Transportation

Air Services

The Calgary International Airport is a 25km drive from Chestermere and provides international cargo & passenger carriers and specializes in a range of services including receiving, transferring, storing, and distributing air, rail and highway cargo both domestically and internationally.

Bus Service

Commuter service from Chestermere to Calgary:

D & K Shuttle Service
Phone: 403-936-3617
Email:

• This privately-owned commuter bus has been operation in Chestermere for almost two years. They have a route that runs around the town picking up people to take them to the East side of the lake (at the ESSO gas station) to transfer them to the main commuter bus, twice each morning to go to the downtown core, and then returning twice in the late afternoon. For scheduling and cost, please call 403-936-3617.

First Canada Charter Department
732-41 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E 3P9
Phone: 403-531-3940
Fax: 403-230-9304

• This bus arrives in Chestermere around 6:40-6:45 a.m. at the Recreation Centre and has approximately eight drop-off locations in downtown Calgary and then returning in the late afternoon. For detailed information about schedules and cost, call First Canada at 403-531-3940.

Highways

Chestermere is served by Highway 1A which is also referred to in Calgary as 17 Avenue S.E. The Trans Canada Highway is adjacent to the Town of Chestermere. It takes approximately 20 minutes to commute from Chestermere to Calgary’s downtown core.

Taxi Services

Taxi services are provided by a variety of taxi companies located in the the town.

Garbage Collection

• New Map for Garbage Pickup Schedule ~ Click here for map of colour-coded garbage pickup days

Lake Weeds

The lake weeds are harvested during the months of July and August. The town would like to thank the lakefront owners who take the time and immense effort to collect weeds along their lakeshore frontage. Weeds are being collected daily from road curbside locations by the department. Click here for more information.