GETTING TO AND AROUND CRANBROOK
One of the best things about Cranbrook is its scale. We’re not a big city, and that works in your favour. Trailheads are minutes from downtown. The airport is close. A quick drive can take you from a morning meeting to an afternoon on the lake.
Here’s how to get here and how to get moving once you arrive.
Cranbrook is served by the Canadian Rockies International Airport (XYC), located just outside the city. Daily flights connect through major hubs in Vancouver and Calgary, making Cranbrook an easy step off the grid without being off the map.
From the airport, you’re about 15 minutes from downtown by car or taxi.
Learn more about flights and services at the
Canadian Rockies International Airport
Highways 3 and 93 meet in Cranbrook, making it a natural crossroads in the Kootenays. Having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to explore lakes, golf courses, trail networks, and neighbouring communities on your own schedule.
If you’re flying in, rentals are available both at the airport and within city limits:
Pick up your keys and point yourself toward Fisher Peak, Fort Steele, or wherever the day leads.
Need a quick ride across town or a lift to the airport? Cranbrook has two local taxi companies operating within city limits and to the Canadian Rockies International Airport:
- Star Taxi: 250-426-5511
- Key City Cabs: 250-426-1111
They’re a dependable option for early departures, late dinners, or when you’d rather not drive.
Travelling with a group? Simply Kimberley provides charter transportation throughout Cranbrook and Kimberley. Their fleet includes 11, 14, 16, and 24-passenger vans and buses, ideal for weddings, corporate events, ski trips, and golf getaways.
Learn more at
Simply Kimberley
BC Transit operates local bus service throughout Cranbrook, including routes around downtown and into surrounding neighbourhoods. It’s an affordable way to get across town without a vehicle.
BC Transit also connects Cranbrook to nearby communities through regional routes:
- Kimberley/Cranbrook Connector
- Creston
- Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford
- Invermere and Golden
Please note: the Creston, Columbia Valley, and Elk Valley routes prioritize passengers travelling for non-emergency medical appointments. Any remaining seats are available to the general public.
Find routes, schedules, and fares at
BC Transit – Cranbrook
Looking for a mountain-to-mountain ride?
Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service runs between Kaslo and Calgary, travelling east toward Calgary every Monday and west every Tuesday. It’s a steady way to cross the Rockies without driving yourself.
View the full schedule and stops here:
Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service
In the warmer months, Bird e-scooters roll back into Cranbrook. Download the app, unlock a scooter, and move easily between downtown shops, parks, and patios. It’s a simple way to cover ground without starting a car.
Find details and safety information at
Bird Canada
Cranbrook is built for two wheels.
The paved Northstar Rails to Trails route connects Cranbrook to Kimberley, offering a scenic, beginner-friendly ride through forest and open country. It’s smooth, steady, and easy to follow.
To the south and east, the packed gravel Chief Isadore Trail runs from Cranbrook to Wardner. It’s a quieter stretch with big sky views and room to breathe.
Don’t have your own bike?
Northstar Bicycle Co. offers rentals from their north Cranbrook location, so you can roll out without hauling gear across the province.
However you travel, Cranbrook keeps things close. From runway to trailhead, bus stop to backcountry road, you won’t spend long getting where you’re going.