Safe exchange spots in Edmonton: addresses and rules from the Edmonton Police Service
The Edmonton Police Service publishes 4 spots for exchanges between individuals in Edmonton, under the name “Online classifieds safety: designated exchange areas”. Below are their addresses, the rules the service states and a link to its page.
Where
Northeast Division
14203 50 Street, Edmonton
Hours: Hours not stated by Edmonton Police Service
Southeast Division
104 Youville Drive East, Edmonton
Hours: Hours not stated by Edmonton Police Service
Southwest Division
1351 Windermere Way SW, Edmonton
Hours: Hours not stated by Edmonton Police Service
West Division
16505 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Hours: Hours not stated by Edmonton Police Service
Who watches the spot
The areas are video recorded but not monitored 24/7: the Edmonton Police Service reviews footage after an incident.
The Edmonton Police Service says its stations are not open 24/7 and that its officers are not monitoring the parking lots, so do not count on anyone being there.
Meet here for your Marka pickup
On Marka, an in-person pickup order (the DIRECT rail) is settled face to face: no online payment goes through Marka, and you and the other person agree how to pay. The meeting place is yours to choose, and one of the spots above in Edmonton is a sensible one. Marka has no arrangement with the Edmonton Police Service.
- The seller accepts the order.
- You agree a time and a meeting place in Marka chat; pick one of the spots on this page.
- Each side checks in when they arrive.
- The buyer inspects the item on the spot, then accepts or rejects it.
- If the buyer accepts, the seller confirms the handover with a QR code or a one-time code, and the sale is complete.
Marka does not insure cash handoffs. Meet in public, bring a friend and trust your gut.
Questions
Are the safe exchange spots in Edmonton watched?
The areas are video recorded but not monitored 24/7: the Edmonton Police Service reviews footage after an incident.
What hours can I use them?
The Edmonton Police Service does not state hours for its spots on the page we read. Check with the service, and choose daylight and a busy time.
Can I use one for a Marka pickup?
Yes, if the seller and buyer agree: the meeting place is theirs to choose, and Marka has no arrangement with the Edmonton Police Service. A DIRECT order is settled in person, with no online payment through Marka.
Is this current?
We read the Edmonton Police Service’s page on 2026-10-21. Programs change; confirm with the service before you go.
Source
Read from Edmonton Police Service’s own page: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/CrimePrevention/PersonalFamilySafety/OnlineSafety/OnlineClassifiedsSafety. Checked 2026-10-21.
Marka is not affiliated with the Edmonton Police Service, which has not endorsed Marka and has no arrangement with it. This page summarises what the service publishes; confirm with the service before you go.