Become Part of the History of Edmonton's Transit Hotel!

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We are now renovating Edmonton's historic Transit Hotel. Reopening soon!
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $138 CAD

Funded: $10,620 CAD of $5,000 CAD
Dates: Jul 11th -> Sep 9th (60 days)
Project By: Transit Hotel
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TODAY Is Your LAST CHANCE To Donate/Upgrade Your Reward

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Kickstarter campaign has just over 24hrs left to participate! If you have already contributed to us, please have a look at some of the great rewards we’re now offering (including discounts on food we will never offer again) and consider... (Read More)

Tomorrow Is The Last Day!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to participate in our Kickstarter to help us rebuild Edmonton’s historic Transit Hotel and earn yourself a great reward while you’re at it! Will you join us and be part of our story by clicking the link, below?... (Read More)

Only 3 Days Left!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT IN OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN! How would you like to have your name permanently immortalized in one of Edmonton’s most historic buildings or get ONE TIME ONLY deals on our food!? These are all available for just a few more days! #yeg... (Read More)

Only 4 Days Left!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now just a few hundred dollars from our 3rd kickstarter fundraising milestone of $10,000 with ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! Will you help us reach this target and earn yourself a great reward that includes discounted food and getting your name on our... (Read More)

The Transit Hotel In NAIT techlifetoday

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, NAIT Techlifetoday for letting us share our story to revive one of Edmonton’s most historic landmarks!... (Read More)

6 Days Left To Get A Great Reward & Be Part Of History

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
WITH JUST 6 DAYS LEFT in our @kickstarter campaign, we are so close to our 3rd milestone of $10k. If you would like to be part of Edmonton history and get a great reward like discounted meals or immortalizing your name on our wall, please contribute... (Read More)

Transit Hotel On The Ryan Jespersen Show

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much, Ryan Jespersen for inviting me onto your show on 630 CHED today to talk about our renovation, kickstarter campaign, and the recent changes to the Station Pointe development. I sincerely believe that this will be the catalyst we... (Read More)

Reopening Fall 2020!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we are a couple months into our renovations, we’re excited to announce that we are on target to reopen our doors this Fall! If you would like to be part of our story, please consider contributing to our Kickstarter via the link, below! On... (Read More)

NEW REWARD! Every Western bar needs Western doors!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
OUR BEST KICKSTARTER REWARD YET (ONLY 2 AVAILABLE)! Every Western bar needs Western doors! To celebrate the final week of our Kickstarter Campaign we are releasing our best reward yet to help pay for one of our add-ons originally intended for Phase 2... (Read More)

About To Begin Exterior Renovations

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As we are about to begin renovations on the exterior of our building, one thing I’m going to miss is this well done, hand painted sign that an artist clearly put a lot of effort into! We are working on a few surprises for the exterior, including... (Read More)

New Update Video!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we havent started work on the exterior quite yet, here is a sneak peak of some of what we’ve already done as the inside begins to take shape! If you would like to help us rebuild Edmonton’s historic Transit Hotel, please consider... (Read More)

NEW REWARDS! Discounted Meals!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
New Kickstarter Rewards! As we approach the final 2 weeks of our campaign and the release of our menu, we are offering large discounts on our mouth-watering menu for ONE TIME ONLY! You can now receive a main & side from our menu for less than... (Read More)

Your Name On Edmonton’s History!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
How cool would it be to have your name permanently immortalized on one of Edmonton’s most historic buildings as a thank you for helping us rebuild the Transit!? That rewards available on our Kickstarter campaign.  (Read More)

Our Website Is Now Live!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
‪Our website is now live!‬ ‪We are excited to show you our new website that will give you a more detailed sneak-peek of our plans...including of our menu!‬ ‪I dare you to read it without getting hungry! 😋‬... (Read More)

More ‘Before’ Photos

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are a few more before photos that we took before we started our work. We can’t wait to show you the finished product in the coming weeks before we start the second phase of our renovations!  (Read More)

Handy Kinda Guy

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
‪We are absolutely thrilled to have Doug as our contractor!‬ ‪If you need anything done around your house for a fair price, you could always use a Handy Kinda Guy!‬  (Read More)

Hidden Treasures!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve been slowly digging away at all of the hidden treasures here at the Transit (no, still no Jimmy Hoffa); but we did find this great poster outlining Fort Road’s rich history in Edmonton!  (Read More)

Next Stop $10,000!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! By our Kickstarter campaign’s halfway point with 30 days still to go, we’ve already reached our second milestone of $7,000! Next stop, $10,000. If you would like to be part of the Transit’s history, please consider taking part and getting... (Read More)

So Close To Our 2nd Milestone!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
‪We are so close to our 2nd milestone of $7,000! Just under $300 more to go! Please consider helping us rebuild the Transit by contributing to our Kickstarter campaign!‬ ‪How would you like to have your name permanently immortalized one of... (Read More)

Newest Employee!

