Explore Lethbridge

EXPLORE LETHBRIDGE

ULIFE HACK #8
Now that you鈥檙e an expert on campus let鈥檚 take a trip off campus!

Lethbridge is a unique city, geographically, socially and historically. By following websites such as and , you鈥檒l see that there are many places to visit off-campus. There鈥檚 more to this place than meets the eye!
We learned about parking on campus in ULife Hack #3 Explore Campus. But how about getting to the parking lot? Or getting off campus? This chapter will cover different transportation methods and fun outings in the city and beyond.

Public transportation

Transit

The bus loop is located directly in front of the doors to the Library, making it a very convenient route for students. Getting groceries or getting to campus is all possible from public transport. Download the 鈥楲ethbridge Transit鈥 app on your phone to access fixed routes and CityLink routes.

Your student ID card acts as a public transit pass (UPass) in Lethbridge. Your student fees cover the cost of UPass. If you are driving yourself everywhere, you may opt out of UPass on the Bridge. Learn more about UPass at ulsu.ca/upass-faq.

Taxi

There are multiple taxi companies in Lethbridge, and a Google search will bring some of them up. Taxi鈥檚 charge by the distance travelled, so keep your eye on the metre and make sure you don鈥檛 spend more than you have, including a tip!

Uber

In my experience, Uber has been an easy option when travelling from campus but more challenging when trying to return to campus, especially from the northside. When you call an Uber using the Uber app, you will see your Uber鈥檚 location in real-time. Uber sets the price of your ride ahead of time (not including a tip) before you even enter the vehicle.

Red Arrow

Red Arrow provides bus service from Lethbridge to Calgary and from Calgary to Edmonton. More information available at .

Public transport safety tips

  • The name of the game is to ensure someone knows (roughly) where you are at all times. If you鈥檙e travelling alone, make sure a friend knows where you are and when they can expect you back.
  • Location sharing with a close friend or relative is an option that can provide peace of mind.
  • Before entering an Uber or taxi, have the driver confirm who they are picking up (they should say your name) and where they are taking you.
  • Ensure you have your address and a list of emergency numbers saved in your phone.
  • If you feel nervous on public transport, consider sitting near the front with the driver.
  • While waiting for your ride, stay aware of your surroundings鈥攅yes up, earphones out (so you can hear what鈥檚 happening around you). Another option is to call a friend while you wait.
  • Do not feel pressured to engage in small talk with strangers if it makes you uncomfortable. For example, even if someone at the bus stop is genuinely trying to be friendly, you do not have to tell them that you鈥檙e a student, where you work, or anything at all. Redirecting the conversation or simply saying, 鈥業鈥檓 about to meet my friend at this next stop. I can鈥檛 talk right now,鈥 is a more than appropriate response.
  • Don鈥檛 reveal that you are alone when you鈥檙e alone鈥攜ou鈥檙e 鈥榤eeting friends,鈥 your 鈥榩artner is picking you up,鈥 your 鈥榝riend works here.鈥

Use whichever safety tips help you feel comfortable. For more safety tips and the ULethbridge Safe app, visit ULife Hack #9 Ask for Help.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT NAVIGATING THE CITY AND GETTING TO CAMPUS

鈥淚 drive to school, but there have been many years when the parking pass lottery was not in my favour, and I ended up without a parking spot on campus. It鈥檚 easy enough to find a place to park across the street, though, and the short morning walks are normally pretty nice.鈥 - Makita

鈥淚 would usually take advantage of the UPass and take the bus. Conveniently, the bus loop is right on campus.鈥 - Cassady

鈥淚 try to take the bus because of UPass, but usually end up sleeping in and having to drive and pay to park. Make sure you pay for parking! Those tickets are killer.鈥 - Haley G

鈥淚 was always lucky enough to have my own vehicle, which opened up opportunities for socializing, exploring the city, and completing errands. However, I did take the bus for one full year and found the UPass to be extremely cost-effective compared to parking.鈥 - Angelica

鈥淚 walk most of the time, it鈥檚 good exercise, and it鈥檚 the cheapest option, but taking the bus when it鈥檚 cold outside is really nice.鈥 - Hana

鈥淚 usually end up driving as I鈥檓 fortunate to have my own car, but Lethbridge has several bike paths, so when I鈥檓 not driving, I usually cycle everywhere!鈥 - Cayley

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR FAVOURITE PLACES TO VISIT IN THE LETHBRIDGE AREA

鈥淚f you鈥檙e looking for good food, go to Taro Noodle House downtown and for good coffee, visit the Penny! There are quite a few cool shops downtown (like King of Trade or How Sweet Inc.), so I definitely think taking some time to explore downtown during the day is a good idea! For a day out, I would go to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre! It鈥檚 located right in the river valley and has a bunch of cool hiking trails.鈥 - Cayley

鈥淚 love taking advantage of some of the hikes around the city and enjoying the unique geography, but more than anything, I love spending a night with friends with a lot of good food and conversation.鈥 - Angelica

鈥淚 like going for walks in the coulees. There are so many paths around Lethbridge (such as Pavan Park), and they鈥檙e all so fun. I also enjoy thrifting and could spend an entire day looking through all the thrift shops in Lethbridge. I almost always make good finds anytime I go.鈥 - Nicko

鈥淒rive around and explore Lethbridge! It鈥檚 not a huge city, and the more comfortable you are with where things are, the more at home you will feel.鈥 - Haley G

鈥淚ndian Battle Park and Nicholas Sheran Park are wonderful year-round and were my personal favourites, and when I lived in residence, Mount Blakiston Park was a beautiful place to take a break. There are so many trails to make use of right around the 免费福利资源在线看片. One of my favourite places to eat out was the OWL. They have a great mixture of food, concerts, and movies. Downtown has some amazing unique restaurants like the Piggyback Poutinerie, and the Penny Coffeehouse.鈥 - Angelica

鈥淚 would recommend that students venture beyond the westside. I know many students who rarely leave the westside, and they miss out on a lot! Downtown Lethbridge has tons of small local shops, restaurants, great coffee shops and study places. Don鈥檛 be afraid to get out and explore!鈥 - Madeline

鈥淭he VR arcade and the rock-climbing wall in the Uni were really good. For food, the westside Safeway had the best deli sandwiches if you built your own.鈥 - Jace