The Beaches to perform ahead of Heritage Classic; Edmonton highlights gameday transit options

Canadian rock band The Beaches are getting ready to play the Heritage Classic this Sunday in Edmonton.

The Toronto-based band is playing at 2:30 p.m. Sunday ahead of puck drop at Commonwealth Stadium. Alberta’s own Nickelback is performing at halftime.

“Really excited, it’s an honour to play for the NHL. We are big Nickelback fans, so we are really excited,” said The Beaches lead singer Jordan Miller.

Miller told CityNews she’s excited for a Battle of Alberta crowd.

“I’m from Toronto, so I don’t have a dog in the fight. I’m just really excited to see some rowdy ‘Albertonians’ … is that how you say it? I’m not sure sorry. Albertans! Some rowdy Albertans go against each other. I kinda love chaos, so I’m hoping to see some of that.”

The band is currently touring their ‘Blame My Ex’ album and will be back in Edmonton for a sold-out show at Midway Nov. 8.

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Planning your trip

The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) has also announced gameday transit options for hockey fans making their way to the Heritage Classic.

The following Park & Ride locations will see buses take fans to Clarke Stadium for the pre-game concert every 10 minutes starting at 12:45 p.m., and to Commonwealth Stadium every 5 minutes starting at 3 p.m.:

• Davies Transit Centre (100 Davies Station NW at the corner of 75 Street and Wagner Road)
• Eaux Claires Transit Centre (97 Street and 157 Avenue)
• Lewis Farms Transit Centre (1021 Webber Greens Drive) – arrive early as this location has limited parking spots due to Valley Line West LRT construction.
• NAIT Lots A/B and D (109 Street and 118 Avenue) – parking is $6 at these lots. 
• Nakî Transit Centre (15520 Campbell Road)

Bus routes 2, 3 and 101 will also be providing service to Commonwealth Stadium. 

The following locations are also available for riders to take the Capital Line LRT to Commonwealth Stadium:

• Clareview Transit Centre (48 Street and 139 Avenue)
• Belvedere Transit Centre (62 Street and 129 Avenue)

All regular transit fares will apply.