34 Avenue - 111 Street Live Cam
34 Avenue and 111 Street — live traffic in Edmonton's established south residential corridor
Hosted by:
- https://edmontontrafficcam.com/
The intersection of 34 Avenue and 111 Street in Edmonton is a notable area in the city's southwest, situated within a region characterized by a diverse blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. Serving as a critical junction for both local traffic and public transportation, this intersection is surrounded by established neighborhoods, essential infrastructure, and amenities that make it a vital hub for the surrounding communities.
What You're Watching
This camera monitors the intersection of 34 Avenue and 111 Street in Edmonton's south side — a residential and neighbourhood commercial corridor serving the Belgravia, Grandview, and Kiniski Gardens communities. Unlike the major arterials covered by Edmonton's other webcams, this intersection reflects the traffic patterns of established mid-20th-century residential neighbourhoods: school traffic, local shopping, and access to the nearby University of Alberta and South Campus. The intersection connects to Whitemud Drive to the south, one of Edmonton's principal east-west freeways.
Best Times to Watch
| Time / Period | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Weekday mornings 7:30–9am MT | School and university commute traffic in this academic neighbourhood |
| Weekday afternoons 3–5:30pm MT | Afternoon school and work traffic; University of Alberta departure traffic |
| November–March | Snow and ice conditions on this residential street; check before driving |
| University of Alberta events | Convocation and major events generate unusual traffic patterns in this area |
Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: 34 Avenue and 111 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- 🕐 Timezone: MT — MST (UTC-7) year-round (Alberta does not observe Daylight Saving Time)
- 🌡️ Climate: Severe continental; avg -12°C (10°F) in January, 23°C (73°F) in July
- 🎓 University proximity: The University of Alberta main campus is approximately 2 km north — one of Canada's top research universities with 40,000+ students
- ⚡ Fun fact: Edmonton's street numbering system is one of the most logical in Canada — avenues run east-west and streets run north-south, with numbers increasing in consistent directions, making navigation intuitive once the system is understood
History & Context
The 34 Avenue and 111 Street area developed as part of Edmonton's southward residential expansion in the mid-20th century. The neighbourhoods here — Belgravia, Queen Alexandra, Grandview Heights — were built primarily in the 1940s through 1960s. The proximity to the University of Alberta, established on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in 1908, has given the surrounding area an academic character that has persisted through multiple generations of development.
The University of Alberta's growth from a small provincial institution to a major research university with over 40,000 students has been the defining influence on this part of Edmonton's south side. The student and faculty population generates a distinctive neighbourhood economy — coffee shops, bicycle commuters, and academic conference traffic that makes the area different in character from purely residential or commercial south Edmonton corridors.
Nearby Cameras
- 23 Avenue Gateway Blvd Cam — ~4 miles north — main south Edmonton arterial
- 23 Avenue Terwillegar Drive Cam — ~5 miles southwest — suburban southwest Edmonton
