How Late Are Liquor Stores Open in Alberta? A Late-Night Guide for St. Albert
When the store closes, what Alberta allows, and how to make a late run on St Albert Trail quick, easy and safe.
Read the guideCastle Downs & North Edmonton
City Liquor is in St. Albert, just over the city line from north Edmonton. From Castle Downs it's about 9–12 km, roughly a 15-minute drive outside rush hour.
- About 9–12 kmdepending on your route
- About 15 mindrive outside rush hour
- Two easy routesBoudreau Road or the Henday
- Till midnightFriday and Saturday
North Edmonton's nearby St. Albert liquor store
Castle Downs is the district in north Edmonton that takes in neighbourhoods like Baturyn, Beaumaris, Caernarvon, Carlisle, Dunluce, Lorelei, Rapperswill, Elsinore and Chambery. It's only a short hop west to St. Albert, and City Liquor, at 260-525 St Albert Trail, is an easy drive if you're heading that way, or if you're after a store that's open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Two routes from Castle Downs
Route 1: 167 Avenue and Boudreau Road (shortest, about 9 km)
- Head west on 167 Avenue NW to 142 Street NW and turn right (north).
- 142 Street becomes Vaness Road. Turn left onto Boudreau Road heading west.
- Follow Boudreau Road for about 4.5 km. Near Sturgeon Community Hospital, turn left onto Inglewood Drive. City Liquor is about 300 metres along.
From the middle of Castle Downs that's about 9.3 km, roughly 15 minutes outside rush hour.
Route 2: Anthony Henday and St. Albert Trail (about 12 km)
- Take 127 Street NW north to Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216) and head west.
- Exit onto St. Albert Trail (Highway 2) northbound.
- Stay on the Trail for about 4 km into St. Albert. City Liquor is on the east side, just south of Boudreau Road.
This route is a little longer (about 12 km) but mostly highway, and takes about 16 minutes outside rush hour. It's handy if you're coming from the south side of Castle Downs or already on the Henday. Traffic on the Henday and St. Albert Trail can add time at rush hour, so check your maps app before you go.
Castle Downs landmarks
- Castle Downs YMCA and the Castle Downs branch of the Edmonton Public Library are well-known community spots in the district.
- Beaumaris Lake is a popular spot for a walk.
- Neighbourhood parks include Dunluce Park, Baturyn Park, Caernarvon Park, Carlisle Park, Beaumaris Park and Peggy Holmes Park.
Drinking in Edmonton parks
Edmonton, like St. Albert, only allows alcohol at signed, designated picnic sites in certain parks, during set hours. Check the City of Edmonton's list before you pack a cooler. Open alcohol in the car is never allowed, so keep bottles sealed and out of reach for the drive home.
Why make the trip
City Liquor is a neighbourhood store with cold beer from singles to cases, a wide variety of wine, spirits and coolers. Parking is free and right at the door, and our staff are happy to help you choose. We have a 5.0 rating on Google. We're open from 10 AM every day, until 10 PM Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Prefer to stay in? City Liquor is on SkipTheDishes. Whether your Edmonton address is in the delivery zone depends on the app, so enter your address there to check. See how delivery works. And if you're driving, don't drink first. Alberta's roadside sanctions start at 0.05.
Please enjoy responsibly. You must be 18+ to buy alcohol in Alberta, and if you're drinking, plan a safe ride home.
Map: Castle Downs to City Liquor
Route shown is a suggestion. Your maps app will pick the fastest way from your door based on live traffic.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is City Liquor from Castle Downs?
About 9 km via 167 Avenue, 142 Street/Vaness Road and Boudreau Road, or about 12 km via Anthony Henday Drive and St. Albert Trail. Either way it's roughly 15 minutes outside rush hour.
Is City Liquor in Edmonton?
No. City Liquor is in St. Albert, at 260-525 St Albert Trail, just north-west of Edmonton's city limits. It's a short drive from north Edmonton neighbourhoods like Castle Downs.
What's the fastest way from north Edmonton to City Liquor?
From Castle Downs, the shortest route is usually 167 Avenue west to 142 Street, north onto Vaness Road, then west on Boudreau Road to Inglewood Drive. From farther south, the Anthony Henday to St. Albert Trail north can be quicker. Check live traffic in your maps app.
Can you drink in parks in Edmonton?
Only at designated picnic sites. The City of Edmonton allows alcohol at signed picnic sites in parks such as Hawrelak, Rundle, Gold Bar and Emily Murphy, between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. Drinking elsewhere in parks, on trails or in parking lots isn't allowed. Look for the alcohol-permitted sign and plan a safe ride home.
Source: City of Edmonton
Does City Liquor deliver to Edmonton?
City Liquor delivers through SkipTheDishes, and whether your Edmonton address is covered depends on SkipTheDishes' delivery zone for our St. Albert store. The delivery area is set by SkipTheDishes, so enter your address on Skip to check. Whoever receives the order must be 18 or older, drivers check photo ID if you look under 25, and alcohol can't be left at the door.
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