Did you know? On an average day, 56% of staff and 90% of learners use sustainable transportation to get to Bow Valley College.
With our downtown location, it is easy to get to Bow Valley College.
Bicycle
Bow Valley College is conveniently located nearby to a network of cycling paths. You can take the downtown bicycle network to get to campus, or the Bow River Pathway system if you're looking for a route with less road traffic.
Once you arrive at the campus, you can store your bike inside the South Campus bike cage (inside the parkade) or North Campus bike cage (outside on the corner of 3rd Street and 6th Avenue SE). Students can gain access to secure bike storage through SABVC. Staff and faculty can gain access by contacting Campus Services.
Remember to use a secure lock. For resources on cycling in the city, check out Bike Calgary.
Running or Walking
There are several routes you can take to run or walk to the College. The Bow River Pathway system runs along the side of the downtown core, and it is particularly nice in the spring and summer.
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: $6 (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/Bow Valley College CTrain Station is just steps away, making it one of the easiest ways to get to the South, North, and West Campuses. The CTrain is free to ride downtown between 8 Street SW and City Hall/Bow Valley College station.
Bus
There are several bus stops right outside of our main campus, and within a short walking distance. To find the bus route that is best for you, visit the Calgary Transit website for a list of schedules and maps.
