Did you know? On an average day, 77% of staff and 96% of learners use sustainable transportation to get to Bow Valley College.
Bicycle
If you like to cycle to work or school, you will like this option. You can take the downtown bicycle network to get to campus, or even the Bow River Pathway system if you're looking for a route with less road traffic.
Once you arrive at the campus, you can lock your bike up on racks just outside of north and south campuses. Remember to use a secure lock. For resources on cycling in the city, check out Bike Calgary.
Running or Walking
If you want to walk or run to the College, there are several routes you can take. One of the nicer ones involves the Bow River Pathway system which runs along the side of the downtown core, and it is particularly nice in the Spring and Summer. You can also run or walk into the downtown core and then catch the free CTrain service across 7 Avenue to City Hall station.
Located in downtown Calgary, Bow Valley College is easy to get to from all forms of transportation.
Carpooling
Carpoolers can park in preferred parking stalls closest to the South Campus elevator lobbies. Contact Precise at calgary@preciseparklink.ca or 403-802-6166 to rent the stalls.
Parking
Accessible along 6 Avenue SE just west of 3 Street SE, Bow Valley College offers an underground parkade that is heated and securely monitored.
Daily Rates
Hourly: $5
Daily: $18 entry with departure prior to 5 p.m., $15 early bird entry between 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. with departure prior to 5 p.m.
Daily Max: $25
Evening/Weekend: $5 evenings (after 4:30 p.m.)
Saturdays and holidays: $5 (6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) closed on Sundays
On weekends and evenings after 5 p.m public paid parking is available at the West Campus surface parking lot located at 300, 6 Avenue SE. There is a pay by plate machine located at the West Surface Lot
*Please note that the entrance to lot is off of 5th Avenue SE.
Monthly Rates
6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.: $325
Motorcycle Reserved: $100
To purchase a monthly parking pass, click here.
Located in downtown Calgary, Bow Valley College is easy to get to from all forms of transportation.
Public Transit
CTrain
The City Hall CTrain Station is just steps away, making it one of the easiest ways to get to South, North, and West Campuses. The CTrain is free to ride downtown, just hop on or off at any of the stops along 7 Avenue. As long as you exit the train before leaving downtown, the fare is free.
Bus
The main campus is served by several bus routes. There are also several bus stops right outside of our campus, and within a quick walking distance.To find the bus route that is best for you go to the Calgary Transit website for a list of schedules and maps.
