Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

address: 11455 - 87 ave, Edmonton, AB

website: www.jubileeauditorium.com

venue type: Room & Theatre

capacity: ?

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars full venue overview not yet available 

Accessibility: The Jubilee auditorium offers a number of fully accessible venues including the main theatre, a banquet room, and a meeting room (NOTE: rehearsal room is NOT accessible). Theatre includes multiple levels of accessible seating & assisted listening devices. Banquet and Meeting rooms are in the basement and are accessed by stairs, escalator or elevator (route from elevator to basement rooms is circuitous, but well-signed if adjoining double doors are left open). Only one entrance to Banquet room is accessible. Signage on the inaccessible door may help to clarify this.

There are gendered washrooms on the main level and basement, each having accessible stalls that are built to code.

Venue is close to ample paid parking and is near University LRT and bus routes (hospital LRT stop is the closest). Bike lock up and accessible stalls are on the east of the building. The main entrance has curb cuts and push-button doors (30" clearance).

 The venue is extremely committed to accessibility, as demonstrated by the accessibility page on their website (click here).

 

Expressionz Cafe

address: 9938 70 ave, Edmonton, AB

website: www.expressionzcafe.com

venue type: cafe

capacity: ?

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars (if organizers account for curb) full venue overview not yet attached

Accessibility: This is an extremely accessible venue, with wide (34") doors and venue path throughout. The small lip to the entrance has been properly ramped, HOWEVER the make shift concrete block sidewalk from the curb cut to the doorway path is in extremely rough condition. Organizers must put down 32" wide plywood over roughly 8' long sidewalk to make venue accessible. Owners are very open to this, and are working towards remedying this situation.

Washrooms are large, accessible individual stall rooms with grab bars and sufficient door clearence and turning radius. They are currently gendered, but could be easily made gender-neutral for events (strongly suggested).

Venue can be reached by any bus that travels 99 avenue. There is street level parking, some of which can be reserved for accessibility. There is currently no bike lock up.

Other Perks: Venue is a not-for-profit that supports local arts communities and is extremely open and committed to access for all. They offer a generous menu of soups and sandwiches.
 

  *If organizers account for curb*

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. 

 

TransAlta Arts Barns

address: 10330 84 ave, Edmonton, AB

website: http://fringetheatreadentures.ca/tab.php

venue type: theatre

capacity: 40-600

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars click here for full venue overview 
 

accessibility: This venue has very accessible entrances, seating spaces, washrooms, and performance spaces (stages etc.), except that all washrooms are currently gendered (male OR female). There is ample parking, bike lock ups, multiple bus routes to the venue, and signage is large and well-lit.

suggestions: Three-star rating is based on venue renters declaring at least one gender-neutral washroom. We also suggest setting aside some nearby parking stalls for accessibility. There are many options for setting up the venue seating, proper venue set up should ensure ample accessible seating and paths throughout the venue. Hearing assistive/captioning technologies can be added by renter.

 

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.