview), and free parking in church parking lot and on street (including accessible stalls).

Other Perks:
Venue is strongly committed to "LGBT affirming" and accessibility of all different kinds. 

 

Stanley A. Milner Library (Centenial Room)

address: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB

website: facility@epl.ca
 

venue type: Room

capacity: 60 (theatre style)

minors: Yes

rating: 1 star: click here for full venue overview 

Accessibility: This Venue is accessible through two entrances. 1) If the library is open, one can enter the main entrance, use a lift to go up the stairs, turn right and use the small elevator down to the basement. 2) Enter through the library parkade (access by parking down there or by taking street level LRT elevator south west of library). Go to P2 South entrance. Two long ramps lead to basement of library.

There are gendered washrooms with larger stalls and grab bars on the same floor as the Centenial room, however stall doors are only 28" wide, making it fail the bathroom accessibility test. Other washrooms may be able to be arranged.

The Centenial Room (as well as the theatre and Edmonton Room) are accessible, if chairs are set up properly (theatre seating still needs to be audited). Bike lock up, parking (paid, accessible) and public transportation (many buses and LRT) are all readily available.

 

Jekyll & Hyde

address: 10209 100 ave, Edmonton, AB

website: www.jekyllandhydepub.com

venue type: Bar

capacity: 114 people

minors: Yes

rating: 2 stars click here for full venue overview 

Accessibility: This bar is a very accessible venue if organizers ensure that patrons have access to the accessible washroom on the main floor (Go Backpack Hostel). Washrooms do not have grab bars but are wheelchair friendly and there are gender neutral washroom options. 

Being just off Jasper ave, there are many public transportation options, and there is paid parking right outside the door. Venue has veggie food options, and operators are extremely accommodating.

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Junction

address: 10242 106 street, Edmonton, AB

website: http://junctionedmonton.com/

venue type: bar

capacity: ?

minors: no

rating: 0 stars click here for full venue overview 

Accessibility: There are a number of significant barriers that render this venue inaccessible. Many of these could be removed with investments into space. Barriers include: No curb cut to get onto sidewalk from parking; ramping the single step between the bar space and the seating space; washrooms in bar are small, inaccessible and gendered  (washrooms on eatery side are larger but there is a stair)

Other Perks: Venue has parking, public transportation (ETS stops #1732 & #1898), and bike lock up. Venue is locally owned and incredibly supportive of queer events.

Transcend - Jasper

address: 10349 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB

website: http://transcendcoffee.com/jasper-ave-cafe

venue type: Coffee Bar (café)

capacity: ?

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars click here for full venue overview 
 

accessibility: Transcend is a very accessible coffee bar, with accessible street level main entrance and accessible and gender-neutral washrooms. Main bar area is open to public, but can be booked for events. There is a private board room that can be booked, and a venue room in development (accessibility of these two rooms yet to be determined).

other perks: This locally owned shop offers fair trade coffee, bought directly from coffee farmers, and roasted in Edmonton. Parking is often difficult and expensive nearby, but it is close to Bay LRT station. Free wi-fi with purchase. 

suggestions: If booking the venue, we suggest adding large and well lit signage to make the venue more accessible to those with limited visibility.
 

                        

Avenue Theatre

address: 9030 118 ave nw, Edmonton, AB

website: www.avenuetheatre.ca

venue type: theatre

capacity: 400 standing, 300 seating, 150 tables & chairs

Minors: yes
Rating: 3 stars

Click here to download the detailed venue review checklist.

Accessibility: Venue has no stairs, is well signed, and in general, can be made extremely accessible by event coordinators (venue is extremely supportive). Accessible parking spaces can be reserved; ramps can be rented for the stage if needed. Male accessible washroom door may not close properly - suggestion: temporary screen for door, AND make both washrooms gender neutral.

Other Perks: This locally-owned and artist-run venue recycles and uses water/energy saving strategies. The employees who manage the place are a diverse groups of artists and musicians who are committed to keeping the venue open to diverse groups and supporting art in any form. The venue supports the artistic projects of its employees and community.