Transportation

We are pleased to offer transportation to all Calgary Academy students through First Student. For the 2025-2026 school year, 18 routes are in operation across all quadrants of the city, De Winton, and Bragg Creek.

Our bus routes are redesigned routes every year to transport students in a safe and efficient manner. Our bussing provider normally sends information for the upcoming school year out by the third week in August to families who indicated interest by submitting the student transportation form during enrolment.

FirstView®

Track your child’s delayed, early, or cancelled bus using this app.

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Fees

View transportation fees and sibling discounts.

Fees

SchoolAdmin

Existing families can access their transportation contract and pay fees.

Log in to SchoolAdmin

Minimizing Ride Times

Calgary Academy strives to reduce ride times by designing routes that limit the number of communities and stops.

Route Design

Routes are planned to minimize the number of communities and stops.

Single-Stop Communities

If your child is the only stop in a community, parents may need to drive to a common pick-up in a nearby area. In the afternoon, these students will normally be dropped off at home.

Shared Stops

Junior and Senior High students may be asked to walk up to 1 km to a common pick-up location.

Route Changes

Once bus routes are set, changes will only be made if they do not affect overall ride times.

Communities We Serve

Calgary Academy provides for the safe, reliable, and financially sustainable transportation of students who live within the service area identified by Calgary Academy and are registered for transportation service within the timelines specified by Calgary Academy.

Weather, road conditions, and construction may also adversely impact ride times. Calgary Academy will endeavour to maintain service at the standard identified for non-exception service through the addition of bus routes.

If your community is not listed below, please contact the Transportation Coordinator.

Transportation service is not available in: Sherwood, Kincora, Evanston, Communities East of Deerfoot Trail (unless listed below).

Category I

Students living within the Transportation Service Area Category I will not normally be picked up prior to 7:00 a.m. for the morning transportation service.

Ride times may exceed seventy-five (75) minutes due to traffic delays.

Category II

Students living within the Transportation Service Area Category II will not normally be picked up prior to 6:45 a.m. for the morning transportation service.

Ride times may exceed ninety (90) minutes due to traffic delays.

Southwest Calgary

Category I

Altadore, Aspen, Bayview, Britannia, Canyon Meadows, Chinook Park, Christie Estate, Cougar Ridge, Crestmont, Currie Barracks, Discovery Ridge, Eagle Ridge, Elbow Park, Elboya, Garrison Woods, Glendale, Glengarry, Kelvin Grove, Killarney, Lakeview, Mayfair, Oakridge, Palliser, Patterson, Pump Hill, Rutland Park, Silverado, Signal Hill, Signal Ridge, South Calgary, Springbank Hill, Strathcona Park, Wentworth, West Springs, Wildwood, Windsor Park, Woodlands, Upper Mount Royal

Category II

Erlton, Inglewood

Southeast Calgary

Category I

Acadia, Auburn Bay, Chaparral, Cranston, Lake Bonaventure, Lake Bonavista, Maple Ridge, McKenzie Lake, Midnapore, Silverado, Somerset, Willowpark

Category II

Copperfield, Douglasdale, Mahogany

Northwest Calgary

Category I
Edgemont, Charleswood, Hawkwood, Bowness, Kensington, Mount Pleasant, Parkdale, Renfrew, Rosedale, Rosemount, Rockland Park, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Sage Hill, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Sunnyside Triwood, Tuscany Estates, Tuscany Ridge, University Heights, Upper Hillhurst, Varsit,y Watermark, West Hillhurst

Category II

Country Hills, Hamptons, Hanson Ranch, Hidden Valley, Panorama Hills

Northeast Calgary

Category II

Renfrew, Thorncliff, Tuxedo Park

Southwest Rocky View County

Category I

Harmony, Springbank, Whispering Water, Wolf Willow

Category II

Lott Creek, Sweetwater

Northwest Rocky View County

Category I

Bearspaw (North), Cochrane (south of Bow River), Fireside, Watermark

Category II

Gleneagles Cochrane, Cochrane (North of Bow River)

Grandfathered Transported Students

Transportation service for students from the following areas shall no longer be provided as of June 30, 2026:
Nolan Hills, Symons Valley, Bragg Creek

Transportation FAQs

Do you provide busing?

We are pleased to offer transportation to all Calgary Academy students. We redesign our bus routes every year to transport students in a safe and efficient manner. Our busing provider, First Student, normally sends busing information out by the third to fourth week in August to families who indicated interest by submitting the student transportation form in the parent portal during enrollment.

Who can I speak with about busing options?

Brian Wittwer, Transportation Coordinator
bwittwer@calgaryacademy.com
(403) 686-6444 ext. 275

Does Calgary Academy offer bus service for all students?

Yes. We provide transportation to all Calgary Academy students through First Student, with routes serving all four quadrants of Calgary (with limited service to NE Calgary) and Rocky View County. Refer to the Communities We Serve section on this page.

Bus routes are redesigned each year to ensure safety and efficiency.

How much does bus service cost?

Transportation fees vary depending on whether you choose one-way or two-way service, the number of children, and any additional stops. You can view the current costs and payment options on our Transportation Fees page.

What if I live outside the transportation service area?

If your community is not listed, transportation is not available. Families may choose to drive students to a common pick-up location in a serviced community if space and route timing allow.

Contact our Transportation Coordinator with any questions.

How can I check if the bus is running late?

Use the Bus Status App to track delays, cancellations, or changes in real time.

What are Category I and Category II transportation areas?

Category I: Morning pick-up is typically no earlier than 7:00 a.m., arriving between 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.  Afternoon rides may take up to 75 minutes.

Category II: Morning pick-up is typically no earlier than 6:45 a.m., with an average ride time of 90 minutes. Afternoon rides may take up to 120 minutes.

Weather, traffic, and road conditions can affect these times.

How does Calgary Academy reduce student travel times?

We plan routes to limit the number of stops in each community and total ride time. In some cases, students may be picked up at a common location within their community. Junior and Senior School students in the same area may share a central stop to improve efficiency.

How will I know my child’s bus stop and schedule?

Calgary Academy and First Student re-design all routes over the summer to account for changing student demographics. First Student will try to email the routes to parents by the third to fourth weeks of August.

How do I sign my child up for the bus?

  • If you’re new to transportation: Indicate you need bus service during enrolment and we’ll contact you in early August with your route and stop information.
  • If you already use transportation: Renew by logging in to SchoolAdmin to sign your contract and pay the fees for the upcoming year.

Do I need to update my busing information each year?

Transportation information automatically rolls over from year to year. If your family has moved, please make sure you update your information. Each year, we ask parents to double-check their information and make any necessary updates to provide accurate and efficient busing.