Accessibility & FAQ

In the bathrooms, there is a larger stall in each gender-neutral bathroom that is larger and has grab bars. One of the toilet doors opens into the space, the other opens outwards.

Find more info and photos of the space on Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre’s website here.

Parking: Paid parking lot at the theatre (on west side of building with entrance off of Gateway Blvd) and metered and free parking on streets surrounding.

Bus Routes: ETS Bus Routes 4, 7, 52, 57, 94, and 327 stop along Whyte Avenue close to the ATB Financial Arts Barns.

Walterdale Theatre

Outside, there is a large sidewalk in front of the building. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible, and in the intimate theatre space we can accommodate wheelchairs along the skirt of the stage. Main floor washrooms are wheelchair accessible, with separate stalls.

Find more info on the venue’s website here.

Parking: Paid street parking in the area, plus a paid parking lot to the west of the building.

Bus Routes: ETS Bus Routes 4, 7, 52, 57, 94, and 327 stop along Whyte Avenue close to the ATB Financial Arts Barns.

Théâtre Servus Credit Union, La Cité Francophone

The theatre is located in the lower level of the building. There is a ramp on the north side of the building next to the car park, or an elevator located inside the top, street-level floor. The ramp is quite steep and the doors by ramp are accessible with an automatic door.

The car park has reserved spots for people with disabilities.

The public washrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Parking: Multi-level car park on the north side of the building (north end of Pavillon II). The top level is free for visitors and the bottom level is free weekdays after 6pm and on weekends. There is also street parking in the area. Obey parking signs.

Bus Routes: ETS Bus Routes 004, 401, 404, 501 have stops close to La Cité Francophone

Westbury Theatre

• Box office and theatre are located through the main entrance of the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns. 
• Area around Fringe Theatre Arts Barns is quite flat. 
• No stairs or ramps to get into the building or the theatre. 
• Doors into Fringe Theatre Arts Barns are a 34” width. 
• Entrance to Westbury Theatre is a 32” width. 
• Accessible seating is available on either side of the front row.
• Gendered washrooms are available down the hall of the main lobby on the northeast side of the theatre.
• Washrooms are accessible and have clearance for a 32”w x 32”h chair. 
• The theatre is air conditioned. 
• Chairs: the chairs have arms and some padding. Chair measurements are: depth 17.5 inch by 17.5 inches wide, and height (floor to seat): 18.25 inches. Chairs without arms are available on request.  

Find more information at the venue’s website here.

Parking: Year-round metered parking and lots are readily available throughout Old Strathcona. These are the three closest paid parking lots:

• East of the ATB Financial Arts Barns [in the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market parking lot]
• West of the Fringe site on 83 Avenue and 104 Street
• Southwest on 81 Avenue and 105 Street

Bus Routes: ETS Bus Routes 4, 7, 52, 57, 94, and 327 stop along Whyte Avenue close to the ATB Financial Arts Barns.

Chianti Cafe

The restaurant entrance is located off of 82 Avenue, with a few steps or a ramp to enter the building. The door to enter is narrow and met with a double door. The host will help you to a table upon arrival. Please let them know you are there for SkirtsAfire.

The public washrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Parking: Street parking is available surrounding the restaurant, please always check and obey payment requirements.

Bus Routes: ETS 4, 7, 54, 94, 318

Holy Trinity Church

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with a ramp and an elevator. Washrooms are on the smaller side with low to none turning radius.

Parking: There is a parking lot on the east side of the church and residential street parking found surrounding it as well. (*Subject to change, please obey the parking signs).

Bus Routes: ETS 4, 8, 637, 523