 Canadian Rockies International Airport, Chris Dadson photo
Car TravelHighway 95 runs up and down the valley connecting the city with Spokane WA (303km/188mi) via the Canada/US border crossing at Kingsgate, and with the TransCanada Highway at Golden, 246km/153mi to the north. Highway 95A links Cranbrook with nearby Kimberley, rejoining Highway 95 at Wasa.
Highway 3 connects Cranbrook with Castlegar, Nelson, the southern Thompson Okanagan Valley and Vancouver 849km/528mi to the west, and with Fernie and the Crowsnest Pass to southern Alberta and Calgary, 402km/250mi to the east.
Visiting the provincial parks and getting to Fort Steele and other attractions outside the city limits will require the use of a car. Budget and Enterprise car rentals are available both in Cranbrook and at the Canadian Rockies International Airport. Avis Rent A Car has an agency at the airport only.
Snow tires or chains are required for winter driving as highway conditions can be hazardous.
Air TravelThe Canadian Rockies International Airport is located approximately 15km/9mi north of Cranbrook, off Highway 95A. Destinations in Canada are served by Air Canada and Pacific Coastal Airlines. Delta Airlines, meanwhile, offers seasonal service to Salt Lake City, connecting with all parts of the United States.
Public TransportationGreyhound Canada operates two buses per day to destinations east and west, and also offers service to points north, including Invermere, Radium, Golden and Banff, Alberta.
The City of Cranbrook, in conjunction with BC Transit, operates a comprehensive bus service within the city.
Three taxi companies compete for business in Cranbrook, both in town and from the airport. Shuttle services from the airport are available with the Cranbrook Airporter and A Touch of Class Limousine Service.
Free maps of downtown Cranbrook and the Kootenay Rockies region are available at the Visitor Centre on Cranbrook Street South.
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