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
After a very busy first week, our contractor, Doug and his team are enjoying a well deserved break...that is, except for their newest employee, ‘Myra Mains’. We are so close to our next Kickstarter milestone of $7000. Let’s help pay her bills!... (Read More)

Reopening Soon!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Reopening Soon!  (Read More)

Our Youngest Worker

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
With all of these renovations, the little guy wanted in on the action. Still needs a little more instruction on operating the hammer, though. 😂  (Read More)

Gold Mine?

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Did one of our workers find a gold mine buried under the Transit!? 😂  (Read More)

New Video-Demolition Day 1

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Our contractor, Doug and his team made some amazing progress on their first day! Click on our profile image to view the video! If you need any work done at your home or anywhere else, you could always use a Handy Kinda Guy!... (Read More)

Demolition Work Begins!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we go! The funnest part of a renovation...demolition work! 😀  (Read More)

Edmonton City Councilor Jon Dziadyk’s Thoughts on the Transit’s Redevelopment

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Ward 3 Edmonton City Councilor, Jon Dziadyk giving his mid-summer update and discussing his thoughts on the Transit Hotel’s redevelopment at 2:10.... (Read More)

New Kickstarter Page Introduction Video!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Click on page’s profile picture to view by following the link below! Credit to Natasha Riebe/CBC Edmonton for putting this together.... (Read More)

The Transit’s Future Co-Owner Tried To Sneak In Without Getting Carded!

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Excuse me, sir! We’re going to have to see some ID! 😂  (Read More)

‘Before’ Photos

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
‪Some ‘before’ shots of the Transit before we begin renovations NEXT WEEK! ‬  (Read More)

‪First Milesone Complete! Next stop $7000.‬

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
‪First Kickstarter Milesone Complete! Next stop $7000.‬ ‪As a token of our appreciation, we are now offering a limited amount of our lowest price reward! $10 will get you an appitizer of your choice at our BBQ Smokehouse, made by our Red Seal... (Read More)

Have you ever been in an old-fashoned 112 year-old, dugout basement?

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Have you ever been in an old-fashoned 112 year-old, dugout basement? If you sign up for our dinner-for-8 reward on our Kickstarter, you will also get a detailed tour of the entire building and our long-term plans for it! Some even say it’s haunted!... (Read More)

Dont Forget To Follow Us!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via the links below to get even more updates on our renovation and a few extra surprises along the way! www.facebook.com/transitedmonton www.twitter.com/transitedmonton... (Read More)

Ready...Set...Reno!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Just received our new upholstery fabric! What do you think?  (Read More)

‪Week 2 of our Kickstarter campaign!‬

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We have so far raised $4146! $854 short of our $5000 goal already! Thank you #yeg! Of course, any amount raised above this amount in addition to private dollars will go into extra renovations we planned in phase 2! Our most popular reward so far has... (Read More)

CBC Edmonton

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
CBC Edmonton did a wonderful piece on Fort Road’s redevelopment with the Transit at its hub last week! Skip ahead to 9:20 to watch. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1764898371894  (Read More)

FUN FACT 2

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Our original 1908 coal-fired boiler that has been running like a dream (currently on natural gas) for 111 years!  (Read More)

‪PRE-RENOVATION OFFER!‬ Calgary Flames, Need A Place To Stay?

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re not going to be renovating the hotel for a few years; but due to popular demand, we are officially offering the old rooms to the Calgary Flames while they’re in town. They’ll have to serve drinks to earn their keep though. 😂  (Read More)

Fun Fact 1

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a photo during the construction of the Transit Hotel in 1908. Did you know the Transit is one of the oldest buildings in Edmonton and is located in the center of what used to be the village of North Edmonton and the community of Packingtown?... (Read More)

CBC: Old Transit Hotel, new city zoning could revive failing Fort Road

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5651318?cmp=rss&__twitter_impression=true  (Read More)

Remaking the Transit Hotel with Dan Rose and Mark Connolly today on Edmonton AM.

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/programs/edmontonam/remaking-the-transit-hotel-1.5650465  (Read More)

Edmonton Journal: Developers plan to reopen Edmonton's Transit Hotel as a pub/restaurant following renovations

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/developers-plan-to-reopen-edmontons-transit-hotel-as-a-pub-restaurant-following-renovations/wcm/1ff9ad0c-8cda-45a1-b0ea-735686b9da90/amp/?__twitter_impression=true  (Read More)

Over $3,500 In Less Than 3 Days!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
In less than 3 days, we’ve already raised over $3,500 in our Kickstarter campaign! Thank you Edmonton! Though it will take tens of thousands of dollars to finish the entire project (maybe more), we wanted to give Edmontonians an opportunity to be a... (Read More)

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